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David Barnsdale - How Much Are Your Investments Costing You
July 13, 2021 13:00 - 14.1 MBAre you losing out on your return because of hidden advisor fees? What can you do to avoid this costly mistake? To help us with the discussion is David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities. He has extensive experience working with Family businesses to help them maximize the wealth generated from the family business and shelter those hard earned dollars from the nasty taxman.
Brad Butt - When will the Ontario Government provide details about Step 3
July 09, 2021 12:02 - 13.9 MBPressure is on the Ontario Government to provide details about step 3, Canada has a new Governor General, and a new High Speed Rail is coming. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Liza Provenzano - Respectful Accountability
July 08, 2021 13:00 - 13.1 MBAccountability means holding all levels of employees responsible for accomplishing business goals. As a leader, how do you respectfully coach your team and make your expectations clear? To help us with the conversation is Liza Provenzano. Liza is Founder and CEO of SparkHR, a human resources firm that focuses on helping Canadian businesses to become more successful through the performance of aligned, capable and engaged teams. Liza is an experienced Human Resources professional, bringing twen...
Sameer Sharma - MERG - Hospitality Recovery
July 07, 2021 12:30 - 14.1 MBIn the first year of the pandemic, many businesses have faced difficult challenges. So what does the road to recovery look like as we start moving towards reopening? To help us with the discussion is Sameer Sharma. Sameer is the President of Crown Group of Hotels and the sector leader for Hospitality, Tourism, Entertainment and Retail with the Mississauga Economic Recovery Group.
Sameer Sharma - MERG Hospitality Sector
July 07, 2021 12:30 - 14.1 MBIn the first year of the pandemic, many businesses have faced difficult challenges. So what does the road to recovery look like as we start moving towards reopening? To help us with the discussion is Sameer Sharma. Sameer is the President of Crown Group of Hotels and the sector leader for Hospitality, Tourism, Entertainment and Retail with the Mississauga Economic Recovery Group.
Peter Hall - To Immunity And Beyond!
July 05, 2021 13:00 - 13.8 MBThe pandemic created significant economic challenges dating back to early 2020. We now have vaccines being widely distributed and countries beginning to reopen. So what does the journey look like a head? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporat...
David Barnsdale And Tom Deans - Will And Estate Planning
July 02, 2021 13:00 - 13.9 MBThe pandemic has given us all the time and perspective to consider how we would like to plan our will and estate. More than 50% of Canadians do not have a will and a staggering 80% of Canadians who do have a will, have badly outdated documents. What are the top mistakes and practical remedies? Joining us is #1 all-time best-selling family business author Dr. Tom Deans and David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group of RBC Domini...
Jonathan Borrelli - COVID Layoffs
June 30, 2021 13:00 - 12.8 MBIn response to the pandemic, the Ontario government passed changes to the Employment Standards Act, including the adding of a special leave of absence. We are now starting to see court cases dealing with temporary layoffs as a result of the pandemic and constructive dismissal under the common law. An employer must proceed with caution if they are forced to stop an employee’s work and be aware of the liability associated with their actions. To help us clarify the legalities is Jonathan Borell...
Ifra Jamil - FREE Antigen Tests
June 29, 2021 13:00 - 12.5 MBIn partnership with the Government of Canada, small and medium sized employers can now pick up rapid antigen testing kits at any Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies. The rapid screening tests for this initiative are being provided free-of-charge by the Government of Canada for qualifying businesses. To help us with the discussion is Ifra Jamil. Ifra is the Senior Manager of Product Development at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Peter Hall - Global Economic Recovery
June 28, 2021 13:00 - 15.2 MBAfter more than a year of lockdowns that led to the steepest drop ever in global economic activity, many countries are starting to recover. To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video com...
Brad Butt - Ontario Enters Step 2 on June 30th
June 25, 2021 13:00 - 12.9 MBThe Province is moving to Step 2 on June 30th, Mississauga considers new revenue tools, and the federal government eases border measures. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade
Dr. Jason Field - Life Sciences Road Map
June 24, 2021 13:00 - 15.1 MBIn the first year of the pandemic, there were almost 8,000 deaths in Ontario. Could we have been better prepared for the pandemic and is a coordinated life sciences strategy the solution for the future? To help us with the discussion is Dr. Jason Field. Jason is the CEO and president of Life Sciences Ontario, a member-driven organization dedicated to advancing the province’s vibrant life sciences sector.
