News in a Nutshell (Aug 23 – Aug 27)

Politics - Provincial As election nears, Ontario Liberals believe their gravest enemy is indecision, Toronto Star Province's wage-freeze talks go off the rails, Toronto Star Business BMO results lower bar for bank sector, Globe and Mail Telus takes aim at Shaw over CanWest content, Globe and Mail Economy If the economic road is so bumpy, why are all those trucks on the move?, Globe and Mail Ontario's debt hit record $212.1 billion in 2009-10, CTV News Canadian construction industry faces slowdown, Toronto Star Borders Debate rages over Detroit-Windsor bridge plan, Michigan ...Read More

News in a Nutshell (Aug 16 – Aug 20)

Provincial Politics Making sense of McGuinty's cabinet tweaks, Globe and Mail Pledges power to municipalities, Intelligencer We're not perfect, McGuinty says, Ottawa Citizen Business Google Eyes Canadian Expansion, CTV News Ontario a developing video-game player, London Free Press Economy 'Ontario economy is growing,' Dalton McGuinty says, Toronto Star Enough stimulus, say Canadian business leaders, Toronto Sun Trade Canada-Europe free trade talks prompt Turkey to jump on board, Embassy Borders  Environmental group fights US-Canada bridge construction, AFP Ambassador Bridge owner Matty Moroun loses bid to keep plaza, Windsor Star Northern Ontario Hudak says he will scrap Far ...Read More

OCC Creating Survey to Help Businesses Upgrade Workforce Skills

The OCC task force on workforce literacy and essential skills is creating a survey to help businesses address skills deficits in the workplace. The survey will provide an opportunity for businesses to better inform us about what programs and incentives are needed to bring workers up to speed with the demands of the job in the most efficient fashion. The Chamber Network can expect to receive the survey in early September. Stay posted for more information. Read More

OCC Task Force Getting the Scoop on Red Tape from Business

The OCC’s task force on red tape held its first meeting last week to discuss alternative ways to regulate that are economically competitive and support sustainable economic growth. The task force has created a list of guiding principles that will allow the government to achieve an improved approach to regulation based on consensus and the active involvement of the business community. Member chambers and boards of trade should stay tuned for the opportunity to contribute to this list and tell us ...Read More

News in a Nutshell (Aug 9 – Aug 13)

Provincial Politics Premiers drop economic ball, Toronto Star Ontario's Premier Dad rolls dice on nanny image, Globe and Mail Business Behind the battle over BlackBerry, Toronto Star Economy Canada's innovative malaise: The cure's in our culture, Globe and Mail CAW head calls for national jobs summit, CBC News Federal flexibility needed, Toronto Star Trade Canadian exports take hit in June, Globe and Mail Never been a better time for Canada to set rules with U.S., Montreal Gazette Borders Border 'partner', Windsor Star Bridge may open by 2014, Cornwall Standard Freeholder Strong support for cheaper passports, CANOE.ca Energy Replace ...Read More

News in a Nutshell (Aug 2 – Aug 6)

Provincial Politics Premiers' dilemma: Economic recovery or fighting deficits, Toronto Star Premiers meet to discuss economy, water protection, CTV News Hudak looks at cutting HST, Ottawa Citizen Premiers split over Ottawa's role in stimulating economy, Globe and Mail Business RIM unveils BlackBerry Torch, Toronto Star As corporate India expands, a Toronto business school sees opportunity, Toronto Star Economy Federal cash boosts local businesses, London Free Press Who's hiring, who's firing as the jobs market stalls, Globe and Mail Transportation Province vows rapid rail link to Pearson by 2015 Pan Ams, Toronto Star Energy Power ...Read More

News in a Nutshell (July 26 – July 30)

Politics - Provincial Dalton McGuinty admits government has been 'sloppy,' but vows to learn from mistakes, Toronto Star Premiers seek difficult census compromise, Globe and Mail Rae of hope for Dalton McGuinty, Toronto Star Business BCE expected to raise dividend by 5%, re-launch solo, National Post RIM aims to take bite out of Apple, Globe and Mail Toronto to get new office tower and hotel near Union Station, Toronto Star ArcelorMittal to boost steel price, Globe and Mail Economy Ontario: From 'whipping boy' to impressive rebound, CTV News Double-dip recession unlikely: ...Read More

News in a Nutshell (July 19 – July 23)

Provincial Politics Hudak closing in on premier's office, Niagara Falls Review Dwight Duncan's wage-freeze pitch gets frosty reception, Toronto Star Federal Politics Provinces rally against Ottawa as anger over census mounts, Globe and Mail Affirmative action set for Ottawa overhaul, National Post Economy Business is missing, National Post Canada's economy slowly sharply, central bank says, Toronto Star Loonie should approach parity when U.S. outlook improves, National Post Energy The solar panel divide, Toronto Star Trade U.S. will allow Canada to collect softwood lumber duty, CTV News When EU talks trade, it receives more than it ...Read More

News in a Nutshell (July 12 – July 16)

HST Ontario farmers expect to benefit from new regime, London Free Press Good tax, bad move, National Post Provincial Politics Ontario rules out plans for Supercorp, Globe and Mail Business Loblaw aims to own "barbecue", Toronto Star Another remarkable year at RIM,  570 News Economy A few reasons why Canada's economy is better than the U.S. economy, National Post Recession slowed immigration: OECD, CBC News Canadian economy set to slow, Toronto Star Trade Trade deficit climbs in May, CTV News Trade jump highlights economic growth, Globe and Mail Transportation GO plan envisions 3 new stations, Hamilton ...Read More

News in a Nutshell (July 5 – July 9)

HST Public's HST phobia needless, Winnipeg Free Press HST equals more jobs, Windsor Star Provincial Politics NDP leader earning her TTC legs, Toronto Star Business Nickel workers approve contract with Vale, Globe and Mail Economy Double-dip recession fear overdone: Scotiabank, CBC News Ontario at front of June jobs boom, Toronto Star Trade EU, Canada put faith in trade, Toronto Star Canada to double wheat sales to China, Globe and Mail Transportation To avoid transit disaster, GTA needs road tolls and taxes now: report, Toronto Star How to fund transit plans?, Toronto Star Canada-US trade to hit ...Read More