Media Releases
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
July 10, 2017
Labour Relations and Employment Standards Changes Too Much, Too Fast
The Keep Ontario Working coalition calls for Ontario Government to give employers more time to adjust to sweeping reforms TORONTO, July...
June 20, 2017
Half of Ontarians fear their skills will soon be obsolete
New OCC report urges urgent action to improve alignment of skills, education, career opportunities TORONTO, June 20, 2017 – Today the...
May 30, 2017