Media Releases
March 14, 2024
Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 Budget
(Toronto – March 14, 2024) – Ontario’s economic prosperity is threatened by inflation, infrastructure backlogs, regulatory barriers, skills gaps, and fears...
February 27, 2024
Ontario Chamber Advocacy Day: A Call to Action to Boost Productivity
(TORONTO– February 27, 2024) – Ahead of its ninth annual Advocacy Day, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is calling...
February 26, 2024
Ontario Chamber Welcomes Higher Education Funding, Calls for Sustained Support
(TORONTO– February 26, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following...
February 15, 2024
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...
February 9, 2024
Chamber Applauds the Province’s Decision to Defer Beer Tax Increase for Two Years
(TORONTO– February 9, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following...
February 7, 2024
Post-Pandemic Business Confidence Continues to Decline: Chamber Report
(TORONTO– February 7, 2024) – High inflation, interest rates and housing costs continue to drive pessimism in Ontario’s economic outlook,...Rapid Policy Updates
March 29, 2023
2023 Federal Budget
On March 28, 2023, the Government of Canada released its Budget: A Made-In-Canada Plan. The following is a summary of...
March 24, 2023
2023 Ontario Budget
On March 23, 2023, the Government of Ontario released its Budget: Building a Strong Ontario. The following is a summary...
November 14, 2022
2022 Fall Economic Statement
On November 14, 2022, the Government of Ontario released its 2022 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review. The following is...
May 2, 2022
2022 Provincial Budget
On April 28, the Government of Ontario released its 2022 Budget: Ontario’s Plan to Build. Developing on previous commitments, Budget...
April 8, 2022
2022 Federal Budget
On April 7, 2022, the Government of Canada released its 2022 Budget: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make...
November 4, 2021
2021 Fall Economic Statement
On November 4, the Government of Ontario released its 2021 Fall Economic Statement entitled, Build Ontario, which provides an update...Blogs
February 22, 2024
On the Road to Fleet Electrification in Ontario
Written by Cindy Bailey, Corporate Sustainability Officer at Purolator The transportation industry is experiencing a significant shift as electric vehicles (EVs)...
September 18, 2023
Youth Boost Helps Young People Prepare for Career Growth with Free Tools and Courses
If you’re like most business owners, you understand the value learning and experience have on personal growth. However, if you’re...
September 14, 2023
Building a Climate Resilient Business with Partners in Project Green – Three Case Studies
Written by Julia Kole, Coordinator for Partners in Project Green. To better prepare for future climate change impacts, businesses must first...
August 28, 2023
Canada Needs All Hands on Deck to Address The Housing Affordability Crisis
Written by Jimmy Jean, Chief Economist at Desjardins Group. Canada takes pride in its multiculturalism, universal healthcare, and commitment to human...
August 24, 2023
Access Wage Subsidy Funding and Achieve Your Digital Goals with the Boost Your Business Technology Grant
The Boost Your Business Technology grant is one of two grants available through the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP). It...
August 8, 2023