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Special: Inflation, affordability, and why we can't have nice things

Conservative Like Me - April 18, 2022 16:58 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We don't want to say we don't you so, but we said inflation and the cost of living would be a real challenge come spring 2022. Well, spring has sprung. In an episode for everyone, we walk you through the economic challenges now--and ahead.

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Brad Butt - Federal & Provincial Governments Have Announced New Business Support Programs

MBOT Radio - December 24, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes
The federal and provincial governments have announced new business support programs, Ford has imposed new restrictions, and the omicron virus is spreading fast. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the...

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David Barnsdale - Year End Tax Planning

MBOT Radio - December 23, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes
Amid the upcoming holidays and on-going challenges we face during the pandemic, tax planning may not be top of mind for many individuals and business owners. But now it’s more important than ever to plan ahead for income taxes to avoid any unpleasant surprises later on. To help us with the disc...

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Joe Jose - Challenges CXO’s Face In Post Pandemic World

MBOT Radio - December 21, 2021 15:11 - 10 minutes
During this rapid-moving COVID-19 pandemic, organizations were faced with a unique set of challenges summed up in one word: uncertainty. In such a situation, CXOs played a central role in navigating the crisis and are now preparing for a post pandemic world. To help us with the discussion is Joe ...

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Peter Hall - The K Shape Update

MBOT Radio - December 20, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes
We are nearing the end of 2021 and the impact of COVID-19 continues to go on. While all industries and sectors in Canada have felt the effects of the pandemic, the have all been impacted in different ways. To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economi...

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Brad Butt - Federal Fiscal Update 2021

MBOT Radio - December 17, 2021 15:00 - 9 minutes
Mississauga and Peel set 2022 budgets and tax rates, the growing number of COVID cases is causing a concern for businesses and what are key takeaways from the 2021 fiscal update? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government...

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Linda Kern - Easiest Way To Close A Business Sale

MBOT Radio - December 16, 2021 14:38 - 10 minutes
Heading into a closing conversation with a prospect is always a nerve-wracking experience. No matter how impressed they seemed during your demo or how enthusiastic your point of contact is, there's always a chance your deal won't pan out. So what's the easiest way to close a business deal or sal...

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Jonathan Borrelli - Ontario Passes the Working for Workers Act

MBOT Radio - December 14, 2021 14:47 - 8 minutes
On November 30, 2021, the Ontario government passed Bill 27, Working for Workers’ Act. Bill 27 introduces several changes to employment laws in Ontario and employers will want to ensure that they plan for these changes and the obligations that come with them. To help us clarify the legalities ...

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Sean Jennings - Windows 11

MBOT Radio - December 13, 2021 14:53 - 9 minutes
Windows 11 has officially launched, and Microsoft delivered some big changes to the storied operating system, including its first name change in six years .From the Windows 11 price and rollout, to how to download it and what the best features are, we answer all of your burning questions. To help...

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Brad Butt - Omicron Variant is in Peel

MBOT Radio - December 10, 2021 15:10 - 19 minutes
Peel Region has confirmed its first case of the Omicron variant, there are new travel restrictions and Ontario is accelerating booster eligibility to adults aged 50+. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations f...

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Liza Provenzano - Managing Meeting Overload

MBOT Radio - December 09, 2021 14:42 - 9 minutes
Meetings can provide valuable time with your team members. They can also consume resources and and cause disruptions in workflow. Avoiding unnecessary meetings, making the meetings you have productive and timely, is critical to your productivity. To help us with the conversation is Liza Provenza...

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Brian Sutherland - Lakeview Village Update

MBOT Radio - December 07, 2021 14:42 - 9 minutes
It's official! Mississauga’s Lakeview Village master plan has been greenlit by city council. Lakeview Community Partners Limited can now move forward with the creation of a community that transforms what was once a powerplant into an incredible mixed use, sustainable waterfront village. Here w...

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Peter Hall - Global Investment

MBOT Radio - December 06, 2021 14:38 - 10 minutes
The world is currently experiencing a capacity crunch and a need for new investments. So what are the investment needs that will help the global economy? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 year...

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Brad Butt - Omicron Variant Raising Concerns

MBOT Radio - December 03, 2021 15:13 - 10 minutes
The Omincron variant is raising concerns for Ontario and health experts, Mississauga will soon be home to a new state of the art hospital, and vaccinations have rolled for children aged 5- 11. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholde...

