Premier Doug Ford to Headline the 2024 Ontario Economic Summit

TORONTO, ON – November 6, 2024 – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is excited to announce Premier Doug Ford as a keynote speaker at the much-anticipated 2024 Ontario Economic Summit (OES). The 21st edition of the event will take place from November 20 to 21 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, with a networking reception at the popular Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada.

This year’s summit, “Future-Proofing Ontario: Building an Inclusive, Sustainable Economy,” will convene leaders across sectors with the purpose of strengthening Ontario’s position as a global economic powerhouse.

“Premier Ford’s participation underscores the vital importance of collaboration between government, business, and community partners in building Ontario’s future,” says Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the OCC. “The Ontario Economic Summit has always been about bringing diverse perspectives together to drive our province forward. This year’s focus on future-proofing our economy perfectly aligns with the Premier’s vision to invest strategically in Ontario’s growth and resilience.”

The Ontario Economic Summit will highlight an array of engaging panel discussions, high-profile keynote speakers and interactive sessions, along with the highly anticipated return of the OCC’s Policy Debate Series. Covering diverse topics, including the bioeconomy and life sciences, reconciliation and the Indigenous economy, competitive green economy, and AI-powered growth, the summit will offer innovative insight, research-driven and informed solutions, that will propel growth strategy and facilitate profound connections with key stakeholders to advance Ontario’s economy.

Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the agenda and esteemed speakers. For more information, please visit www.occ.ca/events/2024oes.

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About the Ontario Chamber of Commerce 

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) stands as the indispensable partner of businesses and Canada’s largest, most influential provincial chamber. Operating as an independent, non-profit advocacy and member services organization, the OCC represents a diverse network of 60,000 members. Its 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 inclusive, sustainable economic growth.

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