The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is the indispensable partner of business, representing over 60,000 businesses of all sizes and sectors from across the province.
Join the
@OntarioCofC
on November 22-23 at the Fairmont Royal York for the much-anticipated in-person return of the Ontario Economic Summit.
Early-bird tickets are on sale until July 15.
#OES2022
Register now:
The Grow Your Business Online Grant offered through the Government of Canada, and the
@OntarioCofC
helps SMEs adopt e-commerce technologies.
Apply now:
Thank you to Premier
@fordnation
& Minister
@VictorFedeli
for joining us for a virtual Town Hall this afternoon on public health efforts, relief programs & the road to economic
#recovery
for Ontario.
#ICYMI
we will be sharing the recording this afternoon!
We are thrilled to announce our new VP of Communications and Government Relations, Michelle Eaton! A communications and public affairs professional for close to 15 years with roots in Southwestern Ontario. Welcome to the
#ONChamberNetwork
@MichelleLyEaton
!
Congratulations to our VP of Policy & Government Relations
@karlbaldauf
! The
#ONChamberNetwork
wishes you all the best in your new role as Chief of Staff to the President of the Treasury Board.
RETWEET & HELP SPREAD THE WORD: The
@ONgov
has launched a new website that will help businesses and their employees work with the province to meet the challenges of
#COVID19
:
@fordnation
We're delighted to announce that Claudia Dessanti is now our Senior Manager of Policy at the OCC, leading our policy analysis and responses & impacting our members in communities across the province.
Congratulations
@claudessanti
!
#ONChamberNetwork
(1/2) The OCC &
@HicksMorley
have created a
#COVID19
Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit to support Ontario businesses.
Businesses must be equipped with the knowledge, skills, & resources to protect public health & ensure continued essential operations:
“Alongside our colleagues at the
@CdnChamberofCom
, we have long called on the federal government to fix Bill C-69’s flaws through amendments recommended by both stakeholders and the Senate." Read our full statement.
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
@roccorossiTO
We're delighted to announce that Daniel Safayeni is now our Vice President of Policy at the OCC, managing our diverse portfolio of policy files impacting our members in communities across the province.
Congratulations
@DSafayeni
!
#ONChamberNetwork
(1/2) The
@OntarioCofC
is proud to announce
@mohamadfakih8
as the 2021 CEO of the Year Award recipient.
Congratulations Mohamad! Thank you for your incredible leadership & focus on supporting local communities.
Learn more:
#OBAA2021
#DifferenceMakers
"The
@OntarioNDP
are offering constructive ideas for the
@ONgov
to consider to help SMEs during this crisis. Relief for commercial renters & support for SMEs to access capital & finance remote work options are actions we are also recommending," said
@roccorossiTO
Small and medium-sized businesses and community-based non-profits and charities are struggling to weather the
#COVID19
storm.
We want them to survive, and be able to keep staff on the payroll.
The provincial govt can help with our Save Main Street plan.
#COVID19Ontario
Now that we know that kids are returning to school, we need to know if businesses will reopen on January 26.
We shouldn't be waiting until the last minute for employers and employees to plan ahead. We ask the government to act now!
#onpoli
Exciting
#ONChamberNetwork
news!
Through the
#COVID19
Rapid Screening Initiative, participating chambers & boards of trade will roll out free rapid tests for
#SMEs
in Ontario to help curb the spread & keep our communities safe. .
#RapidTestLeaders
Today the
@OntarioCofC
&
#ONChamberNetwork
released "Vax-Pass Tenets" developed with guidance from legal experts at
@McCarthy_ca
.
The framework helps create clarity for Ontario businesses with shared confidence.
Read here:
Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce
@DanTisch
as the new President & CEO of the
@OntarioCofC
effective January 2024. With his wealth of experience, we're confident Daniel will take the OCC to new heights. Please join us in welcoming him!
Release:
Approximately 1 in 5 members of the working age population in Canada is living with a mental health problem or illness. Learn more about mental wellness in the workplace and access resources at:
#BellLetsTalk
@BellLetsTalk
The
@OntarioCofC
welcomes Bianca Caramento as the OCC's newest Senior Policy Analyst.
Bianca will work with our members to develop evidence-based policies and advance the OCC's advocacy agenda.
Welcome and congratulations, Bianca!
Join
#CanadaUnited
. Together we can help local businesses recover. RBC will contribute 5¢ for every share, like and view to help support small businesses. Conditions apply. Visit .
@GoCanadaUnited
Small businesses across Ontario have been heavily impacted by
#COVID19
– local businesses have always been there for us and need our support now more than ever.
Support and shop small businesses in Ontario.
#TooBig2Ignore
#SmallBusinessWeek
1/ Small businesses are cornerstones of our local economies & key to thriving communities.
The OCC is partnering w the Gov of Canada to support
#smallbiz
w a new
#shoplocal
initiative to help move our economic recovery forward:
@mary_ng
@RachelBendayan
#InternationalWomensDay
is just around the corner. The OCC and
@BMO
are celebrating influential women across Ontario as we press for progress.
@BarkerMerz
is Senior Vice-President of the South Western Ontario Division at BMO.
