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Global Warming, Meet Global Drinking

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - November 11, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, Bob wonders if the treatment for alcoholics and addicts could be applied to break the world of its addition to fossil fuels. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

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When Early Bloomers Work Late

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - November 11, 2021 21:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
On the 80th birthday of Bob's friend, Canadian visual storyteller and artist, David Blackwood, Bob looks at how David's most creative period of his life just seems to be starting. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

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Brian Sutherland - Lakeview Innovation District

MBOT Radio - November 11, 2021 15:03
Mississauga’s waterfront is about to look very different, thanks to the expansive Lakeview Village development. Lakeview Village, a 177-acre mixed-use waterfront project will feature a state-of-the-art innovation district that aims to bring 9,000 long-term jobs to the community. Here with us to...

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Jonathan Borrelli - ROEs When Terminating Unvaccinated Employees

MBOT Radio - November 09, 2021 12:00
Over the next few months, thousands of workers could be laid off, dismissed or suspended for not complying with their workplace’s mandatory vaccination policies. So how do you manage employee terminations where they refuse to adhere to these mandates? To help us clarify the legalities is Jonatha...

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Peter Hall - Supply Chain Woes

MBOT Radio - November 08, 2021 15:01
As we all the know, the pandemic caused a brutal shock to the global economy. Canadian exporters were greatly affected and had to develop new strategies to deal with numerous external challenges. So what are the top challenges and issues they are facing? To help us with the discussion is Peter H...

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The Least I Could Do

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - November 05, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, Bob marvels at the random and powerful coincidence that reconnects him with someone he credits saving his life 30 years ago. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

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Brad Butt - 2021 Fall Economic Statement

MBOT Radio - November 05, 2021 11:00
The Ontario Government has released the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, a minimum wage increase was announced, and new laws have been introduced focusing on workers in Ontario. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Rel...

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Peter Hall - Labour Shortages Part 2

MBOT Radio - November 04, 2021 22:10
Continuing our discussion from last week, the ongoing labour shortages and disruptions continue to stall certain sectors. Businesses big and small are struggling to find staff and keep the ones they already have. Are there any quick fixes to the current log jam? To help us with the discussion is ...

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David Barnsdale - Politics & Market Returns

MBOT Radio - November 04, 2021 11:00
There are many factors that can impact and influence the Canadian Stock Market. So, how does the TSX fare under different political parties? To help us with the discussion is David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group of RBC Domini...


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Liza Provenzano - Key Employee Retention

MBOT Radio - November 02, 2021 11:00
Are your employees sticking around? Sometimes keeping employees is often harder than hiring them. But employees are a valuable investment for your company and the future of your business. So how do you hire the right people and keep them for the long haul to build a successful business? To help...

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Brad Butt - Who's in Justin Trudeau's 2021 cabinet

MBOT Radio - October 29, 2021 12:59
Ontario has a new re-opening plan, capacity limits have been lifted for businesses and who's in Justin Trudeau's 2021 cabinet? 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.

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Why Can't We Be More Like The Chinese

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - October 28, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Bob takes a look at ways the Chinese government is helping moderate the screen time of schooolchildren, and other measures in the country around education and media consumption. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

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Edward the Third

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - October 28, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, Bob compare the current family succession drama playing out in the Rogers' boardroom to several Shakespearan plays and Greek myths. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

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Alex Wilson - Digital Out - Of - Home Marketing

MBOT Radio - October 28, 2021 13:57
Out-of-home marketing is one of the most cost-effective and far-reaching advertising channels. In recent years, more and more businesses have turned to digital out-of-home marketing to take the benefits of traditional advertising even further. To help us with the discussion is Alex Wilson. Alex ...

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Catherine Colasimone - SEO

MBOT Radio - October 26, 2021 11:00
This year, the need for SEO rose to an all-time high. As consumers shifted to online, even the most traditional business realized that they needed to accelerate the shift to digital. SEO is the most viable and cost-effective way to both understand and reach customers in key moments that matter. ...

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Peter Hall - Labour Shortages

MBOT Radio - October 25, 2021 11:00
The ongoing labour shortages and disruptions could make for some unpleasant surprises in the coming months. Many employers are struggling to find new workers and hang on to the ones they already have. Is there a solution for these labour issues or will it only get worse from here? To help us wi...

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Brad Butt - QR Code Program Rolls Out

MBOT Radio - October 22, 2021 17:03
The proof of vaccination program is causing problems for restaurants, the Ontario Liberals propose a 4 day work week and will we soon see the end to capacity limits? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations fo...

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The Best of Healthcare. The Worst of Healthcare.

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - October 21, 2021 21:42 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, Bob looks at the Canadian healthcare system and wonders if it could be even better through a shared federal-provincial funding program. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

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There's No Denial Like Systemic Denial

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - October 21, 2021 21:42 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, Bob looks at the systemic denial existing in both the Canadian military and the Roman Catholic Church, but offers a glimmer of hope for change. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

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Sean Jennings - Important Office 365 Dates Are Coming

MBOT Radio - October 21, 2021 12:59
Save the date! The next few years will see a number of important Microsoft applications reach a state of decline and retirement. With Microsoft's commitment to a continuously updated Windows 10 and Microsoft 365, old features and applications are removed almost as fast as new features are introd...

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Rocco Rossi - Ontario’s Fall Red Tape Reduction Package

MBOT Radio - October 19, 2021 13:29
On Oct. 7th, the Province 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. To help us with the discussion ...

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Peter Hall - Global Shipping Gridlock

MBOT Radio - October 18, 2021 13:55
Canadian exporters are currently facing Supply Chain constraints. How did this happen, and what are the remedies? 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 an...

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Brad Butt - Ontario Lifts Capacity Limits

MBOT Radio - October 15, 2021 15:03
Ontario has lifted capacity limits for large event spaces, the U.S-Canada land boarder is set to re-open in November and could Ontario fully re-open Next Week? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for th...

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Why No WiFi On The Subway?

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - October 14, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Bob wonders why it is that in Toronto, rated one of the world's most livable cities, you can't get WiFi while on the subway. He offers a suggestion to do so. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

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The News On Depression Isn't All That Depressing

RamsayWrites Mini-Casts - October 14, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
After Bob's heart surgery, he became depressed and found treatment with anti-depressants. In this episode he looks at other treatments showing promising results. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

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Julilyn Woods - Creating A Professional Online Presence

MBOT Radio - October 14, 2021 11:00
We undeniably live in a digital era. Should the internet cease to exist, it would surely leave a void in our day-to-day functioning. If you are not maximizing the online presence of your business, you may miss out on reaching potential customers and opportunities. Apart from simply reaching ...

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Trevor McPherson - Shop Local Mississauga

MBOT Radio - October 13, 2021 13:54
The Mississauga Board of Trade began it's fiscal year in September and man, did they hit the ground running! From virtual events to a new Shop Local campaign, MBOT is staying busy. To give us an update on your favourite chamber of commerce is President and CEO Trevor McPherson.

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Peter Hall - The Post - Pandemic Spending Splurge

MBOT Radio - October 12, 2021 13:48
Consumer spending is on the rise. After many pandemic lockdowns and restrictions, consumers are ready to spend. But what will they do with all that pent-up cash? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over ...

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Brad Butt - Ontario Legislature Back to Work

MBOT Radio - October 08, 2021 14:17
The Government of Ontario is back this week with a speech from the throne, Peel's immunization rate is over 80 percent and Rapid test kits are coming to schools. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for th...