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About the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is the indispensable partner of business and Canada’s largest, most influential provincial chamber. It is an independent, non-profit advocacy and member services organization representing a diverse network of 60,000 members. The OCC convenes, mobilizes and empowers businesses and local chambers in pursuit of its purpose: to bring inclusive and sustainable prosperity to Ontario’s businesses, workers, and communities.

Purpose
To bring inclusive and sustainable prosperity to Ontario’s businesses, workers, and communities.

Mission
To convene, mobilize, and empower business and local chambers to lead positive change – something no one can achieve alone.

Vision
To be the indispensable partner of business, successfully advocating for businesses of all sizes, all sectors, and in all communities.

Values

  • Non-Partisanship: We approach every issue and decision without bias towards any political group, ensuring our actions are based on objective evidence and support the best interests of our members and greater economy.
  • Integrity: Our commitment to honesty and ethical conduct drives our interactions, decisions, and operations, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability.
  • Service Excellence: We consistently strive to exceed expectations, providing outstanding value, support and solutions to our members and stakeholders, enhancing their engagement and experiences.
  • Entrepreneurship: Embracing innovation and creativity, we proactively seek new opportunities, adapt to changing landscapes, and champion bold ideas to drive growth and progress.
  • Inclusion: We embrace diversity in all forms, ensuring that all voices are heard, respected, and valued, creating an environment of belonging, collaboration, equity, and mutual understanding.

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 members 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.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy
The OCC’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy is intended to provide a framework for inclusion to promote diversity and inclusion, recognizing that diversity of thought contributes to the formation of a strong organization.

Accessibility Plan
The OCC’s Accessibility Plan is intended to outline the OCC’s strategy to prevent and remove barriers and meet requirements under the Integrated Accessibility Standard. For accessible publications, please contact our Public Affairs department at publicaffairs@occ.ca.

Staff

Daniel Tisch Echevarría
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Shelly L. Anwyll
Vice-President, Business Development and Member Experience
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Louie Di Palma
Vice-President, SME Programs
T: 647-243-3539
Victor Korchenko
Vice-President, Finance
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Julie Martini
Vice-President, Public Affairs
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Chris Rastrick
Chief of Staff and Director of Operations
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Governance

Aliya Ramji (Chair)
Partner, McCarthy Tetrault LLP, Toronto
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Marilyn Horrick (Chair Elect)
Senior Vice President, Market Growth, Brand Expansion and Partner Relations Outside Quebec, Desjardins
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Teri French (Vice Chair)
Executive Vice President, Operations and Customer Experience, Hydro One
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Farah Jivraj (Vice Chair)
Head, Market Access, Policy and Stakeholder Relations, Biogen Canada
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Jennifer Smith (Vice Chair)
Executive Vice President, Corporate and Chief People Officer, Burlington Enterprises Corporation
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Luigi Ciciretto (Honorary Treasurer)
Partner, Assurance & Accounting, BDO Canada LLP
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Vasudha Seth (Past-Chair)
Vice President, Strategy, ArcelorMittal Dofasco
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