As Ontario enters 2026, businesses face new realities shaped by shifting trade dynamics, tariff pressures, and global competition. Amid modest signs of stabilization, confidence remains fragile, and leaders across sectors must look to strengthen resilience and secure long-term growth.
Looming CUSMA renegotiations and a challenging investment climate also continue to weigh on Ontario businesses. The question now is: “How do we stay competitive, attract investment, and find new sources of growth?”
On February 19, join The Empire Club of Canada and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) for the launch of the 10th Ontario Economic Report. The event will feature a keynote speech by The Honourable Minister Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Industry, and the launch of the report by Daniel Tisch, President and CEO, OCC.
To follow, our expert panel will lead a timely discussion featuring Ron Bedard, President and CEO, ArcelorMittal Dofasco; Jennifer McLeod Macey, Senior Vice President, Leger; and Gabriella Siciliano, Vice-President, Operations and Director of Marketing and Communications, Invest Ontario; moderated by Rita Trichur, Senior Business Writer and Columnist for the Report on Business.
The Ontario Economic Report will feature fresh data from the OCC’s province-wide business survey, regional economic projections, and forward-looking policy analysis. The event will focus on addressing challenges and exploring opportunities shaping Ontario’s economic trajectory.
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