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Raquel Urtasun Named OCC’s 2023 Emerging Technology CEO of the Year
(TORONTO – September 21, 2023) – As part of its 41st annual Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs), the Ontario Chamber...
Indigenous Advisory Committee Guides Economic Reconciliation Initiative
(TORONTO– September 20, 2023) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)...
Blake Hutcheson Named OCC’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
(TORONTO – September 18, 2023) – As part of its 41st annual Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs), the Ontario Chamber...
Chamber Reacts to Extension of CEBA Repayment
(Toronto – September 15, 2023) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Rocco Rossi, released the...
Unlocking the Potential of Public Procurement in Ontario
(Toronto – September 13, 2023) – The impact of public procurement is far-reaching, influencing economies and societies at large. Today,...
Ontario Chamber Marks National Trucking Week by Urging Action on Industry Challenges
(Toronto – September 7, 2023) – As National Trucking Week casts a spotlight on the vital role trucking plays in...Rapid Policy Updates

2023 Federal Budget
On March 28, 2023, the Government of Canada released its Budget: A Made-In-Canada Plan. The following is a summary of...
2023 Ontario Budget
On March 23, 2023, the Government of Ontario released its Budget: Building a Strong Ontario. The following is a summary...
2022 Fall Economic Statement
On November 14, 2022, the Government of Ontario released its 2022 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review. The following is...
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...Blogs

Youth Boost Helps Young People Prepare for Career Growth with Free Tools and Courses
If you’re like most business owners, you understand the value learning and experience have on personal growth. However, if you’re...
Building a Climate Resilient Business with Partners in Project Green – Three Case Studies
Written by Julia Kole, Coordinator for Partners in Project Green. To better prepare for future climate change impacts, businesses must first...
Canada Needs All Hands on Deck to Address The Housing Affordability Crisis
Written by Jimmy Jean, Chief Economist at Desjardins Group. Canada takes pride in its multiculturalism, universal healthcare, and commitment to human...
Access Wage Subsidy Funding and Achieve Your Digital Goals with the Boost Your Business Technology Grant
The Boost Your Business Technology grant is one of two grants available through the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP). It...
Partners in Project Green: Adapting your Business to Achieve Climate Resilience
Written by Julia Kole, Coordinator for Partners in Project Green. Even if global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions completely stopped overnight, the...