Jonathan Borrelli - Ontario Extends COVID ESA Changes
June 23, 2021 13:00 - 13.4 MBThe Ontario government has again updated the Employment Standards Act to further extend Ontario’s “COVID-19 Period” to September 25, 2021. This means the temporary rules that began in March 2020 will continue to apply, giving employers the ability to implement COVID-related leaves of absence or wage reductions. To help us clarify the legalities is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour lawyer with Mississauga based law firm Keyser Mason Ball.
Julilyn Woods - Instagram Reels Vs TikToks
June 22, 2021 13:51 - 14.1 MBInstagram reels and TikToks are the latest ways to create content for your business. Create, auto sync and reach new customers with fresh ideas. You may be wondering how this is beneficial for your business. To give us a crash course on the basics is Julilyn Woods, digital brand director at The Small Social Company.
Peter Hall - Emerging Global Markets
June 21, 2021 13:00 - 14.1 MBFor most of our modern history, Canada’s trade has revolved around The United States. But with Globalization together with communication technology, it has made trade with all parts of the globe ever more viable. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch...
Brad Butt - When Will Ontario Enter Step 2
June 18, 2021 13:20 - 13.4 MBThe Province may move into step 2 of its re-opening plan sooner, Mississauga Extends its Indoor Mandatory Face Mask By-law, and there are calls to re-open the Canada-US Border. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
David Barnsdale - Exit Planning for Business Owners
June 17, 2021 16:01 - 14.1 MBThe pandemic has given us all the time and perspective to consider how we will transition our business. Prepare to unlearn everything you thought you knew about transitioning your business as we discuss exit planning for business owners. Joining us is #1 all-time best-selling family business author Dr. Tom Deans and David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities. Dr. Tom Deans is currently the President ...
Darryl Gray - Employee Health and Wellbeing
June 15, 2021 15:40 - 12.2 MBEmployee engagement plays a significant role in how an organization performs in the long run. Due to less interaction with colleagues and out-of-office work during Covid-19, workers are feeling isolated. The TRCA, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is working with the business community to reduce these negative effects. To help us understand what the TRCA’s action plan is Darryl Gray. Darryl is the Director of Education and Training with over 20 years of experience in providing leaders...
Peter Hall - Price Pressures In A Post-Pandemic World
June 14, 2021 17:27 - 14.5 MBWith economies now beginning to reopen, demand pressures are increasing, however, there are still constraints to growth. To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting t...
Brad Butt - Ontario Enters Step 1
June 11, 2021 14:35 - 13.3 MBThe Province enters step 1 of its re-opening plan, City council rejects cannabis retail stores... again, and over 2.4 million Rapid Test Kits have been distributed in Ontario. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade
Taz Rajan - Financial Strain And Mental Health
June 10, 2021 18:10 - 12.8 MBA great philosopher once said "more money, more problems." But what about less money? How can financial strain affect your health and wellbeing? To help us with the conversation is Taz Rajan. Taz is the Community Engagement Partner for Bromwich+Smith. She has been in the finance industry for 18 years and is passionate about having tough conversations to find the right solutions.
Jonathan Borrelli - Vaccine Policy for Business
June 08, 2021 16:46 - 12.7 MBThe Ontario Government has confirmed it will force all Long Term Care Homes in Ontario to implement an immunization policy in their operations. Should businesses also enforce their own policy and how would they go about it? To help us understand the legalities is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour lawyer with Mississauga based law firm Keyser Mason Ball.
Peter Hall - The Return To Normal
June 07, 2021 14:39 - 14.7 MBWhat will life be like on the other side of the pandemic? We can safely say that normal is being redefined but exactly what changes can we expect? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly v...
Brad Butt - Stay-at-Home Order Lifted... Again
June 04, 2021 15:13 - 13.6 MBThe Stay-at-Home order lifted on June 2nd but restrictions are still in place. A new variant is causing concern in Peel and schools are staying remote. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Rocco Rossi - 2021 Federal Budget Reaction
June 03, 2021 16:49 - 13.8 MBThe Government of Canada released a historic budget at a time when Canadians need it most. To help us understand and give his reaction is Rocco Rossi. Rocco is the President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and he joins me today.
Julilyn Woods - Why Should I Blog?
June 01, 2021 17:15 - 13.4 MBBlogs are an inexpensive way for businesses to share information, advertise products or services and promote brand awareness. What do you need to consider before starting a blog? To help us with the conversation is Julilyn Woods, marketing specialist and digital brand director at The Small Social Company.
