Media Releases
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May 26, 2021
Entrepreneurial Success Can Drive Canada’s Economic Recovery if Given a Chance
(Toronto, May 26, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a cash flow crisis for many entrepreneurs and small business...![Two women standing at the counter of a coffee shop.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/MicrosoftTeams-image-45-500x333.jpg)
May 20, 2021
Pragmatic Approach to Reopening Ontario Reduces Uncertainty for Business
(Toronto – May 20, 2021) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released...![Map of Ontario.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Ontario-Map-500x334.jpg)
May 19, 2021
Ontario Chamber and Meridian Announce New Partnership to Support Businesses
(Toronto, May 19, 2021) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Meridian, Ontario’s largest credit union, announced a...![A person in gloves is holding a syringe.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/sam-moqadam-2rrsfMN4hn8-unsplash-500x333.jpg)
May 13, 2021
Ontario Chamber Calls for Evidence-Based Metrics for Reopening & Clarity Around AstraZeneca
(Toronto – May 13, 2021) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released...![An empty subway car with red seats.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/justin-main-jIdGbFu2KcU-unsplash-500x339.jpg)
May 11, 2021
Public Transit Investments Fundamental to Economic Recovery
(Toronto – May 11, 2021) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released...![A person in a protective suit is putting a sample into a box.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/webhero-rapidtesting1-500x333.jpg)
May 7, 2021
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade Rolling Out Free Rapid Tests to SMEs Across Ontario
(Toronto – May 7, 2021) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce,...![The sky is blue.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/pexels-andre-moura-2425692-375x500.jpg)
May 5, 2021
Ontario Needs Gas-Fired Electricity
(Toronto, May 5, 2021) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) released the following...![A man is getting a vaccine from a doctor.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/MicrosoftTeams-image-28-500x333.jpg)
May 4, 2021
Ontario Vaccination Support Council Encourages Everyone to get their Shot
(Toronto – May 4, 2021) – In response to the Government of Ontario further expanding booking eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination...![A white background with wavy lines.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-Mental-Wellness-500x329.jpg)
May 3, 2021
Ontario Chamber Announces Collaboration with Sun Life to Develop New Playbook to Support Mental Health at Work
(Toronto – May 3, 2021) – To mark the start of Canadian Mental Health Week, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce...![A worker in a factory wearing a hard hat.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/covid-worker-500x333.jpg)
April 28, 2021
Ontario’s Paid Sick Day Program is a Step in the Right Direction
(Toronto – April 28, 2021) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, released the...![A woman wearing a surgical mask in a park.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/pexels-evg-culture-3869390-500x333.jpg)
April 22, 2021
Chamber Supports Temporary Paid Sick Program that is Paid for by the Government for the Duration of the Pandemic
(Toronto – April 22, 2021) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the...![A canadian flag flies in front of the canadian parliament building.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-2021-federal-prebudget-bw-500x331.jpg)
April 19, 2021