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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...
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...
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...
July 30, 2019
| Blog Post
Eglinton Crosstown: Bombardier Light Rail Transit Vehicles
Metrolinx experts are eagerly putting Toronto’s future generation of light rail transit vehicles (LRV) through their paces behind the huge...
July 22, 2019
| Media Release
Unleashing the Economic Potential of Ontario’s Beverage Alcohol Sector
(Toronto — July 22, 2019) Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released a new report, Refreshing the Sale of...
July 4, 2019
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber of Commerce selects David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans for the 2019 OBAAs Lifetime Achievement Award
(Toronto — July 4, 2019) The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce GoodLife Founder & CEO David ‘Patch’...
July 3, 2019
| Media Release
Next Phase of Cannabis Retail Supports Ontario’s Budding Industry
(Toronto – July 3, 2019) Today, Michelle Eaton, Vice President of Communications and Government Relations, OCC released the following statement...
June 27, 2019
| Blog Post
Accessibility Creates Opportunities for Everyone
Accessibility. It is a word that is often tossed around, but what does it mean exactly? There are four principles of...
June 14, 2019
| Media Release
More Remains to be Done to Strike the Right Balance on Edibles
(Toronto – June 14, 2019) Today, Daniel Safayeni, Director of Policy, OCC released the following statement in response to Health...
June 13, 2019
| Media Release
Ontario’s Economy Linked to Prosperity of Energy Sector
(Toronto – June 13, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement...
June 11, 2019
| Media Release
