On February 19, 2019, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released its third annual Ontario Economic Report (OER), offering a unique perspective on the experiences of businesses of all sizes across the province. Through the Business Confidence Survey, the Business Prosperity Index, and the Economic Outlook, this report presents a candid look at private sector sentiment…
On January 15, 2019 the Ontario Chamber of Commerce presented its provincial pre-budget submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. The report includes 13 tangible recommendations for the upcoming provincial budget, aimed at building a stronger Ontario and creating a business climate that encourages growth. The report calls on the Government of…
Ontario Chamber of Commerce AGM The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce attended the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) Annual General Meeting and Convention (AGM), held April 26-29, 2018 in Hamilton, Ontario. The chamber introduced two resolutions for the consideration of the delegates: one calling on the government to collect better labour market information entitled, “Strengthening Labour Market…
On December 3, 2018 the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, released a policy report on Ontario’s transportation challenges, entitled Moving Forward: A Strategic Approach to Ontario’s Transportation Needs. The report calls on the Government of Ontario to develop a Long-Term Transportation Plan to address the current and…
More changes to labour and employment laws In recent weeks, the Government of Ontario has announced a series of legislative changes to the province’s labour and employment regulations: On April 26, the government passed Bill 3, the Pay Transparency Act; On May 7, the government announced a review of the public holiday pay system introduced by…