Media Releases
May 23, 2017
OCC Statement on the Changing Workplace Review
This morning the Ontario Government’s Special Advisors released their final report in the Changing Workplaces Review, outlining 173 recommendations to...
May 15, 2017
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Strongly Objects to Potential Labour and Employment Standards Reforms
Changes would discourage investment, eliminate jobs and diminish economic opportunities in Ontario, especially among small business owners TORONTO, Monday, May 15,...
April 27, 2017
Back to Balance but not Prudence: Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Chamber challenges government to clarify where business growth will come from TORONTO, April 27, 2017: In response to Budget 2017, the...
April 5, 2017
Business Needs More Support to Limit Cap and Trade Impact
OCC Calls on Premier Wynne to Prevent Exporting Jobs During the Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy TORONTO, April 5, 2017: Today...
March 22, 2017
2017 Federal Budget underwhelming for Ontario’s business community
Ontario Chamber of Commerce encouraged by focus on skills development, but calls for increased investment in trade-enabling infrastructure Toronto, ON, March...
February 17, 2017
Focus Federal Budget Priorities on Strengthening Trade Networks and Closing the Fiscal Gap: Ontario Chamber of Commerce
TORONTO, ON, February 17, 2017: Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) publicly released its federal pre-budget submission, which advances...
February 16, 2017
Focus spring legislative session on strategic infrastructure and lowering business costs to foster confidence: Ontario Chamber of Commerce
TORONTO, ON, February 16th, 2017: Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) formally released its 2017 pre-budget submission containing recommendations...
February 7, 2017
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Delivers Inaugural Ontario Economic Report
Vulnerabilities in Ontario’s economy pose challenges to our prosperity. Government must prioritize growing the economy, creating jobs and driving a...
January 26, 2017
Health Sustainability Most Important Issue for Ontario Voters While System Confidence Wanes: Ontario Chamber of Commerce Survey Results Reveal
Final report of OCC’s Health Transformation Initiative calls for immediate action to strengthen the public health care system TORONTO, January 26,...
December 14, 2016
“Leading the Charge” on Increased Affordability and Transparency for Ontario’s Energy System
Business group calls on government to adopt auction style process when procuring for future sustainable energy supply Toronto, Ontario, December 14,...
December 8, 2016
Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls on Government to Implement a Health Cabinet with Oversight for Provincial Health-related Spending
Managing innovation requires cross-functional action from government Toronto, December 8, 2016: Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the report,...
November 17, 2016