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		<title>Government Introduces Family Caregiver Leave Act</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On December 8, 2011, Bill 30, the Ontario Family Caregiver Leave Act (Employment Standards Amendment), 2011, received its first reading. If passed, Bill 30 will create a new leave providing Ontario employees with up to eight weeks unpaid leave, to &#8230; <a href="http://occ.on.ca/2012/government-introduces-family-caregiver-leave-act/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>OBAC Hosts U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On February 17, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) hosted the first Ontario Business Advisory Council (OBAC) of 2012 with David Jacobson, U.S. Ambassador to Canada. David noted how the free flow of people and goods is vital to a robust &#8230; <a href="http://occ.on.ca/2012/obac-hosts-u-s-ambassador-david-jacobson/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Diversity Makes for a Winning Business Strategy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Of the $360 billion spent by Canadian corporations and government on procurement annually, only 3% goes to diversely-owned suppliers. Outstanding Canadian businesses are seizing on emerging trade opportunities through bridging new connections to suppliers, communities, and countries overseas. These businesses &#8230; <a href="http://occ.on.ca/2012/diversity-makes-for-a-winning-business-strategy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Drummond Report Sets Stage for Ontario&#8217;s Future Competitiveness</title>
		<description><![CDATA[TORONTO:  To slay the deficit and keep Ontario competitive, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) believes the government must seriously consider the package of reforms coming out of the Commission on the Reform of Ontario&#8217;s Public Service (the Drummond Report). &#8230; <a href="http://occ.on.ca/2012/drummond-reports-sets-stage-for-ontarios-future-competitiveness/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>OBAC Welcomes U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our first Ontario Business Advisory Council (OBAC) meeting of the 2012 series with U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson. Date: Friday, February 17th, 2012 Location: Sutton Place Hotel, Stop 33 Registration &#38; Breakfast: &#8230; <a href="http://occ.on.ca/2012/obac-welcomes-u-s-ambassador-david-jacobson/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>OCC Accepting Applications for Administrator</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for an Administrator position. Please send all applications as soon as possible to Scott McCammon, Vice President &#38; General Manager at scottmccammon@occ.on.ca.]]></description>
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		<title>A Message from the President &amp; CEO</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Allan O&#8217;Dette, President &#38; CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce Hello Everyone, As the new President &#38; CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, I am privileged to lead the most influential business advocacy network in the province of Ontario. &#8230; <a href="http://occ.on.ca/2012/a-message-from-the-president-ceo/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Corporate Income Tax Rate Advocacy Campaign</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is urging the government to keep its commitment to reduce the corporate income tax (CIT) rate to 10 percent by 2013. We ask that members assist in this important advocacy campaign by engaging their &#8230; <a href="http://occ.on.ca/2012/corporate-income-tax-rate-advocacy-campaign/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Accessibility Legislation and Emergency Preparedness Resources</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On January 1, 2012, two requirements dealing with emergency preparedness came into effect under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Organizations that prepare emergency procedures, plans or public safety information, and make it available to the public must provide &#8230; <a href="http://occ.on.ca/2012/accessibility-legislation-and-emergency-preparedness-resources/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>OCC Committee Opportunities for SMEs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Small- and medium-sized businesses are reminded of the opportunity to participate on the Ontario Chamber of Commerce&#8217;s (OCC) newly created policy committees. The OCC is asking Chambers to nominate local businesses who are interested in joining an OCC policy committee. &#8230; <a href="http://occ.on.ca/2012/occ-committee-opportunities-for-smes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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