The Ontario Economic Report (OER) is the landmark research platform of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), offering a unique perspective on the experience of businesses of all sizes across the province. The OER is a data-driven, evidence-based document rooted in the OCC’s annual survey of its members, the Business Confidence Survey (BCS).
The 2026 OER is the OCC’s 10th annual report and provides regional and sector-specific insights on business confidence, economic growth, policy priorities and key issues such as U.S. tariff threats, supply chains, workforce well-being, economic reconciliation and climate change.
Read the press release here or view the PDF version of the report here.
“At a time of turbulence, Ontario’s economy is showing remarkable resilience – but that’s no guarantee of growth. It’s time to move from resilience to renovation of our economic foundations: a more attractive investment climate, diversified trading relationships, and additional supports to help businesses move from surviving to thriving.”
– Daniel Tisch, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
“CUSMA has protected most Ontario businesses from the worst shocks, but it can’t be our only plan, especially with uncertainty around this year’s review. Reducing business risk, streamlining regulation, developing the skilled talent our economy needs, and building the infrastructure and healthy communities that support growth are essential to our success.”
– Vincent Caron, Vice President of Policy, Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
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