Media Releases
June 21, 2016
Statement from Allan O’Dette President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce regarding the outcomes of the Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Vancouver
Toronto ON, June 20, 2016: “The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is encouraged by the finance ministers’ decision to move ahead...
May 31, 2016
Leverage the Private Sector to Put Patients First: OCC Report
Ontario Chamber of Commerce positions commissioning as solution to health system woes Toronto ON, May 31, 2016: Today, the Ontario Chamber...
May 3, 2016
Small Business Too Big To Ignore: Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Nearly 3 million Ontarians are employed by small businesses of 100 or less employees, but the rising cost of doing...
April 4, 2016
Ontario’s Skills Gap Widens By 9%: Ontario Chamber of Commerce Report Points to Immigration Reform As Part Of The Solution
TORONTO, ON, April 4, 2016: Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the report, Passport to Prosperity: Ontario’s Priorities...
March 29, 2016
Premier Wynne Responds To Ontario Chamber of Commerce Call for Red Tape Challenge
TORONTO, March 29, 2016: Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) recognizes that the Government of Ontario is taking an...
March 17, 2016
Prioritize Ontario’s Economy in the Federal Budget: Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Infrastructure investment will support economic growth, the small business tax cut requires clarity, and the fiscal gap must be closed Toronto,...
March 15, 2016
“Ontario Is Ready for Health Transformation”: New Study
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Leading Conversation about Patient-Focused Health Care 80% of Province Ready for “Broad Reform” Toronto ON, March 15...
February 25, 2016
‘Back to Balance’ In Sight, But Business Community Must Continue to be Part of the Solution: Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Service Transformation Should be a Key Part of Deficit Reduction Strategy, Support for SME Transition to Cap and Trade Appropriate,...
February 23, 2016
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Calls on Government To Support Employer Transition to the ORPP
Analysis shows EI and WSIB reductions account for less than one-third of total new costs business will incur as a...
February 16, 2016
Government Responds to Ontario Chamber of Commerce Advocacy and Delays ORPP Implementation
Toronto, ON, February 16, 2016: The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is encouraged by the Government of Ontario’s decision to...
January 26, 2016
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Delivers Landmark Agenda to Grow Economy and Spur Job Creation
TORONTO, ON, JAN. 26, 2016: Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), in partnership with the Mowat Centre, released its...
January 11, 2016