#BMOforWomen
The
@OntarioCofC
welcomes Tracy Macgregor as the OCC's new VP, Member Services.
Tracy will be working closely with the
#ONChamberNetwork
in supporting their important work in communities across Ontario.
Welcome and congratulations, Tracy!
Read here:
The Ontario Chamber has raised ideas on how to provide immediate relief to small businesses who are on the verge of bankruptcy in light of the new restrictions introduced this week with Ontario's Minister of Finance
@PBethlenfalvy
. See our letter -
Ontario should have a competitive market for
#cannabis
: curbside pick-up & delivery should be made permanent to allow the private sector the necessary tools to compete against the illicit market, while creating jobs & economic growth.
@DSafayeni
Today, the
#ONChamberNetwork
released the report, Supporting Ontario’s Budding Cannabis Industry, outlining Ontario’s competitive recreational
#cannabis
advantage and how it can capitalize on Canada’s first-mover status. Read the report:
#ONCannabis
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls for reform in Ontario's cannabis industry, pointing to recent delivery stoppage as an example of risks for the sector.
#onpoli
Labour shortages are hurting Ontario's economy. We call on the feds to increase Ontario’s economic immigrant allocation & to provide more autonomy in immigration to ensure newcomers meet the economic needs of the province.
@SeanFraserMP
@MonteMcNaughton
The
@OntarioCofC
is delighted to officially welcome its new President & CEO,
@DanTisch
! With over 30 years of experience at the intersection of business & public policy, his expertise will be invaluable in elevating our work as the
#IndispensablePartnerOfBiz
.
(1/2) “The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is disappointed in the cancellation of the Hamilton LRT project. For years, we’ve supported the
@hamiltonchamber
, & its many members who have advocated for the LRT & its economic and social benefits for the province.” -
@roccorossiTO
#onpoli
We would like to acknowledge our accredited chambers of commerce and boards of trade across the province. We are the voice of business in Ontario.
#OCCAGM
#ONChamberNetwork
Thank you
@StevenDelDuca
, Leader,
@OntLiberal
for engaging with & taking questions from 100 chambers & boards of trade from across Ontario today. The
#ONChamberNetwork
is the indispensable partner of business - we look forward to meeting with
@OntLiberal
at Advocacy Day in March!
1/ Thank you Premier
@fordnation
, Minister
@celliottability
, Solicitor General
@SylviaJonesMPP
& General Rick Hillier for joining us for the Ontario Vaccination Support Council.
The Council is made up of 200 businesses, unions, academic institutions, chambers & boards of trade.
The 2019 Ontario Economic Report will be released on Tuesday, February 19th. Excited to have
@Sflecce
joining us for a panel discussion as we dive into the key takeaways from
#OER2019
.
#onpoli
1/ The
@OntarioCofC
launched today the Ontario Vaccination Support Council w our partners at
@BrucePower
&
@Facebook
Canada, founded by close to 100 businesses & the
#ONChamberNetwork
. Ontario’s business community stands ready to assist in the fight against
#COVID19
.
The
#ONChamberNetwork
supports a centralized, Canada-wide approach to COVID-19 proof of vaccination.
This would both encourage more Canadians to get vaccinated & allow more businesses to safely reopen.
Read our letter:
Chambers of commerce & boards of trade from coast to coast to coast are getting ready for the
#CanadaUnited
Shopping Weekend!
From August 28-30 the national
#chambernetwork
will be showing local some love by buying, dining & shopping local!
@GoCanadaUnited
#ONChamberNetwork
Thank you to
@StevenDelDuca
, Leader of the
@OntLiberal
for meeting with members of Ontario's business community this afternoon. We had a great discussion around economic stability, individual safety, and jobs & growth now and for an inclusive post-pandemic
#economicrecovery
.
Thank you Minister
@PrabSarkaria
for joining chambers & boards of trade across Ontario this morning to take questions from the
#ONChamberNetwork
& discuss supports available to
#smallbiz
, including the newly launched Ontario Small Business Support Grant.
Today, we would like to spotlight our member
@HighTide_HITI
.
As a thought leader in the cannabis industry, they were named one of Canada's top growing companies in 2021 by the Globe and Mail.
Thank you for all that you do.
#StrongerTogether
Please join us in welcoming Andrea Carmona to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce team!
@accarmonaosp
starts today as Manager of Public Affairs.
Welcome to the OCC family, Andrea. We look forward to working with you!
Congratulations to the team at the
@OntarioCofC
on the 20th anniversary of the Ontario Economic Summit.
This year’s theme, Partnerships for Prosperity, is a timely one. Now, more than ever, we all need to work together to build a stronger, more resilient economy.
Today, we are celebrating the OCC's anniversary. For over 100 years, we have been advocating on behalf of our members to help drive forward a prosperous Ontario."Ontario occupies a unique position in the Dominion"
#ONChamberNetwork
The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund reopens today at 1:00 PM EST with small business relief grants up to $5,000 available for small businesses.
Apply today ➡️
@GoCanadaUnited
#ONChamberNetwork
Lifting capacity limits for some businesses and not others, without presenting data, public health indicators, or a clear rationale has left many businesses frustrated.