Peter Hall - Labour Shortage
May 31, 2021 13:19 - 13.4 MBThe lack of skilled workers in some industries may hinder economic growth. But luckily, this won’t last too long. Will the 1.2 million immigrants expected to arrive over the next three years be enough to quench our thirsty job market? To help us dive in into the labour constraint conundrum is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s...
Brad Butt - Ontario's Three-Step Plan
May 28, 2021 16:48 - 14.9 MBThere are debates going on regarding the re-opening of public schools, FAST and PASP programs are up and running in Mississauga and what is Ontario's three step to re-open? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Liza Provenzano - Checking On Your Team’s Wellbeing
May 27, 2021 19:23 - 13.9 MBEven in an uncertain times, your role as a manager or a team lead is to support your team members. That includes their mental health. What can you do to check in and build a caring environment? To help us with the conversation is Liza Provenzano. Liza is Founder and CEO of SparkHR, a human resources firm that focuses on helping Canadian businesses to become more successful through the performance of aligned, capable and engaged teams. Liza is an experienced Human Resources professional, bring...
Peter Hall - Capacity Crunch
May 25, 2021 13:00 - 14.7 MBDemand is starting to rise but production is not able to match it, making prices of goods and services go past the target ranges. Some industries are soaring while others have been idled during the pandemic. To combat hyperinflation, a supply-chain reboot seems to be the solution. To help us dive in deeper into Economic Recovery is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, P...
Brad Butt - Ontario Re-Opening Plan
May 21, 2021 14:23 - 13 MBOntario is planning to reopen without the colour coded framework. Anyone over the age of 12 is now eligible to get vaccinated in peel and Resilience biotechnologies gets government funding for vaccine development. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Shari Angle - Overcoming Remote On-Boarding Challenges
May 20, 2021 19:20 - 12.6 MBFor any business, onboarding is a crucial component of the hiring process. And with the office now being in people's homes, it can be difficult to show new staff the ropes. How can you beat remote on-boarding challenges? To help us with the conversation is Shari Angle. Shari is an HR Strategist and the founder of LOFT Consulting. She has 20 years of HR experience, a decade of those at the executive level.
Dr Laura Rosella - How's My Flattening?
May 18, 2021 15:45 - 13.9 MBAlthough vaccinations are underway, COVID cases continue to rise in Peel Region well into a third wave. How can you monitor COVID data and make sound decisions for your business' operation? To tell us how is Dr. Laura Rosella. She is an epidemiologist and a member of the leadership team at How's My Flattening.ca, a one-stop shop for COVID data in Ontario. She is also an associate professor in the Dallah Lana School of Public Health at University of Toronto and Stephen Family Research Chair in...
Peter Hall - COVID-19 Clouds
May 17, 2021 16:40 - 13.5 MBAs economies in the U.S., China and across Europe start to pick up, countries like Brazil, Argentina and India remain far off from seeing the positive change. The drastic difference between countries is starting to pull the world apart. The risk of debt is increasing along with the global interest rates. To help us dive in deeper into the post Covid-19 economic outlook is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experienc...
Brad Butt - Stay-at-Home Order Extended
May 14, 2021 14:07 - 14 MBPeel rolls out 150,000 doses of vaccines this week, rapid testing kits are ready for businesses and Ontario’s paid sick day program is now in effect. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade
Sean Jennings - Benefits of Two Factor Authentication
May 13, 2021 14:41 - 13.2 MBWe've all experienced it. You type your username and password to log into an account. A window pops up asking you to choose all of the images that show a crosswalk or enter a code that's been sent to your email. Believe it or not, that extra step plays a significant role in protecting your accounts and data. Why aren't passwords enough and why is two-factor authentication the best way to protect your online accounts? To help us with the conversation is Sean Jennings. Sean is the founder of C....
Linda Kern - Closing The Sale By Zoom
May 11, 2021 16:06 - 13.8 MBAfter you get the attention of a prospect and book that all-important first meeting, what is the best way via Zoom to get them engaged and move them along your sales process to close? To help us with the conversation is sales guru Linda Kern. Linda is the president of The Kern Group, providing a sales growth process and unique tools for driving sales results.
Peter Hall - U.S. Stimulus Wave
May 10, 2021 16:25 - 14.7 MBThe U.S dumped 1.9 trillion dollars into their economy to offset the Covid-19 chaos, the largest market boost in the world anywhere. Because of these measures, Canada’s bottom line is estimated to get a 1% boost. To help us dive in deeper into the U.S stimulus wave is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, count...
