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FedDev Ontario Invests in the OCC’s Global Growth Fund

On Friday May 17, we announced that the OCC is receiving a contribution of up to $2.67 million through FedDev Ontario’s Prosperity Initiative. This investment will be put toward the OCC’s Global Growth Fund, which provides support to small- and … Continue reading →

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Research Release | The $2 Billion Question: Business Opinion on Funding The Big Move

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), in partnership with GTHA chambers of commerce and boards of trade, has produced a new paper, The $2 billion Question: Business Opinion on Funding The Big Move. The paper presents the results of a … Continue reading →

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Media Release: New Report from OCC Reveals GTHA Business Opinion on Transit Revenue Tools

A coalition of GTHA chambers of commerce and boards of trade release results of GTHA-wide consultations on how to fund new transportation infrastructure. TORONTO, May 14, 2013: The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), in partnership with other GTHA chambers of … Continue reading →

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Celebrating excellence at the OCC 2013 AGM & Convention

Once a year, chambers of commerce and boards of trade that have demonstrated excellence in advancing business success in their communities are awarded at our Annual General Meeting and Convention. We are pleased to announced the winners of this year’s … Continue reading →

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OCC Rapid Policy Update: What the 2013 Ontario Budget means for business

Today, the Government of Ontario tabled its 2013 Budget. What follows is a summary of key highlights from a business perspective. Overall, the Budget is a mixed bag. Some measures will improve our overall competitiveness. These measures include: holding the … Continue reading →

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Media Release: Ontario Budget is mixed bag for business, says Ontario Chamber of Commerce

TORONTO, May 02, 2013: The 2013 Ontario Budget is a mixed bag for business, according to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). The OCC applauds progress on some measures that will improve Ontario’s overall competitiveness. These include maintaining the current … Continue reading →

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OCC Rapid Policy Update: Enbridge Pipelines is Proposing to reverse Line 9. What is the proposal? What does it mean for Ontario and communities?

What is Line 9? Built in the mid-1970s, Line 9 is a pipeline that originally carried oil from Sarnia to Montreal. It was built to provide a secure source of energy to Ontario and Quebec refineries. This line was … Continue reading →

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OCC Research Release: Public Sector Problems, Private Sector Solutions

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Certified General Accountants of Ontario, produced a paper, Public Sector Problems, Private Sector Solutions: Transforming Government in Ontario. This paper makes the case that many of the services Ontarians rely on can be delivered … Continue reading →

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Media Release: Private sector could ease Ontario’s squeeze, says business advocacy groups

Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Certified General Accountants of Ontario release new study on alternative service delivery. TORONTO, ON, April 18, 2013: Partnering with the private sector to deliver more public services could potentially save Ontario billions of dollars, according … Continue reading →

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Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Appoints New CEO

Ottawa, March 28th 2013: The Board of Directors of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Faris as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2, 2013. “Ian is going to be a … Continue reading →

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