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About the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Together with 157 member chambers of commerce and boards of trade and our network’s diverse 60,000 members, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce is the indispensable partner of business.

For more than a century, the OCC has undertaken important research on Ontario’s most pressing policy issues, advocating for solutions that will foster the growth of Ontario businesses and lead to the creation of jobs in the province. Through our focused programs and services, we support businesses of all sizes, encouraging workforce development and inclusive economic growth. This work is based on the belief that strong businesses are the foundation of a prosperous Ontario.

Our mission is to convene, align, and advance the interests of our members through principled policy work, value-added business services, and broad engagement to build prosperity for all Ontarians.

We are the most respected, trusted, and indispensable partner of business, driving government decision-making and leveraging assets across our province-wide membership to support their growth and a competitive business climate in Ontario.

From innovative SMEs to established multinational corporations and industry associations, the OCC is committed to working with our members to improve business competitiveness across all industries. We represent local chambers of commerce and boards of trade in 157 communities across Ontario, steering public policy conversations provincially and within local communities.

Strategic Plan
The OCC’s Strategic Plan, The Indispensable Partner of Business, outlines a series of overarching goals, objectives, and strategies, ensuring that the OCC continues to create value for its constituents and stakeholders. Our strategic plan enables us to deliver the relevance, engagement, and practical value to help strengthen Ontario businesses and contribute to the prosperity of our communities.

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The OCC by-laws are designed to protect the Chamber brand and provide a best-in-class governance model.

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Rocco Rossi
President & CEO
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Michelle Eaton
Vice President, Public Affairs
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Tracy Macgregor
Vice President, Member Services
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Louie Di Palma
Vice President, SME Programs
T: 647-243-3539
Victor Korchenko
Vice President of Finance
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Daniel Safayeni
Vice President, Policy
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Don Ludlow (Chair)
VP Small Business, Royal Bank of Canada
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Joaquim Ballès (Chair Elect)
Vice President, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary, Trudell Medical Limited
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Vasudha Seth (Vice Chair)
Director of Sales, ArcelorMittal Dofasco
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Sahezad Pardhan (Honourary Treasurer & Vice Chair)
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Cadillac Fairview
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Hélène Lavictoire (Vice Chair)
Executive Lead, Ontario Government, Medavie Inc.
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Ilda Dinis (Vice Chair)
Senior Vice President, Customer Experience, Marketing & Innovation, Northbridge Financial
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Nathan Lawrence (Past Chair)
Mortgage Broker, Dominion Lending Centres Mortgage Excellence
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