On November 21, 2023, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Climate Positive Energy Initiative (CPE) at the University of Toronto hosted an in-person event focused on showcasing smart and clean tech solutions, including sustainability, smart mobility, buildings, business commerce, the energy grid, and other digital and physical infrastructure solutions relevant to Ontario’s economy.

The Ontario Economic Summit (OES) brings together thought leaders from business, labour, academia, the not-for-profit sector, and government to discuss and shape Ontario’s public policy agenda and strengthen the economy.

This event is designed to bring together Ontario’s business community to engage in conversation with Ontario’s Chiefs of Staff.

The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) are the most distinguished industry celebration in the province, recognizing business success. For the fourth year, the 2023 Ontario Business Achievement Awards continued as a television broadcast and took the form of six back-to-back episodes highlighting those who are supporting Ontario’s economy.

On February 7, 2024, the OCC unveiled the 2024 Ontario Economic Report, the province’s most comprehensive analysis of business confidence, policy priorities, and regional economic projections for the year ahead. The event featured the latest business confidence numbers and economic projections and insights on key areas including mental health, climate and energy, labour, supply chains, and more. Daniel Tisch, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s new President and CEO, presented the report highlights, followed by a panel discussion featuring Doug Porter, BMO’s Chief Economist and Managing Director of Economics, and David Lebeter, President and CEO of Hydro One.

Sincere thanks to our Co-host, the Empire Club of Canada, Lead Partners Hydro One and VIA High Frequency Rail, VIP Reception Sponsor, Waste Connections of Canada, Supporting Sponsor, Sussex Strategies, and report partners Hydro One, Bruce Power, Golfdale Consulting and BMO Financial Group.

Watch the event recording. 

Advocacy Day is an event for the Ontario Chamber Network to share  priorities, ideas, and concerns of local communities with elected and non-elected officials.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention represents one of the most significant opportunities for business leaders from across the province to come together to network with peers, debate policy issues important to the Ontario business community, and shape our advocacy agenda for the year ahead.

The Ontario Business Advisory Council (OBAC) series brings together high-profile senior officials from the provincial and federal governments with a small group of key business stakeholders for frank and open discussions in a breakfast or lunch-style setting.