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June 21, 2024
| Media Release
Digital Service Tax: A Threat to Productivity and Innovation
(TORONTO – June 21, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the...![A,View,Of,The,Toronto,Skyline,At,Twilight,In,The](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Toronto-evening-skyline-reflecting-on-lake-in-the-evening-blue-and-lavender-purple-skies-scaled-e1718329889288-500x229.jpg)
June 13, 2024
| Blog Post
Connectivity Amidst Complexity: The Urgency and Opportunity for International Collaboration
Written by Daniel Tisch, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce As the world faces unprecedented challenges — including climate change,...![An aerial view of a city at night.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Toronto-at-Night-500x305.jpeg)
May 28, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber Reacts to Joint Statement on the National Housing Strategy
(Toronto – May 28, 2024) – Today, Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released...![A woman holding up a sign that says sorry we are closed.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/MicrosoftTeams-image-93-scaled-e1697542843464-500x122.jpg)
May 23, 2024
| Media Release
Urgent Action Needed to Address Substance Abuse and Overdose Crisis
(Toronto – May 23, 2024) – Ontario faces an alarming projection: over 3,000 annual drug poisoning deaths for the fifth...![AGM 2024 Awards](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/AGM-2024-Awards-500x375.jpeg)
April 30, 2024
| Media Release
Celebrating Leaders Across Ontario’s Chamber Network
(Toronto – April 30, 2024) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has proudly recognized outstanding leaders at its Chair’s Dinner,...![Close,Of,Up,Table,With,Equipment,In,Conference,Room.,3d](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-scaled-e1651669250359-500x230.jpg)
April 29, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Board of Directors
(Toronto – April 29, 2024) – Today, Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released...![Industrial,Technology,Concept.,Communication,Network.,Industry,4.0.,Factory,Automation.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1660696486-scaled-e1714078344379-500x201.jpg)
April 25, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber Welcomes Landmark Honda Investment, Emphasizes Critical Role of Northern Ontario
(Toronto – April 25, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the...![A map of ontario is shown on a computer screen.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Ontario-Map-darken-scaled-e1602100096881-500x115.jpg)
April 24, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber Welcomes Julie Martini as VP, Public Affairs
(Toronto – April 24, 2024)—The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has appointed Julie Martini as its Vice President of Public...![A person working on a laptop at a desk.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Programs-500x333.jpg)
April 22, 2024
| Media Release
After Capital Gains Furor, Ontario Chamber Urges Productivity-Focused Tax Reform
(TORONTO – April 22, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the...![A large building with a clock tower.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Web-hero-2022-Federal-budget-e1680041773355-500x260.jpg)
April 18, 2024
| Rapid Policy Updates
2024 Federal Budget
On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released its 2024 Budget: Fairness for Every Generation. The following is a...![Parliament building in ottawa, canada.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_281642306-scaled-e1680042137168-500x394.jpg)
April 16, 2024
| Media Release
Federal Budget: Two Big Steps Forward, One Step Back
(Toronto – April 16, 2024) – Today, Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), responded...![An ornate building with bushes in front of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Advocacyseries-2022-e1677766350597-500x231.jpg)
April 11, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber Reacts to Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act – Recognizing Bold Action to Address the Housing Crisis
(TORONTO– April 11, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following...![AI Hub_Web banner 2](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/AI-Hub_Web-banner-2-scaled-e1712177565357-500x363.jpg)
April 10, 2024
| Media Release
OCC Launches New Hub to Advance Artificial Intelligence in Ontario
(TORONTO – April 10, 2024) — As productivity challenges hamper Canada’s growth and competitiveness, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)...![The parliament building in ottawa is surrounded by fall foliage.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Web-FES-2022-500x252.jpg)
April 4, 2024
| Media Release
Canada’s 2024 Budget Must Prioritize Productivity, Innovation & Growth: Ontario Chamber
(Toronto – April 4, 2024) – As Canada grapples with global economic headwinds and declining competitiveness, the Ontario Chamber of...![Photograph of a team collaborating.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1447457060-500x232.jpg)
April 3, 2024
| Media Release
Workforce Development Crucial to Support Economic Growth
(Toronto – April 3, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement welcoming the new...![An ornate building with a clock in front of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-RPU-2020-provincial-prebudget-e1660078012398-500x246.jpg)
March 27, 2024
| Rapid Policy Updates
2024 Provincial Budget
On March 26, 2024, the Government of Ontario released its 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario. The following is a...![A large building with a flag in front of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_128627673-small-fall-queenspark-500x312.jpg)
March 26, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Budget a Step in the Right Direction; Bigger Leaps Needed to Drive Growth
(Toronto – March 26, 2024) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, issued the following...![Parliament building in toronto, ontario.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-2021-budget-1-e1702590538799-500x261.jpg)
March 14, 2024
| Media Release
Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 Budget
(Toronto – March 14, 2024) – Ontario’s economic prosperity is threatened by inflation, infrastructure backlogs, regulatory barriers, skills gaps, and fears...![Parliament building in toronto, ontario.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-2021-budget-1-e1702590538799-500x261.jpg)
February 27, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber Advocacy Day: A Call to Action to Boost Productivity
(TORONTO– February 27, 2024) – Ahead of its ninth annual Advocacy Day, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is calling...![A group of people watching a presentation at a conference.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Womens-Day-Hero-Image-500x333.jpg)
February 26, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber Welcomes Higher Education Funding, Calls for Sustained Support