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Catherine Colasimone - Google Ads

MBOT Radio - December 02, 2021 14:31 - 9 minutes
If you’re considering spending any amount of money on ads to reach your target audience, you’d better spend it in the right place. One of the most effective methods of paid online advertising out there is Google Ads. Google Ads allows businesses to reach anyone who uses Google to search for info...

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Brian Sutherland - Sustainability

MBOT Radio - November 30, 2021 14:28 - 9 minutes
The development group behind Lakeview Village are building a sustainable future-ready city. Lakeview Community Partners Limited is continuing to execute against its long-term sustainability commitments and celebrates progress on the restoration of Serson Creek. To help us with the discussion is ...

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Peter Hall - Auto Sector

MBOT Radio - November 29, 2021 13:36 - 8 minutes
If you're in the market for a new vehicle, you may have to wait a little longer. The auto sector has been hit especially hard by the chip shortage, which is due to pandemic-related production issues and a surge in demand for electronics. To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the ...

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Brad Butt - The House of Commons is Back

MBOT Radio - November 26, 2021 14:46
The House of Commons is back, vaccine appointments for Ontario children aged 5-11 have opened and what was addressed in the Speech from the Throne? 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 Mississaug...

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Obscure Sorrow

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - November 25, 2021 21:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Bob wanders into "The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows" and uncovers some fantastic new words to add to his vocabulary, especially around human emotions. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

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Thin On The Ground

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - November 25, 2021 21:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, Bob looks at what happened when unprecendented rains fell on British Columbia, and the federal government called in the military for help. But he also wonders if Canada's Search and Rescue Operations could be doing more. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

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David Barnsdale - The Long View

MBOT Radio - November 25, 2021 14:08
An understanding of how markets work and a good grasp of technical analysis can help you recognize market cycles. And the latest cycle could support the secular bull market into the mid 2030’s. To help us with the discussion is David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Ba...

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Hon. Nina Tangri - Red Tape Reduction

MBOT Radio - November 23, 2021 12:00
Last month, Minister Nina Tangri announced Ontario’s Fall Red Tape Reduction Package and introduced the Supporting People and Business Act. The Bill contains several proposed changes to existing legislation and several regulatory proposals of interest to municipalities. What does this mean for bu...

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Peter Hall - The Great Global Surprise

MBOT Radio - November 22, 2021 14:38
The path to COVID-19 recovery is on the rise for the global economy. But are we prepared for this economic surge? 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 ...

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The Arts are Opening Up. We Should Too.

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - November 19, 2021 22:32 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
After 20 months, Bob goes to a live symphony performace and celebrates the thrill of being there in person, but also wonders and worries about the future of big arts groups post pandemic. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com

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Brad Butt - Premier Doug Ford Doubles Down on Highway 413

MBOT Radio - November 19, 2021 14:46
Premier Doug Ford doubles down on Highway 413, employees are losing their jobs due to mandatory vaccinations and PM Justin Trudeau is in Washington for the 3 amigos summit. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relat...

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The Banned Played On

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - November 18, 2021 21:45 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Bob takes a look at two recent book banning situations by school boards - one in the U.S., and one in Canada, and comments on how and why they happened. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com

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Jonathan Borrelli - Bill 27

MBOT Radio - November 18, 2021 14:16
On October 25, 2021, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 in the Legislative Assembly. If passed, Bill 27 would create significant new employer obligations and rights for workers in Ontario. The government has also proposed an hourly minimum wage increase to...

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Rocco Rossi - Ontario Economic Outlook And Fiscal Review

MBOT Radio - November 16, 2021 12:00
The government of Ontario recently released it 2021Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review. The plan lays out how the government will build the foundation for Ontario’s recovery and prosperity by getting shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure, attracting increased investment, and re...

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Peter Hall - Global Inflation

MBOT Radio - November 15, 2021 15:26
In these uncertain times, EDC is keeping a close eye on how COVID-19 is impacting Canada and the global economy. In the summer, their economics team noted that the global economy was in full recovery mode. So are the pandemic’s negative economic impacts finally behind us? To help us with the dis...

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Brad Butt - Are We in a 4th Wave of the Pandemic?

MBOT Radio - November 15, 2021 15:23
Ontario is pausing its reopening plan after an increase in COVID-19 cases, Doug Ford doubles down on Highway 413 and are we in a 4th wave of the pandemic? 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 Missi...