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September 7, 2023
Ontario Chamber Marks National Trucking Week by Urging Action on Industry Challenges
(Toronto – September 7, 2023) – As National Trucking Week casts a spotlight on the vital role trucking plays in...![A pen is writing on a piece of paper.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_107661059-2-e1690291316467-500x200.jpg)
July 25, 2023
Ontario and Michigan Chambers of Commerce Applaud Signing of MOU to Boost Cross-Border Economic Cooperation
(Toronto / Michigan – July 25, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce...![A logo with the word obaa on it.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-1-scaled-e1689175032724-500x242.jpg)
July 17, 2023
Ontario Business Achievement Awards: “Building a Sustainable Future”
(TORONTO – July 17, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is proud to unveil the theme for its...![Close,Of,Up,Table,With,Equipment,In,Conference,Room.,3d](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-scaled-e1651669250359-500x230.jpg)
July 5, 2023
Rossi Announces Decision to Step Down, Successor Search Initiated
(TORONTO, ON – July 5, 2023) – Today, Joaquim Ballès, Chair of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), announced that...![Toronto skyline at dusk with the cn tower in the background.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/architecture-buildings-business-city-374870-scaled-e1588790237636-500x226.jpg)
July 5, 2023
Addressing Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis Requires All Hands On Deck
(TORONTO – July 5, 2023) – Housing affordability has become a pressing issue impacting communities of all sizes across Ontario....![A green background with a city skyline in the background.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Graphic-Web-500x154.jpg)
June 12, 2023
Ontario Economic Summit Celebrates 20 Years of Empowering Partnerships for Prosperity
(TORONTO, ON – June 12, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) proudly announces the dates and theme for...![A woman is sitting at a desk with a medical mask on her face.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/side-view-defocused-businesswoman-woman-desk-500x333.jpg)
June 6, 2023
Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Medavie Launch Initiative to Address the Mental Health “Echo Pandemic”
(Toronto – June 6, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Medavie are pleased to announce the launch...![A lake surrounded by trees in a forest.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/scenery-calm-river-sunny-day-1-500x282.jpg)
June 5, 2023
Unleashing Ontario’s Green Potential: Calling for Predictability and Long-Term Planning on World Environment Day
(Toronto – June 5, 2023) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released...![A desk with a lot of papers and a computer.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/overwhelmed-messy-desk-wfh-or-office-500x333.jpg)
May 31, 2023
Government and Industry Must Work Together to Address Mental Health Action Gap
(Toronto, May 31, 2023) – As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)...![A person is holding a test tube in a laboratory.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/MicrosoftTeams-image-21-500x250.jpg)
May 15, 2023
Ontario’s Life Sciences Collaborative Outlines Vision for Stronger, More Resilient Life Sciences Sector in New Report
TORONTO, May 15, 2023 – Three years after Ontario’s biomanufacturing capacity was put to the test during the pandemic, Ontario’s...![A group of people sitting at a table in front of a large screen.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023AGMWeb-258-500x226.jpg)
May 3, 2023
Celebrating Outstanding Leadership in Ontario’s Vital Chamber Community
(Toronto – May 3, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) proudly recognized outstanding chamber leaders at its 111th Annual...![A conference room with a table and chairs.](https://occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1723539202-500x327.jpg)
May 1, 2023