(TORONTO– February 26, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following...Our Latest News
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June 21, 2024
| Media Release
Digital Service Tax: A Threat to Productivity and Innovation
(TORONTO – June 21, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the...![A,View,Of,The,Toronto,Skyline,At,Twilight,In,The](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Toronto-evening-skyline-reflecting-on-lake-in-the-evening-blue-and-lavender-purple-skies-scaled-e1718329889288-500x229.jpg)
June 13, 2024
| Blog Post
Connectivity Amidst Complexity: The Urgency and Opportunity for International Collaboration
Written by Daniel Tisch, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce As the world faces unprecedented challenges — including climate change,...![An aerial view of a city at night.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Toronto-at-Night-500x305.jpeg)
May 28, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber Reacts to Joint Statement on the National Housing Strategy
(Toronto – May 28, 2024) – Today, Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released...![A woman holding up a sign that says sorry we are closed.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/MicrosoftTeams-image-93-scaled-e1697542843464-500x122.jpg)
May 23, 2024
| Media Release
Urgent Action Needed to Address Substance Abuse and Overdose Crisis
(Toronto – May 23, 2024) – Ontario faces an alarming projection: over 3,000 annual drug poisoning deaths for the fifth...![AGM 2024 Awards](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/AGM-2024-Awards-500x375.jpeg)
April 30, 2024
| Media Release
Celebrating Leaders Across Ontario’s Chamber Network
(Toronto – April 30, 2024) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has proudly recognized outstanding leaders at its Chair’s Dinner,...![Close,Of,Up,Table,With,Equipment,In,Conference,Room.,3d](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-scaled-e1651669250359-500x230.jpg)
April 29, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Board of Directors
(Toronto – April 29, 2024) – Today, Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released...![Industrial,Technology,Concept.,Communication,Network.,Industry,4.0.,Factory,Automation.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1660696486-scaled-e1714078344379-500x201.jpg)
April 25, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber Welcomes Landmark Honda Investment, Emphasizes Critical Role of Northern Ontario
(Toronto – April 25, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the...![A map of ontario is shown on a computer screen.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Ontario-Map-darken-scaled-e1602100096881-500x115.jpg)
April 24, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber Welcomes Julie Martini as VP, Public Affairs
(Toronto – April 24, 2024)—The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has appointed Julie Martini as its Vice President of Public...![A person working on a laptop at a desk.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Programs-500x333.jpg)
April 22, 2024
| Media Release
After Capital Gains Furor, Ontario Chamber Urges Productivity-Focused Tax Reform
(TORONTO – April 22, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the...![A large building with a clock tower.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Web-hero-2022-Federal-budget-e1680041773355-500x260.jpg)
April 18, 2024
| Rapid Policy Updates
2024 Federal Budget
On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released its 2024 Budget: Fairness for Every Generation. The following is a...![Parliament building in ottawa, canada.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_281642306-scaled-e1680042137168-500x394.jpg)
April 16, 2024
| Media Release
Federal Budget: Two Big Steps Forward, One Step Back
(Toronto – April 16, 2024) – Today, Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), responded...![An ornate building with bushes in front of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Advocacyseries-2022-e1677766350597-500x231.jpg)
April 11, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber Reacts to Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act – Recognizing Bold Action to Address the Housing Crisis
(TORONTO– April 11, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following...![AI Hub_Web banner 2](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/AI-Hub_Web-banner-2-scaled-e1712177565357-500x363.jpg)
April 10, 2024
| Media Release
OCC Launches New Hub to Advance Artificial Intelligence in Ontario
(TORONTO – April 10, 2024) — As productivity challenges hamper Canada’s growth and competitiveness, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)...![The parliament building in ottawa is surrounded by fall foliage.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Web-FES-2022-500x252.jpg)
April 4, 2024
| Media Release
Canada’s 2024 Budget Must Prioritize Productivity, Innovation & Growth: Ontario Chamber
(Toronto – April 4, 2024) – As Canada grapples with global economic headwinds and declining competitiveness, the Ontario Chamber of...![Photograph of a team collaborating.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1447457060-500x232.jpg)
April 3, 2024
| Media Release
Workforce Development Crucial to Support Economic Growth
(Toronto – April 3, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement welcoming the new...![An ornate building with a clock in front of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-RPU-2020-provincial-prebudget-e1660078012398-500x246.jpg)
March 27, 2024
| Rapid Policy Updates
2024 Provincial Budget
On March 26, 2024, the Government of Ontario released its 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario. The following is a...![A large building with a flag in front of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_128627673-small-fall-queenspark-500x312.jpg)
March 26, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Budget a Step in the Right Direction; Bigger Leaps Needed to Drive Growth
(Toronto – March 26, 2024) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, issued the following...![Parliament building in toronto, ontario.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-2021-budget-1-e1702590538799-500x261.jpg)
March 14, 2024
| Media Release
Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 Budget
(Toronto – March 14, 2024) – Ontario’s economic prosperity is threatened by inflation, infrastructure backlogs, regulatory barriers, skills gaps, and fears...![Parliament building in toronto, ontario.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-2021-budget-1-e1702590538799-500x261.jpg)
February 27, 2024
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber Advocacy Day: A Call to Action to Boost Productivity
(TORONTO– February 27, 2024) – Ahead of its ninth annual Advocacy Day, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is calling...![A group of people watching a presentation at a conference.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Womens-Day-Hero-Image-500x333.jpg)
February 26, 2024
| Media Release