Chamber Updates & Local News

A manual for legal experts to help interpret the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act and their regulations. The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has updated the Employment Standards Policy & Interpretation (P&I) Manual to include recent legislative and program policy updates. The P&I Manual explains how the…

A Brave New Workplace. That sounds like just what we need right about now – a positive vision of the workplace that is productive, healthy and safe – for everyone. One led by brave leaders willing to step away from the status quo. A Brave New Workplace. That sounds like just what we need right…

The report card is a quarterly document that tracks how city council voted on business issues. The document is the result of work by the Chamber’s member-led advocacy committee and Chamber staff. As announced earlier this year at their State of the City event, the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is pleased to unveil our…

Province announces service providers for 14 high-speed internet projects. Users can search the map by address, community or municipality to find project details, including information on construction status and internet service providers that will be delivering reliable high-speed internet in unserved and underserved communities. “I am so proud to launch this new online tool that…

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention will be held in Niagara Falls from April 27 – 29, 2023. The event will be hosted by the South Niagara Chambers of Commerce and Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. Did you know joining your local Chamber…

Further action will ensure province is ready to build more homes as market conditions improve the Ontario government introduced the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act as it continues to take a responsible, targeted approach to deliver on its plan to build 1.5 million homes by 2031, while laying a strong foundation to make life easier and more affordable for…

Ontario’s Spring 2023 Red Tape Reduction Package includes 42 new initiatives that, when fully implemented, are estimated to save businesses, not-for-profits, and the broader public sector $119 million in net annual regulatory compliance costs. As the Ministry of Red Tape Reduction continues its work to develop future packages, people and businesses are encouraged to visit…

The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage to $16.55 an hour on October 1, 2023. Full details

The Kingston Business Awards are dedicated to recognizing exemplary models of excellence and community service by Greater Kingston’s businesses, and the invaluable contribution they make to Kingston’s economic development, unique character and outstanding quality of life. MEET THE NOMINEES And…the nominees for the 2023 Kingston Business Awards are:Hospitality Award Caper’s Custom Catering Italo-Canadian Club of Kingston…

The budget targets much of its new spending towards supply-side measures that help avoid fueling inflation and provides much-needed support for households most impacted by the higher costs of living. It also seeks to offset some of this spending through internal savings and tax hikes aimed at Canadians with higher incomes and banks. While we…