Ontario Business Stands in Solidarity Against Racism and Discrimination in all its Forms

(Toronto – June 1, 2020) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement:

“We stand with the black community in solidarity against racism and discrimination in all its forms. We all have an obligation to call out, stand-up, and raise our voices against racism, injustice and discrimination of all types.

“We call on Ontario’s employers and employees to show leadership in their communities to end discrimination in all of its forms and ensure that everyone’s rights are respected – no matter their race, ethnicity, or national origin. We have a collective responsibility to create progress toward a just and equal future.”

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About the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
For more than a century, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has been the independent, non-partisan, indispensable partner of Ontario business. The OCC’s mission is to support economic growth in Ontario by defending business priorities at Queen’s Park on behalf of its network’s diverse 60,000 members.

For more information, please contact:
Michelle Eaton
Vice President, Public Affairs
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
michelleeaton@occ.ca or 647-261-4594