Brad Butt - Workplace Rapid Testing Kits
May 07, 2021 13:00 - 13 MBAnyone over the age of 18 can now get vaccinated in Peel region, Mississauga workplaces can soon get their hands on rapid testing kits and Ontario is getting a paid sick day program. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade
Jonathan Borrelli - Provincial Paid Sick Leave
May 06, 2021 13:55 - 15 MBEmployers might need to start paying their personnel who miss work due to COVID-19. However, this bill proposed by the Minister of Labour would only last until September 25th of this year. In addition, “COVID-19 worker income protection benefit”, which is a new program by the government would provide workers with $1000 each week for up to 4 weeks. How these sick day programs relate to existing government benefits is not clear as of yet. To help us understand the legalities is Jonathan Borelli...
Dr Lawrence Loh - Section 22 Order
May 04, 2021 16:20 - 15 MBPeel Public Health is working hard to get their Mobile Vaccination Program implemented but there is a new development! According to the data, workplace exposures continue to drive Peel’s COVID count. Peel Public Health announced a Section 22 Order but what does that mean for business? To help us with the discussion is Dr. Lawrence Loh. Dr. Loh is the Medical Officer of Health at Region of Peel - Public Health. He is board certified in family medicine in Canada and in Public Health and Prevent...
Peter Hall - Soaring wood prices: I’m stumped!
May 03, 2021 14:25 - 13.3 MBCanadian prices for wood products seem out of control. Builders are scrambling to get their hands on enough material for the season, and new homebuyers are having to eat the additional costs. But why is the cost of wood soaring? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country ri...
Brad Butt - Ontario Paid Sick Leave
April 30, 2021 13:28 - 12.2 MBOntario finally introduces a paid sick leave, the end of the port of Montreal strike is in sight, and MBOT calls on the city to wave business license fees. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Jonathan Borrelli - Section 22 Order + Paid Sick Days
April 29, 2021 19:14 - 13.3 MBThe Peel Health Section 22 Order will force the closure of certain workplaces in which there have been 5 or more confirmed cases. How does this affect employers from a legal standpoint and how do they evaluate their operations? To help us understand is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour lawyer with Mississauga based law firm Keyser Mason Ball. Welcome Jonathan.
Adrianne Fekete - Fraud Prevention
April 27, 2021 17:13 - 12.8 MBFrom consumers to big corporations, everyone is a potential target of fraud. What can you do to manage the risk? To help us with the conversation is Adrianne Fekete. She is the owner and director of Star Quality Private Investigations here in Mississauga.
Peter Hall - Economic Restart: A Piece of Cake?
April 26, 2021 17:15 - 13.9 MBShutting down an economy is extremely painful, but it’s fast. So, does that mean getting it going again will be quick and smooth? Or is a bumpy restart expected? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Pete...
Brad Butt - Section 22 Order
April 23, 2021 13:49 - 13.9 MBPeel Public Health issued a Section 22 Order, closing COVID affected businesses and the federal government announced the 2021 Budget. To bring us the details is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade
Liza Provenzano - Business Leader Fatigue
April 22, 2021 14:31 - 12.3 MBLeading a business – of any size – is mentally and emotionally tasking. Leading a business through a global pandemic? Well, fatigue is almost inevitable. What do you do when your tank is running low. To help us with the conversation is Liza Provenzano. Liza Provenzano is Founder and CEO of SparkHR, a human resources firm that focuses on helping Canadian businesses to become more successful through the performance of aligned, capable and engaged teams. Liza is an experienced Human Resources pr...
Paul Lucas - Vaccine Manufacturing in Canada
April 20, 2021 15:40 - 14.2 MBThe Federal government has provided a myriad of information when it comes to vaccines and rollout. We've been told we have vaccines and then we didn't. We were told no company would manufacture vaccines in Canada. What are the facts. To help us with the conversation is Paul Lucas. Paul is an award winner executive, former President and CEO of GSK Pharmaceuticals. Paul was at the helm when Canada produced the H1N1 vaccine and he penned a scathing letter about the facts of our current vaccine s...
Peter Hall - I Get Around
April 19, 2021 14:00 - 14.2 MBFor the past year, travelling has been limited to what's essential -- the grocery store, the doctor's office etc. Travelling to another country looks a lot like changing your Zoom background to your desired destination. What are the effects of COVID on the transportation sector and will it go back to what it once was? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysi...