The Ontario Chamber of Commerce

An Evening with the Deputy Ministers

An Evening with the Deputy Ministers is a rare opportunity to connect directly to the action drivers in our government – the deputy ministers who work tirelessly to create a competitive Ontario.

We thank deputy ministers and their staff, our dedicated sponsors and all guests for making the 2011 event so successful. We look forward to seeing everyone again in June 2012.

About the Evening

Launched in 2006, this is an annual evening of dialogue, discussion and sharing of ideas between business and community leaders and the leaders of Ontario’s public service. Through a networking reception, hosted dinner roundtables, and a Q&A period, the evening offers direct access to Ontario’s deputy ministers in an informal setting.

The role of Ontario’s deputy ministers is to ensure the goals and outcomes of the provincial government are met. While often working outside the public spotlight, they are invaluable sources of information and knowledge about their ministries.

Each roundtable is hosted by a different deputy minister, allowing an informal exchange of ideas, concerns and opinions with business leaders at the table. Often when guests wish to discuss issues pertaining to more than one ministry, more than one company representatives attends the event and joins discussions at other tables.

For Your Information

• Following receipt of registration forms, an advance booking form is sent to identify top choices for ministry selection.
• Table reservations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• A maximum of 2 representatives per company will be seated at each table.

Registrations are limited for this unique opportunity and we quickly reach capacity seating each year.