Chamber Updates & Local News
Recovery of the tourism sector will take cooperation and coordination
Tourism has been one of the hardest hit sectors in Ontario and continues to struggle to rebuild and recover. It has been impacted by border closures, capacity restrictions, and lockdowns. The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) and Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) have worked together on the State of the Ontario Tourism Industry Report, which…
Read More > Ontario Taking Action to Build More Homes
The plan puts in place actions to support the development of “gentle density” – housing like triplexes or garden suites – that bridge the gap between single family homes and high-rise apartments. For example, it would remove exclusionary zoning, which allows for only one single detached home per lot. Instead, it would allow property owners…
Read More > Ontario Launches Skilled Trades Career Fairs for Students
The Ontario government is working for workers by launching career fairs this fall to prepare the next generation of young people for rewarding and well-paying jobs in the skilled trades. These fairs address labour shortages in high-demand sectors and help deliver the province’s ambitious infrastructure plans, including building 1.5 million homes by 2031. “Ontario is…
Read More > International students to help address Canada’s labour shortage
Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to address current labour needs. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap…
Read More > Ontario Investing in Construction Sector to Combat Labour Shortage
The Ontario government is working for workers by investing $3.7 million to help up to 2,500 workers start or advance in well-paying careers in the construction industry. This decade, Ontario will need 100,000 more construction workers to help deliver the province’s ambitious infrastructure plans, including 1.5 million homes by 2031. This investment will help Merit…
Read More > Here’s what they are saying, King’s Town District #11 candidates respond to the business community
The Chamber membership asked three questions of our candidates, details below. *Gregory Ridge            *Alexandria Liu            *Keith Bilow Question 1: What do you see as the top issue or issues affecting local businesses, and…
Read More > Here’s what they are saying, Pittsburgh District #12 candidates respond to the business community
The Chamber membership asked three questions of our candidates, details below. * Ryan Nelson Boehme       * Lindsay Duggan Question 1: What do you see as the top issue or issues affecting local businesses, and how would you use your vote on the council to address these issues? Ryan…
Read More > Here’s what they are saying, Williamsville District #9 candidates respond to the business community
The Chamber membership asked three questions of our candidates, details below. Williamsville District #9 Candidates  Ian Clark           Annette Burfoot     Vincent Cinanni       Rob Fonger           Selina Chiarelli Question…
Read More > Here’s what they are saying, Sydenham District #10 candidates respond to the business community
The Chamber membership asked three questions of our candidates, details below Sydenham District #10 Candidates Peter Stroud        Rami Maasarani          Conny Glenn    Joseph Charbonneau Question 1: What do you see as the top issue or issues affecting local businesses,…
Read More > Here’s what they are saying, Meadowbrook-Strathcona District #8 candidates respond to the business community
The Chamber membership asked three questions of our candidates, details below. Meadowbrook-Strathcona District #8 Candidates Jeff McLaren          Michael Murphy             Jacob Wynperle Question 1: What do you see as the top issue or issues affecting local…
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