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Our Latest News
March 25, 2019
| Media Release
Bruce Power Major Component Replacement Project Supports Ontario Jobs, Low Cost Power, Economy, and Environment
(Toronto – March 25, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released a report commissioned by Bruce Power...
March 21, 2019
| Media Release
Transparency and Affordability For Ontario’s Energy System Critical To A Stronger Ontario
(Toronto, March 21, 2019) – Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement...
March 19, 2019
| Rapid Policy Updates
2019 Federal Budget
On March 19, the Government of Canada released its 2019 Budget, Investing in the Middle Class. The following is a summary...
March 19, 2019
| Media Release
More Must Be Done To Compete in Global Market: Federal Budget 2019
(Toronto, March 19, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the...
March 19, 2019
| Blog Post
Designing the Next Generation of Transit Hubs
Metrolinx is changing the way GO train stations are built in Ontario To see how far we’ve come, look back at...
March 15, 2019
| Media Release
Province’s New Education Plan is Crucial to Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
(Toronto – March 15, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released...
March 8, 2019
| Blog Post
Chambers of Commerce Busting Stereotypes About Women in Business
What do you picture when you hear the phrase, “business leader”? For a long time both the popular image—and the...
March 5, 2019
| Media Release
Business Advocate Supports Expansion of Northern Ontario Internship Program
(Toronto, March 5, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the following...
February 26, 2019
| Media Release
21st Century Approach to Health Care Fundamental to a Stronger Ontario
(Toronto, February 26, 2019) – Today, Ashley Challinor, Vice President, Policy at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the...
February 20, 2019
| Blog Post
PRESTO Grows Bigger and Digitally Better
Call it a growth spurt. PRESTO, Metrolinx’s transit fare payment system used across Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe region, as well as...
February 19, 2019
| Media Release
Business Confidence Improves but More Remains to be Done: 2019 Ontario Economic Outlook
(Toronto – February 19, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released its third annual Ontario Economic Report...
February 14, 2019
| Media Release
Business Advocate Supports New Automotive Plan For a Stronger Ontario
(Toronto, February 14, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the...
January 30, 2019
| Blog Post
Addressing Workplace Wellness Critical to the Bottom Line
By. Michelle Eaton Stress. Burnout. Anxiety. Depression. Mental illness affects all of us: we all have—or know of someone who has—suffered...
January 28, 2019
| Blog Post
How UP Express Became a Fixture For Toronto Travelers
Nathaniel Ibitowa counts down the minutes. They’re displayed on a nearby monitor inside the UP Express waiting area, which shoulders up...
January 15, 2019
| Media Release
Fiscal Balance and Strategic Action Required to Build a Stronger Ontario
(Toronto – January 15, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) provided the Government of Ontario with thirteen...
December 13, 2018
| Blog Post
Diversity and Inclusivity in the Workplace at Metrolinx
The richest music often comes from the most eclectic orchestra. But it takes innovation and dedication – and even honest conversations...
December 6, 2018
| Media Release
Reducing Red Tape Fundamental to a Stronger Ontario
(Toronto, December 6, 2018) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the...
December 6, 2018
| Media Release
Business Advocate Supports Auditor General’s Recommendations for Fiscal Accountability
(Toronto, December 6, 2018) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the...
December 5, 2018
| Media Release
Long-Term Transportation Plan Fundamental to Ontario’s Diverse Transportation Needs
(Toronto – December 5, 2018) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released Moving Forward: Towards a Strategic Approach to Ontario’s...
November 29, 2018
| Media Release
