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November 16, 2018
| Blog Post
OBAA 2018 Finalists: Beyond Borders, Medium Business Award
Since 1983, The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) have been the most recognized industry gala in the province with a single focus on...
November 16, 2018
| Blog Post
OBAA 2018 Finalists: Young Entrepreneur Award
Since 1983, The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) have been the most recognized industry gala in the province with a single focus on...
November 15, 2018
| Rapid Policy Updates
2018 Fall Economic Statement
On November 15, the Government of Ontario released its 2018 Fall Economic Statement entitled “2018 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal...
November 15, 2018
| Media Release
Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review Focused on Balancing the Budget and Key Priorities
(Toronto, November 15, 2018) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the...
November 13, 2018
| Blog Post
OBAA 2018 Finalists: Corporate Citizen Award
Since 1983, The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) have been the most recognized industry gala in the province with a single focus on...
November 12, 2018
| Blog Post
Community Engagement at the Core of the Metrolinx Commitment to Planning and Building Transit
The neighbours like to pop by with questions when you’re building one of the largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects...
November 8, 2018
| Blog Post
OBAA 2018 Finalists: Mitacs Innovation Award
Since 1983, The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) have been the most recognized industry gala in the province with a single focus on...
November 2, 2018
| Blog Post
OBAA 2018 Finalists: SME Business Excellence Award
Since 1983, The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) have been the most recognized industry gala in the province with a single focus on...
October 26, 2018
| Media Release
Premier Doug Ford Says Cutting Red Tape is First Step To Growing Ontario Economy
(Toronto – October 26, 2018) – Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed delegates today at the annual Ontario Economic Summit, being...
October 25, 2018
| Media Release
Andrea Horwath Says Ontario is Full of Opportunities but Only if We Invest in Opportunities
(Toronto – October 26, 2018) – Leader of the Official Opposition, Andrea Horwath stressed the importance of investing in post-secondary...
October 23, 2018
| Rapid Policy Updates
New Making Ontario Open for Business Act
On October 23, the Government of Ontario announced Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018 which includes a near-full...
October 23, 2018
| Media Release
Ontario Government Taking Bold Action to Make the Province Open for Business
(Toronto, October 23, 2018) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the...
October 23, 2018
| Media Release
New Tourism Strategy is a Step Towards a Strengthened Economy
(Toronto, October 23, 2018) Today Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following...
October 18, 2018
| Media Release
Canada and US Ambassadors Join Ontario Political and Business Leaders for Annual Ontario Economic Summit
(Toronto, October 18, 2018) – Kelly Craft, U.S. Ambassador to Canada and David MacNaughton, Ambassador of Canada to the U.S....
October 18, 2018
| Blog Post
Metrolinx plans for the future of transportation in the midst of rapid change
With its flying DeLorean and flux capacitor, the Back to the Future film trilogy set the bar for the future...
October 11, 2018
| Blog Post
A Skilled #GirlForce Makes Good Business Sense
By Michelle Eaton Encouraging a skilled #GirlForce is good for Ontario’s labour market and economy. October 11 marks International Day of the...
October 4, 2018
| Blog Post
Metrolinx Expands On Accessibility Initiatives
Removing redundant poles from the doors on GO trains may seem like a simple gesture to make more room and...
October 3, 2018
| Blog Post
Bill 148: Real People, Real Consequences
The labour reforms introduced by Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act, 2017 have had a significant impact on...
October 2, 2018
| Media Release
Ontario’s Business Advocate Holds Government to its Commitment to Repeal Bill 148
(Toronto, October 2, 2018) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the...
October 2, 2018
| Media Release
