Media Releases
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December 12, 2019
Open Allocation Key To Growing Cannabis Industry and Long-Term Economic Success
(Toronto – December 12, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Cannabis Policy Council (“OCPC”) released a statement in response to the...![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)
December 12, 2019
Improving Regulatory Regime Fundamental to Economic Prosperity
(Toronto, December 12, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the...![A gym with a sign that says goodlife fitness.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Patch-GoodLife-Fitness-1-e1576211311993-500x152.jpg)
November 15, 2019
Ontario Chamber Announced Winners of the 2019 Ontario Business Achievement Awards
(Toronto, Friday, November 15, 2019) – Hundreds of business and community leaders from across Ontario gathered at the Beanfield Centre...![The inside of a greenhouse with plants growing in it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Cannabis-Hero-Image-2-500x333.jpg)
November 7, 2019
New Study Suggests Ontarians Want More Industry Involvement in the Province’s Cannabis Sector
(Toronto – November 7, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Cannabis Policy Council (“OCPC”) released a representative online survey conducted by...![An ornate building with a lawn in front of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/QP-500x255.png)
November 6, 2019
Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review Addresses Key Issues for Ontario’s Business Community
(Toronto, November 6, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement...![An aerial view of the city of toronto.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/OES-Home-Page-Hero-Image-1-500x333.jpg)
November 5, 2019
Premier Ford to Address Business Community at Ontario Economic Summit To Drive Economic Agenda
(Toronto, November 5, 2019) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) announced that Premier Doug Ford will be attending the sixteenth annual...![A red and white bus driving down a city street.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/cars-city-city-center-3126901-500x333.jpg)
October 30, 2019
Robust Transportation Network Fundamental to a Stronger Ontario
(Toronto, October 30, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following...![A desk with a laptop, monitor, and keyboard.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/connection-contemporary-data-450035-e1571841776788-500x260.jpg)
October 28, 2019
Reducing Regulatory Burden Critical to a Stronger Ontario
(Toronto, October 28, 2018) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following...![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)
October 23, 2019
Ontario Chamber Response to Building Smarter Government Initiative
(Toronto, October 23, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement...![A coffee shop with a wooden counter and hanging lights.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/SMALL-BUSINESS-nafinia-putra-59655-500x281.jpg)
October 21, 2019
Chamber Network Highlights Importance of Small Business to Ontario Economy and Communities
(Toronto – October 21, 2019) Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) launched Small Business Too Big To Ignore, a campaign taking place October...![Photo of factories.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Hamilton-ON-RGB-500x333.jpg)
October 3, 2019
Regional Collaboration is Critical to a Stronger Ontario
(Hamilton – October 3, 2019) Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce hosted...![A group of people sitting around a table.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Aging-Population-Event-Hero-Image-500x333.jpg)
October 1, 2019