Ahead of World Cup Final, Ontario and New York Business Leaders Call for a Winning North American Trade Partnership

(TORONTO/ALBANY – June 16, 2026) – As the three North American host nations celebrate the conclusion of the largest FIFA World Cup in history, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Business Council of New York State today issued the following joint statement:

“This weekend’s World Cup final marks the culmination of a tournament that brought Canada, the United States, and Mexico together around a shared purpose. Our teamwork as host nations reflects the spirit that has made our economies stronger together, and more successful on the global stage.

“CUSMA/USMCA has helped create jobs, attract investment, strengthen supply chains, and make North American businesses more competitive.

As our governments review the agreement, business priorities are clear. We want fewer barriers to trade – not more. We want lower costs that will lead to more affordable products and services. And we want long-term stability that enables us to invest in innovation and jobs – benefiting our workers, customers and communities.

“In business as in soccer, success demands teamwork – and North America prospers when we work together. By renewing our commitment to cooperation and open trade, we can ensure North America remains the best place in the world to invest, build, and grow.”

– Daniel Tisch, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
– Heather Mulligan, President & CEO, Business Council of New York State

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About the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is the indispensable partner of business and Canada’s largest, most influential provincial chamber. It is an independent, non-profit advocacy and member services organization representing a diverse network of 60,000 members. The OCC convenes, mobilizes, and empowers business and local chambers in pursuit of its purpose: to bring inclusive and sustainable prosperity to Ontario’s businesses, workers, and communities.

About the Business Council of New York State

The Business Council of New York State, Inc. serves as the statewide chamber of commerce and the statewide manufacturing association with more than 3,500 members, representing more than 1 million private sector workers. More than 70% of the Business Council members are small businesses.

For more information, please contact:

Andrea Carmona 
Director of Public Affairs
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
andreacarmona@occ.ca | Mobile: 647 234 0255

Media Contact:

Paul Zuber
Executive Vice President
The Business Council of New York State
paul.zuber@bcnys.org