Call to Action: Building Safer and Healthier Communities through Comprehensive Support Services

(TORONTO– February 15, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following statement:

“As President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, I reiterate our longstanding appeal to support our most vulnerable communities across Ontario. The persistent crisis of mental health and addictions demands an immediate and comprehensive response that balances supports for individuals struggling with addictions while fostering a business environment conducive to recovery and community well-being. We urge the Government of Ontario to invest in evidence-based treatment like detox centres and healing lodges and allocate sustainable funding for vital health services. It is imperative that we work together to safeguard both lives and livelihoods.”

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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’s mission is to convene, align and advance the interests of its members through principled policy work, value-added business services and broad engagement to drive competitiveness and economic growth in the province.

For more information, please contact:
Andrea Carmona
Manager of Public Affairs
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
andreacarmona@occ.ca | Mobile: (647) 234-0255