Media Releases
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May 13, 2022
Making it easier to do business in Ontario must be an election priority
(TORONTO- May 13, 2022) –Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released a statement calling on...![Black and white image of blurry pedestrians crossing the roaf](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/pexels-mike-chai-842339-500x334.jpg)
May 11, 2022
Chamber: With labour shortages at an all-time high, where are the workforce development strategies this election?
(TORONTO- May 11, 2022) –Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “Across...![An ornate building with bushes in front of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Advocacyseries-2022-e1677766350597-500x231.jpg)
May 9, 2022
Chamber Calls on Parties to Refrain from New Business Taxes
(TORONTO- May 9, 2022) –Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement: “We call...![Close,Of,Up,Table,With,Equipment,In,Conference,Room.,3d](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-scaled-e1651669250359-500x230.jpg)
May 4, 2022
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Announces New Members to its Board of Directors
(Toronto – May 4, 2022) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement...![A collage of images showing a city, a field, and a clock.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-Provincial-Election-500x281.jpg)
May 3, 2022
Chamber: Ontario Must Create the Right Conditions for Growth
(TORONTO- May 3, 2022) – The COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis have created an unstable environment for Ontario business. Inflation,...![A large brick building with a clock tower.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_433707468-small-500x334.jpg)
April 28, 2022
Ontario Chamber: Business Reaction to Ontario’s 2022 Budget
(Toronto – April 28, 2022) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Rocco Rossi, issued the following statement...![A group of women wearing face masks.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/webhero-Vaccine-passport-500x359.jpg)
April 26, 2022
The Time is Now to Address the Routine Immunization Gap
(Toronto – April 26, 2022) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the...![An aerial view of an electrical tower.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Energy-500x325.jpeg)
April 22, 2022
Chamber Welcomes Electrification and Energy Transition Panel
(Toronto – April 22, 2022) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released...![A large brick building with a lawn in front of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Queens-Park-Hero-Image-1-500x333.jpg)
April 19, 2022
Ontario Must Create the Right Conditions for Business Competitiveness
(TORONTO- April 19, 2022) – The COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis have created an unstable environment for Ontario business. Inflation,...![Orange tulips in front of a building.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_85075172-small-500x342.jpg)
April 11, 2022
Chamber: Ontario’s 2022 Budget must Focus on Business Predictability and Growth
(Toronto – April 11, 2022) – Ontario’s economic outlook remains uncertain for businesses and households as labour shortages, supply chain disruptions,...![A large building on a hill.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-federal-budget-2021-AdobeStock_220156627-500x263.jpg)
April 7, 2022
Canada Must Remain Focused on Competitiveness and Economic Growth
(Toronto – April 7, 2022) – Two years into a global pandemic, Canada is facing a competitiveness problem. Inflation, supply...![A large building with a clock tower.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Web-hero-2022-Federal-budget-e1680041773355-500x260.jpg)
April 4, 2022