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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
Sixteenth Annual Ontario Economic Summit to Address Competitiveness Challenges for Ontario Industry
(Toronto, June 11, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) announced advance access registration for the sixteenth annual...
June 6, 2019
| Blog Post
Being AODA Compliant is the Right Thing to do for Your Business
Picture this. It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon and you’re out grocery shopping with your son. He’s having a great time, running...
May 30, 2019
| Media Release
Canada Infrastructure Bank Investment Shows Great Promise for Ontario Business Community
(Toronto – May 30, 2019) Today Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in...
May 22, 2019
| Media Release
Broadband Infrastructure Critical to a Stronger Province
(Toronto – May 22, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement...
May 21, 2019
| Blog Post
Ensuring Metrolinx Staff Are Always Fit for Duty
Across Ontario, and beyond, businesses function daily with a well-oiled machinery that becomes routine and trusted. The people and processes...
May 17, 2019
| Media Release
Broadband Infrastructure Critical to 21st Century Economy
(Toronto – May 17, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement...
May 15, 2019
| Media Release
OCC, CME & Tenaris Calling for Changes to Federal Bill C-69
(Toronto – May 15, 2019) – Today, Dennis Darby, CEO of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Dave McHattie, Vice-President, Institutional...
May 14, 2019
| Media Release
OCC, CME & Tenaris Call for Changes to Federal Bill C-69
(Toronto – May 14, 2019) – Dennis Darby, CEO of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Dave McHattie, Vice-President, Institutional Relations,...
May 11, 2019
| Blog Post
Six Ways to Tap Into the Multi-Billion-Dollar Market
In Canada, there is a largely untapped market representing a purchasing power worth billions of dollars annually. And if you...
May 8, 2019
| Media Release
Business Community Welcomes General Motors Investment in Oshawa and Ontario
(Toronto, May 8, 2019) – Nancy Shaw, CEO of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce (GOCC) and Rocco Rossi, President...
April 18, 2019
| Media Release
Capitalizing on Ontario’s Competitive Cannabis Advantage
(Toronto – April 18, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released its report, Supporting Ontario’s Budding Cannabis...
April 11, 2019
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