Media Releases

Prioritize Communications and Coordination in Phase 2 of Ontario’s vaccine distribution plan
(Toronto – March 4, 2021) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement in reaction to the...
Ontario Vaccination Support Council launches online portal to support COVID-19 vaccine distribution
(Toronto – March 4, 2021) – Today, the Ontario Vaccination Support Council (OVSC) launched an online portal to connect Ontario’s...
Ontario Chamber: Upcoming Budget Should Focus on Hardest Hit
(Toronto – February 26, 2021) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released its 2021 Ontario pre-Budget submission, focused on...
All Levels of Government Need to Work Together to Stop the Virus
(Toronto – February 19, 2021) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement...
Careful and Gradual Reopening Critical
(Toronto – February 8, 2021) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement...
Chamber Network Calls for Coordinated Approach to Reopening Ontario’s Economy
(Toronto – February 8, 2021) – Today, the Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released...Rapid Policy Updates

2020 Provincial Budget
On November 5, 2020, the Government of Ontario released its 2020 Budget, “Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover.” Budget 2020...
2020 Economic and Fiscal Update
In an effort to draw full attention to mitigating both the health and economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the...
2019 Fall Economic Statement
On November 6, the Government of Ontario released its 2019 Fall Economic Statement entitled, “2019 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal...
2019 Provincial Budget
On April 11, the Government of Ontario released its 2019 Budget, “Protecting What Matters Most.” The following is a summary...
2019 Federal Budget
On March 19, the Government of Canada released its 2019 Budget, Investing in the Middle Class. The following is a summary...
2018 Fall Economic Statement
On November 15, the Government of Ontario released its 2018 Fall Economic Statement entitled “2018 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal...Blogs

COVID-19 crisis stark reminder why governments should encourage more (not less) private sector investment in advanced networks
Ontario business is deeply concerned about the disproportionate impacts the COVID-19 crisis is having on communities that lack internet connectivity....
OBAA 2019 Finalists: Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Since 1983, The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) has been the most recognized industry gala in the province with a single focus...
OBAA 2019 Finalists: Sustainability Award
Since 1983, The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) has been the most recognized industry gala in the province with a single focus...
OBAA 2019 Finalists: Ontario Leader in Accessible Employment Award
Since 1983, The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) has been the most recognized industry gala in the province with a single focus...
OBAA 2019 Finalists: Industry Award: Tourism
Since 1983, The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) has been the most recognized industry gala in the province with a single focus...