Chamber Updates & Local News

Text originally published at: Ontario Chamber of Commerce   Amid recent trade disruptions, Ontario must strengthen its domestic economy by investing in key sectors-especially those often overlooked. A new policy brief from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) highlights the province’s culture sector (includes the arts and creative industries), as a critical driver of economic…

Tariff Adjustments: There is a 10% tariff on potash in contrast to the 25% on most non-USMCA compliant goods Vehicles made in compliance with the USMCA get a 30-day tariff exemption There is a temporary exception for shipments valued at less than $800 from Canada (this will change once there are adequate tariff collection systems…

The Canadian Chamber’s Business Data Lab crunches the numbers to assess potential tariff impacts using new localized trade data. February 2025 Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist and SVP, Research, Data and Analytics at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Text originally published at: Canadian Chamber of Commerce   Even with a 30-day pause, President Trump’s executive order…

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce (GKCC), alongside provincial and national Chambers, is actively working to support our business community in the face of evolving economic and trade challenges. We stand in full collaboration with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) to address the impacts of potential tariffs…

Press Release: Canadian Chamber of Commerce Ottawa, ON – January 14, 2025 – Canada and the United States stand at a crossroads in their trade and economic partnership, with tariffs emerging as the most pressing challenge for businesses on both sides of the border. To clearly map out the vital importance of these relationships and…

With cost pressures finally easing, Canadian businesses are now confronting a new challenge: sluggish consumer demand. Text originally published at: Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab   The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab has released today its Business Insights Quarterly publication for Q4 2024, revealing another decline in near-term business sentiment, with a second…

Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy tabled the province’s 2024 fall economic outlook and fiscal review on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Text originally published at: MNP Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the province’s 2024 economic outlook and fiscal review on October 30, 2024. Titled Building Ontario for You, this year’s plan focuses on building…

AI-assisted decision-making shows great promise, but human biases get in the way By Alan Morantz – Oct 7, 2024 Text originally published at: Smith School of Business Humans have been making decisions ever since Adam and Eve bit into the forbidden fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. Over centuries, evolution has refined decision models that help us…

Leaders often struggle with the hard choices before them. A well-defined process can put them on the right path By Robert Gerlsbeck – Oct 21, 2024 Text originally published at: Smith School of Business After becoming U.S. president in 2009, Barack Obama faced a monumental decision: how to rescue the American banking system from the Great Recession.…

Written by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Council for Indigenous Business Indigenous leaders often point out that when reaching out to and building partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, businesses must be willing to put truth first before engaging in reconciliation. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 92 calls on the corporate sector…