OCC

106 Years advocating for business

60,000 Members across Ontario

135 Local chambers and boards of trade represented

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October 23, 2019 | Media Release

Ontario Chamber Response to Building Smarter Government Initiative

(Toronto, October 23, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement...

October 21, 2019 | Media Release

Chamber Network Highlights Importance of Small Business to Ontario Economy and Communities

(Toronto – October 21, 2019) Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) launched Small Business Too Big To Ignore, a campaign taking place October...

October 11, 2019 | Blog Post

Toronto’s Ontario Line Subway Will Have a World of Proven Features to Choose From

When passengers in Toronto first board the planned Ontario Line subway, the approximately 16km free-standing route will provide a modern...

October 9, 2019 | Blog Post

OBAA 2019 Finalists: Diversity and Inclusion Award

Since 1983, The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) has been the most recognized industry gala in the province with a single focus...

October 8, 2019 | Blog Post

OBAA 2019 Finalists: Beyond Borders, Business Award

Since 1983, The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) has been the most recognized industry gala in the province with a single focus...

October 3, 2019 | Media Release

Regional Collaboration is Critical to a Stronger Ontario

(Hamilton – October 3, 2019) Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce hosted...

Businesswoman explaining the strategy to the team

October 1, 2019 | Media Release

National Seniors Day: Spurring Prosperity With Ontario’s Aging Population

(Toronto – October 1, 2019) Today, over 100 attendees from the business community, public and non-profit sectors, and academia joined...

September 27, 2019 | Media Release

Ensuring Prosperity of Small Business is Critical to a Stronger Ontario

(Peterborough – September 27, 2019) Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce...

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September 26, 2019 | Media Release

Ontario Chamber & Fire & Flower Launch Ontario Cannabis Policy Council

(Toronto, ON – September 26, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (the “OCC”) and Fire & Flower Inc....

September 23, 2019 | Blog Post

Metrolinx’s K9 Unit Puts Powerful – and Cute – New Face on Public Safety

The three newest team members that start patrols in September will be historic for Metrolinx, as well as a rare...

September 18, 2019 | Media Release

Unleashing Economic Potential of Northern Ontario’s Economy Critical to a Stronger Ontario

(Sudbury – September 18, 2019) Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce...

September 12, 2019 | Media Release

Addressing Regional Imbalances Critical to Ontario’s Future

(Toronto – September 12, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released a new report, The Great Mosaic:...

August 22, 2019 | Blog Post

Metrolinx Explores Importance and History On Lands It Works On and Operates

Regular GO Transit customers, especially those who sit on the same vehicles and watch the same landscape pass by outside...

August 8, 2019 | Blog Post

2019 Ontario Business Achievement Award Winner David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans

2019 Ontario Business Achievement Award Winner: David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans Goodlife Founder and CEO The story of how David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans built...