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November 30, 2023
| Media Release
Canada Infrastructure Bank now supporting more than 50 projects
(Toronto – November 30, 2023) – Recognizing the vital role of infrastructure in shaping Canada’s economic landscape, the Ontario Chamber...
November 23, 2023
| Media Release
The Robust Indigenous Economy Makes Economic Reconciliation an Urgent Business Imperative
(TORONTO– November 23, 2023) – Taking action on economic reconciliation has tremendous value for Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses alike, enabling...
November 21, 2023
| Media Release
FES 2023 Leaves Small Businesses Behind, Ontario Chamber
(Toronto – November 21, 2023) – In response to the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the...
November 20, 2023
| Media Release
OCC Calls for Forward Looking Investments in Budget 2024 Amidst Economic Challenges
(Toronto – November 20, 2023) – In the wake of the Province’s Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, Rocco Rossi, President...
November 9, 2023
| Media Release
Prime Minister of Canada, Premier of Ontario and Mayor of Toronto Commit to Partnerships for Prosperity at 2023 Ontario Economic Summit
(TORONTO – November 9, 2023) – Over 300 participants gathered from across the province for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s...
November 1, 2023
| Media Release
Daniel Tisch Announced as New President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
(TORONTO – November 1, 2023) – After an extensive executive search, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) Board of Directors...
October 31, 2023
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Announces Call for Nominations for 2024-25 Board of Directors
(TORONTO– October 31, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has officially initiated its annual nominations process, signaling the...
October 30, 2023
| Media Release
Three Major Panels Take Center Stage at This Year’s Ontario Economic Summit
Minister David Piccini to join the much-anticipated event on November 1-2, 2023 (TORONTO – October 30, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber...
October 25, 2023
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Climate Positive Energy Co-host Smart Growth Symposium
(TORONTO, ON – October 25) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Climate Positive Energy Initiative (CPE) at the...
October 19, 2023
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Announces New Core Values
(TORONTO– October 19, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is proud to announce a milestone in its commitment...
October 17, 2023
| Media Release
Small and Medium-Size Businesses Face Outsized Challenges Due to Mental Health “Echo Pandemic”
(Toronto – October 17, 2023) – Ontario’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing the negative effects of declining employee...
October 16, 2023
| Media Release
Small Businesses at the Heart of the Innovation Economy
(TORONTO – October 16, 2023) –Small businesses have always been the backbone of Ontario’s economy, a driving force behind innovation...
October 10, 2023
| Media Release
Premier Doug Ford to Speak at 20th Annual Ontario Economic Summit
(TORONTO, ON – October 10, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is delighted to announce that the Premier...
October 2, 2023
| Media Release
OCC Event to Explore the Role of Natural Gas in Ontario’s Energy Transition
(Toronto – October 2, 2023) – After a warning from the Independent Electricity System Operator that phasing out gas-fired plants...
September 29, 2023
| Media Release
Reflecting on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
(TORONTO– September 29, 2023) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCCs) President and CEO, Rocco Rossi, released the following...
September 28, 2023
| Media Release
Bolstering Health System Capacity, a Top Priority for OCC’s Health Policy Council
(Toronto – September 28, 2023) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) Health Policy Council (HPC) released the following statement...
September 26, 2023
| Media Release
Exploring AI for Economic Growth at Ontario Economic Summit
(TORONTO – September 26, 2023) – With increased attention on the opportunities and challenges posed by advances in Artificial Intelligence...
September 25, 2023
| Media Release
Flavio Volpe Awarded Inaugural Association CEO of the Year Award
(TORONTO – September 25, 2023) – As part of its 41st annual Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs), the Ontario Chamber...
September 21, 2023
| Media Release
Raquel Urtasun Named OCC’s 2023 Emerging Technology CEO of the Year
(TORONTO – September 21, 2023) – As part of its 41st annual Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs), the Ontario Chamber...
