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Chamber: We need a plan for fiscal balance
(TORONTO- May 25, 2022) –Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement calling...
Climate policies critical to business confidence this election
(TORONTO- May 24, 2022) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the following statement...
Where is talk of interprovincial trade and labour mobility this election?
(TORONTO- May 20, 2022) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the following statement...
Affordability Concerns Too Significant to Ignore This Election
(TORONTO- May 18, 2022) –Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the following statement: “While polls...
Ontario Chamber to Host Diversity in Business ROI Conference
(Toronto – May 16, 2022) – Through its Discover Ability Network, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce will host a Diversity...
Chamber Calls on Parties to Outline their Economic Recovery Plans
(TORONTO- May 16, 2022) –Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the following statement asking...Rapid Policy Updates

2022 Provincial Budget
On April 28, the Government of Ontario released its 2022 Budget: Ontario’s Plan to Build. Developing on previous commitments, Budget...
2022 Federal Budget
On April 7, 2022, the Government of Canada released its 2022 Budget: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make...
2021 Fall Economic Statement
On November 4, the Government of Ontario released its 2021 Fall Economic Statement entitled, Build Ontario, which provides an update...
2021 Federal Budget
On April 19, 2021, the Government of Canada released its 2021 Budget, A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience...
2021 Provincial Budget
On March 24, 2021, the Government of Ontario released its 2021 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our...
2020 Provincial Budget
On November 5, 2020, the Government of Ontario released its 2020 Budget, “Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover.” Budget 2020...Blogs

Workforce development strategy needed to address skills mismatch
It’s unfortunate to have people out of work in Ontario while many employers cannot find qualified candidates to fill job...
You Can’t Touch This: The Intangible Assets Debate
In the first episode of the Disney+ Beatles documentary, Get Back, there is a short interlude in which the lads...
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...