We urge the government to address this discrepancy with a sense of urgency.
#onpoli
"To date, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has signed 7 joint releases with US state chambers highlighting the extent of our integrated economies and reiterating our shared support of free trade." -
@roccorossiTO
President & CEO, OCC
#ONChamberNetwork
The OCC and
@BMO
are hosting a panel discussion on women entrepreneurs and innovation for
#InternationalWomensDay
. We are profiling Kerry Gaetano, Director of Communications, BMO. Learn more:
#BMOforWomen
A huge win for the Ontario Cannabis Policy Council!
The Council applauds the government’s announcement to end the lottery system and move towards an open allocation model for private retail
#cannabis
licenses.
@douglasdowney
@RodPhillips01
@fordnation
#OER2022
will provide insights on regional employment and population trends across the province. Join us on February 3 from 9 am - 10 am for the report launch. Register today at
Better understanding and addressing Ontario’s skills mismatch has been a longstanding priority for the OCC and our members. We were pleased to host a roundtable today with the Hon.
@Sflecce
, Minister of Education &
@JACentralON
on finding solutions to address the skills mismatch.
Today the
@OntarioCofC
released the fifth annual Ontario Economic Report highlighting the unprecedented year that was 2020 and the unpredictability that lies in the year ahead. Read
#OER2021
:
Thank you to the Hon.
@mary_ng
, federal Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade for joining us this morning to answer questions on relief programs & economic recovery!
#ICYMI
- We will share the recording here:
@roccorossiTO
Today the
@OntarioCofC
&
#ONChamberNetwork
released the sixth annual Ontario Economic Report highlighting challenges faced by the business community and the unpredictability that lies in the year ahead. Release:
Today, Canada's Minister of Public Services & Procurement
@AnitaOakville
joined our Ontario Vaccine Support Council meeting with an update on federal government distribution & deployment & a Q/A with our members moderated by
@roccorossiTO
.
#cdnpoli
After 6 remarkable years,
@roccorossiTO
,
@OntarioCofC
President & CEO, announced his decision to step down Jan 2024 so that a new leader can embark on OCC's next strategic plan. We are grateful for his leadership & please join us in wishing him our best.
Today, the
@OntarioCofC
's Ontario Vaccination Support Council launched an online portal with our partners
@Bruce_Power
&
@Facebook
Canada to connect Ontario's public health units with private sector organizations offering local support. Visit the portal: .
Ahead of the 4th anniversary of cannabis legalization in Canada, the
@OntarioCofC
calls for bold government action to ensure the province becomes a global leader in the cannabis market, attracts new investment and displaces the illegal market.
Recognizing the importance of childcare for women's participation in the labour force, the
@OntarioCofC
,
@o_n_n
&
@YWCAToronto
have written to the
@ONgov
about the social & economic importance of childcare as a critical component of economic recovery:
Today the
#ONChamberNetwork
celebrates the start of
#PrideMonth2021
!
Although we can't gather in person, it's more important than ever to continue to work together towards equality. We all have a role to play in creating inclusive communities for
#LGBTQ2s
+ Canadians.
The
@OntarioCofC
is proud to announce
@ruffoloj
as the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Congratulations John! Thank you for your incredible leadership and philanthropic contributions in Ontario & beyond. Learn more:
#OBAA2022
#InclusiveEconomy
The faster the population is inoculated, the faster we can safely reopen & work together on the province's economic recovery.
The Ontario Vaccination Support Council stands ready to support the province's historic vaccination effort.
#ONChamberNetwork
1/ The Ontario Vaccination Support Council encourages everyone to get their shot as the vaccination rollout ramps up across Ontario: .
We’re proud to support
@ThisIsOurShotCA
, encouraging ALL Canadians to get their shot.
#ThisIsOurShotCA
Full house for our annual
#QPAdvocacyDay
! President and CEO, OCC
@roccorossiTO
kicks off the day: “The work that we are able to do would not be possible without our 135 chambers of commerce and boards of trade across Ontario!”
#ONChamberNetwork
#onpoli
Great initiative by our member
@Bell
to support Canadians working from home due to
#COVID
ー19. We have heard from a number of businesses who have chosen to reduce to or suspend in-person contact & opt for virtual meetings instead. Thank you
@Bell
- we are in this together!
To assist Canadians working from home because of COVID-19, we will be waiving extra usage fees for all residential Internet customers until April 30th. This will be applied automatically. No action is required by our customers.
The
#ONChamberNetwork
supports a centralized, Canada-wide approach to
#COVID19
proof-of-immunization that could be easily used to confirm vaccination status for international & domestic use.
Read our position on Proof-of-Immunization: .
#cdnpoli
Thank you to our President and CEO,
@roccorossiTO
for his 6 years of remarkable leadership, leading with a steady hand through challenging times, and building a stronger, more resilient business community.
#StrongerTogether
Read the
@OntarioCofC
's latest report "The She-Covery Project: Confronting the Gendered Economic Impacts of
#COVID19
in Ontario". This brief provides practical recommendations to confront both immediate & longer-term challenges faced by women.