Media Releases
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April 3, 2024
Workforce Development Crucial to Support Economic Growth
(Toronto – April 3, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement welcoming the new...![A large building with a flag in front of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_128627673-small-fall-queenspark-500x312.jpg)
March 26, 2024
Ontario Budget a Step in the Right Direction; Bigger Leaps Needed to Drive Growth
(Toronto – March 26, 2024) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, issued the following...![Parliament building in toronto, ontario.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-2021-budget-1-e1702590538799-500x261.jpg)
March 14, 2024
Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 Budget
(Toronto – March 14, 2024) – Ontario’s economic prosperity is threatened by inflation, infrastructure backlogs, regulatory barriers, skills gaps, and fears...![Parliament building in toronto, ontario.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-2021-budget-1-e1702590538799-500x261.jpg)
February 27, 2024
Ontario Chamber Advocacy Day: A Call to Action to Boost Productivity
(TORONTO– February 27, 2024) – Ahead of its ninth annual Advocacy Day, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is calling...![A group of people watching a presentation at a conference.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Womens-Day-Hero-Image-500x333.jpg)
February 26, 2024
Ontario Chamber Welcomes Higher Education Funding, Calls for Sustained Support
(TORONTO– February 26, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following...![Parliament building in toronto, ontario.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-2021-budget-1-e1702590538799-500x261.jpg)
February 15, 2024
Call to Action: Building Safer and Healthier Communities through Comprehensive Support Services
(TORONTO– February 15, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following...![A large brick building with a clock tower.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_433707468-small-500x334.jpg)
February 9, 2024
Chamber Applauds the Province’s Decision to Defer Beer Tax Increase for Two Years
(TORONTO– February 9, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following...![A map of the world with an orange and yellow background.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/OER-Web-Hero-Image-1-500x333.jpg)
February 7, 2024
Post-Pandemic Business Confidence Continues to Decline: Chamber Report
(TORONTO– February 7, 2024) – High inflation, interest rates and housing costs continue to drive pessimism in Ontario’s economic outlook,...![Parliament building in ottawa, canada.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_281642306-scaled-e1680042137168-500x394.jpg)
January 26, 2024
OCC Advocates for Revision of Federal Student Permit Policy
(TORONTO – January 26, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following...![An aerial view of an electrical tower.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Energy-500x325.jpeg)
January 23, 2024
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Electrification and Energy Transition Panel Report
(TORONTO– January 23, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following...![Parliament building in toronto, ontario.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Webhero-2021-budget-1-e1702590538799-500x261.jpg)
December 14, 2023
Ontario Chamber Reacts to Expansion of Beverage Alcohol Sales
(Toronto – December 14, 2023) – Today, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO, Rocco Rossi, released the following statement...![Smart Growth Background](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Smart-Growth-Background-e1698182191399-500x271.png)
December 13, 2023