Workforce Development Crucial to Support Economic Growth

(Toronto – April 3, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement welcoming the new co-chair of its Workforce Development Policy Council:

“I am delighted to welcome Marketa D. Evans as Co-Chair of our Workforce Development Policy Council,” said Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the OCC. “Marketa brings a wealth of experience in the public and private sectors, with a key focus on addressing complex workforce development challenges. She will be an asset to the Council as we continue to engage with government on files critical to Ontario’s economic resilience.”

The Workforce Development Policy Council works to guide the OCC’s continued policy and advocacy priorities on this file, ensuring the Province makes the necessary investments to support Ontario’s productivity and competitiveness. In 2024-25, ongoing areas of focus include:

• Enabling a robust postsecondary education sector to ensure a thriving workforce of the future.
• Addressing prevailing labour and skills shortages in key economic sectors and regions.
• Fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

“I very much welcome this exciting and tremendously important opportunity,” said Marketa D. Evans. Developing a strong workforce is central to our work at Ontario’s public colleges. It’s more important than ever to ensure people entering the workforce have the expertise and qualifications that align with employers’ needs in this rapidly evolving economy. As co-chair of the Workforce Development Policy Council, I look forward to working with stakeholders across industries to develop solutions and thought leadership to spur the province’s economic growth.”

For further details about the Workforce Development Policy Council, click here. For more information on how to join the Council, please contact Simranzeet Singh Vig, Senior Policy Analyst.

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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 inclusive, sustainable economic growth in the province.

For more information, please contact:
Samir Janmohamed
Senior Public Affairs Specialist
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
samirjanmohamed@occ.ca | Mobile: (647) 882-9878