Media Releases
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March 24, 2020
Prioritizing public health is our best long-term economic strategy
(Toronto, March 24, 2020) – Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in reaction...![A person holding a marijuana plant in a blue glove.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/person-holding-green-canabis-2178565-500x333.jpg)
March 24, 2020
Ontario Cannabis Policy Council Calls for Cannabis Sector to be Included in COVID-19 Economic Relief Packages
(Toronto – March 24, 2020) – Today, the Ontario Cannabis Policy Council (“OCPC”) released a statement by OCPC Co-Chairs Daniel Safayeni, Director...![A stethoscope sits on top of a stack of books.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Hero-Image2-1-500x333.jpg)
March 21, 2020
Ontario Chamber Calls on Province’s Business Community to Help Flatten the Curve
(Toronto, March 21, 2020) – Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in reaction...![A forklift truck is loading a container in a warehouse.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/COVID-19-Hero-Image2-500x333.jpg)
March 19, 2020
Ontario Chamber Supports 24-hour Truck Delivery
(Toronto, March 19, 2020) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the...![A globe sitting on top of a wooden table.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/North-America-Hero-Image-500x333.jpg)
March 18, 2020
Ontario Chamber Encouraged by Further Measures Announced by Government of Canada to Support Business
(Toronto, March 18, 2020) – Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in reaction...![Map of Ontario.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Ontario-Map-500x334.jpg)
March 17, 2020
Ontario Chamber Supports Further Measures To Protect Public Health
(Toronto, March 17, 2020) – Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in reaction...![A large brick building with trees and grass in front of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Queens-Park-Hero-Image-e1584370185545-500x164.jpg)
March 16, 2020
OCC and OMA Support Protecting Workers and Waiving Sick Notes during COVID-19
(Toronto, March 16, 2020) – The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) welcome and applaud...![A bridge over a body of water.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/OER-Page-Hero-Image3-500x333.jpg)
February 26, 2020
New Research Identifies Opportunities to Support Small Business Success
(Toronto – February 26, 2020) – Released today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) fourth annual Ontario Economic Report (OER)...![A map of the world with an orange and yellow background.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/OER-Web-Hero-Image-500x333.jpg)
February 21, 2020
Media Advisory: Ontario Chamber to Release Ontario Economic Report & Small Business Friendliness Indicator
(Toronto – February 21, 2020) – On February 26th, be one of the first to hear the most critical data...![A group of business people putting their hands together on a desk.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/stock-photos-hands-scaled-e1580768193564-500x224.jpg)
February 4, 2020
Ontario Chamber and BarterPay Announce New Partnership
(Toronto – February 4, 2020) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and BarterPay Canada Inc. announced a new...![A group of people walking down a city street.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/pedestrians-918471_1920-500x333.jpg)
January 30, 2020
Accessibility and Inclusivity Critical to Building a Stronger Ontario
(Toronto – January 30, 2020) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the...![A blue and black background with smoke coming out of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Hero-Image-500x333.png)
December 19, 2019