Media Releases
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September 27, 2019
Ensuring Prosperity of Small Business is Critical to a Stronger Ontario
(Peterborough – September 27, 2019) Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce...![The inside of a greenhouse with plants growing in it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Cannabis-Hero-Image-2-500x333.jpg)
September 26, 2019
Ontario Chamber & Fire & Flower Launch Ontario Cannabis Policy Council
(Toronto, ON – September 26, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (the “OCC”) and Fire & Flower Inc....![A canadian dollar coin sits on top of a building.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sudbury-Nickel-Landmark-500x334.jpg)
September 18, 2019
Unleashing Economic Potential of Northern Ontario’s Economy Critical to a Stronger Ontario
(Sudbury – September 18, 2019) Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce...![An aerial view of a canal with trees in the background.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Red-Hero-Image-Media-Release-500x345.jpg)
September 12, 2019
Addressing Regional Imbalances Critical to Ontario’s Future
(Toronto – September 12, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released a new report, The Great Mosaic:...![A row of wine bottles in a store.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Alcohol-Media-Release-Crop-1-500x213.jpg)
July 22, 2019
Unleashing the Economic Potential of Ontario’s Beverage Alcohol Sector
(Toronto — July 22, 2019) Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released a new report, Refreshing the Sale of...![A man in a suit sits on a set of stairs.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Patch-Headshot--500x340.jpg)
July 4, 2019
Ontario Chamber of Commerce selects David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans for the 2019 OBAAs Lifetime Achievement Award
(Toronto — July 4, 2019) The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce GoodLife Founder & CEO David ‘Patch’...![An aerial view of a forest of pine trees.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/aerial-view-conifers-fir-trees-574190-500x331.jpg)
July 3, 2019
Next Phase of Cannabis Retail Supports Ontario’s Budding Industry
(Toronto – July 3, 2019) Today, Michelle Eaton, Vice President of Communications and Government Relations, OCC released the following statement...![An aerial view of a forest of pine trees.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/aerial-view-conifers-fir-trees-574190-500x331.jpg)
June 14, 2019
More Remains to be Done to Strike the Right Balance on Edibles
(Toronto – June 14, 2019) Today, Daniel Safayeni, Director of Policy, OCC released the following statement in response to Health...![A silhouette of an oil pump at sunset.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/dawn-drill-evening-70362-e1560459439447-500x247.jpg)
June 13, 2019
Ontario’s Economy Linked to Prosperity of Energy Sector
(Toronto – June 13, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce 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)
June 11, 2019
Sixteenth Annual Ontario Economic Summit to Address Competitiveness Challenges for Ontario Industry
(Toronto, June 11, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) announced advance access registration for the sixteenth annual...![A train on a train track.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/TRANSPORT-geoffrey-arduini-408-e1516321020569-500x333.jpg)
May 30, 2019
Canada Infrastructure Bank Investment Shows Great Promise for Ontario Business Community
(Toronto – May 30, 2019) Today Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in...![A laptop and a monitor on a desk.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Broadband-Business-e1558531474461-500x278.jpg)
May 22, 2019