September 20, 2023
| Media Release
Indigenous Advisory Committee Guides Economic Reconciliation Initiative
(TORONTO– September 20, 2023) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)...Our Latest News

November 30, 2023
| Media Release
Canada Infrastructure Bank now supporting more than 50 projects
(Toronto – November 30, 2023) – Recognizing the vital role of infrastructure in shaping Canada’s economic landscape, the Ontario Chamber...
November 23, 2023
| Media Release
The Robust Indigenous Economy Makes Economic Reconciliation an Urgent Business Imperative
(TORONTO– November 23, 2023) – Taking action on economic reconciliation has tremendous value for Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses alike, enabling...
November 21, 2023
| Media Release
FES 2023 Leaves Small Businesses Behind, Ontario Chamber
(Toronto – November 21, 2023) – In response to the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the...
November 20, 2023
| Media Release
OCC Calls for Forward Looking Investments in Budget 2024 Amidst Economic Challenges
(Toronto – November 20, 2023) – In the wake of the Province’s Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, Rocco Rossi, President...
November 9, 2023
| Media Release
Prime Minister of Canada, Premier of Ontario and Mayor of Toronto Commit to Partnerships for Prosperity at 2023 Ontario Economic Summit
(TORONTO – November 9, 2023) – Over 300 participants gathered from across the province for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s...
November 1, 2023
| Media Release
Daniel Tisch Announced as New President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
(TORONTO – November 1, 2023) – After an extensive executive search, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) Board of Directors...
October 31, 2023
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Announces Call for Nominations for 2024-25 Board of Directors
(TORONTO– October 31, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has officially initiated its annual nominations process, signaling the...
October 30, 2023
| Media Release
Three Major Panels Take Center Stage at This Year’s Ontario Economic Summit
Minister David Piccini to join the much-anticipated event on November 1-2, 2023 (TORONTO – October 30, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber...
October 25, 2023
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Climate Positive Energy Co-host Smart Growth Symposium
(TORONTO, ON – October 25) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Climate Positive Energy Initiative (CPE) at the...
October 19, 2023
| Media Release
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Announces New Core Values
(TORONTO– October 19, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is proud to announce a milestone in its commitment...
October 17, 2023
| Media Release
Small and Medium-Size Businesses Face Outsized Challenges Due to Mental Health “Echo Pandemic”
(Toronto – October 17, 2023) – Ontario’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing the negative effects of declining employee...
October 16, 2023
| Media Release
Small Businesses at the Heart of the Innovation Economy
(TORONTO – October 16, 2023) –Small businesses have always been the backbone of Ontario’s economy, a driving force behind innovation...
October 10, 2023
| Media Release
Premier Doug Ford to Speak at 20th Annual Ontario Economic Summit
(TORONTO, ON – October 10, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is delighted to announce that the Premier...
October 2, 2023
| Media Release
OCC Event to Explore the Role of Natural Gas in Ontario’s Energy Transition
(Toronto – October 2, 2023) – After a warning from the Independent Electricity System Operator that phasing out gas-fired plants...
September 29, 2023
| Media Release
Reflecting on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
(TORONTO– September 29, 2023) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCCs) President and CEO, Rocco Rossi, released the following...
September 28, 2023
| Media Release
Bolstering Health System Capacity, a Top Priority for OCC’s Health Policy Council
(Toronto – September 28, 2023) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) Health Policy Council (HPC) released the following statement...
September 26, 2023
| Media Release
Exploring AI for Economic Growth at Ontario Economic Summit
(TORONTO – September 26, 2023) – With increased attention on the opportunities and challenges posed by advances in Artificial Intelligence...
September 25, 2023
| Media Release
Flavio Volpe Awarded Inaugural Association CEO of the Year Award
(TORONTO – September 25, 2023) – As part of its 41st annual Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs), the Ontario Chamber...
September 21, 2023
| Media Release
Raquel Urtasun Named OCC’s 2023 Emerging Technology CEO of the Year
(TORONTO – September 21, 2023) – As part of its 41st annual Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs), the Ontario Chamber...
September 20, 2023
| Media Release