Media Releases
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February 7, 2018
Input Costs Soar as Confidence and Projected Profits Fall: Ontario Economic Report 2018
Ontario Chamber of Commerce reveals consequences of a climate that discourages growth TORONTO, February 7, 2018 – Today the Ontario Chamber...![A globe sitting on top of a wooden table.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/North-America-Hero-Image-500x333.jpg)
January 26, 2018
Private Sector Not Prepared for Post-NAFTA World
Toronto, January 26, 2018 – With North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) discussions currently taking place in Montreal, the Ontario...![An ornate building with a lawn in front of it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/EMPLOYMENT-STANDARDS-alternative-services-1-500x333.jpg)
January 15, 2018
Further Offset Measures Needed in Upcoming Budget to Keep Ontario Competitive
TORONTO, Monday, January 15, 2018 – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) provided the Ontario government with 11 recommendations for...![A pile of white paper on a white background.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/LettersBG.jpg)
January 10, 2018
OCC Statement on Minimum Wage
As issues surrounding the new minimum wage have taken the spotlight over the past week, the OCC has released an...![A woman is standing at the counter of a coffee shop.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Small-Business--e1694800095368-500x138.png)
October 16, 2017
“Small Business Too Big To Ignore”
In Celebration of Small Business Week 2017, Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Minister Leal highlight challenges faced by SME community TORONTO,...![A person putting a paper into a voting box.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Hand-casting-a-vote-into-the-ballot-box-1-500x333.jpg)
October 11, 2017
Comprehensive, Pro-Growth Policies Needed in 2018 Election
TORONTO, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released Vote Prosperity, a platform and campaign...![A person is holding a pen with gears on it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/CWR-9-500x333.png)
October 2, 2017
Extending Minimum Wage Implementation Will Slash Job Loss Risk by 74%: Economic Analysis
Final analysis of Bill 148 reveals $12 billion economic problem that the Ontario Government must resolve TORONTO, Wednesday, September 27, 2017...![A red toy car on a concrete floor.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/auto-insurance-150x89.png)
September 20, 2017
Ontario’s Auto-Insurance Problem
Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls on the Province to implement changes to auto insurance system Last Friday, Richard Koroscil, Interim President...![A pile of white paper on a white background.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/LettersBG.jpg)
September 7, 2017
OCC Welcomes Rocco Rossi as New Incoming President and CEO
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Rocco Rossi as New Incoming President and CEO The OCC’s new incoming President and CEO brings...![An architectural blueprint on a blue background.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Infrastructure-1-500x182.png)
August 23, 2017
Ontario Needs More Resilient Infrastructure to Confront Challenges of 21st Century
Report points to a $19 billion infrastructure gap which must be addressed through new accountabilities in Ontario’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan...![A person is holding a pen with gears on it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/CWR-8-500x333.png)
August 14, 2017
185,000 Ontario Jobs at Risk from Bill 148: Independent Economic Impact Analysis
Bill 148 will increase the cost of consumer goods and services by $1,300 per household starting in 2018, according to...![A person is holding a pen with gears on it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/CWR-7-500x333.png)
July 10, 2017