Derek Burleton, Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist, TD Bank sits down with Joyce Mankarios, Policy and Communications Manager at the chamber for a 4 in 4 discussion. 4 in 4 is a video series aimed at engaging the powerful, unique, emerging and experienced within our community, province, country and aboard, with four questions in four…
On February 17, 2012, Transport Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada approved Highway 69 Four-laning from north of Highway 607 to Murdock River (Project 5). As stated on the Canadian Environment Assessment Agency website, “The authorities may exercise any power or perform any duty or function with respect to the project because, after taking into…
As the first month of the chamber’s new fiscal year begins to wane, it’s appropriate that I reflect on the year that is unfolding. The chamber is ably governed by a board of experienced, talented and enthusiastic directors who are committed to strengthening our membership and building community prosperity. The executive council, let by our…
Last week, top officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that they may not be able to control the spread of COVID-19. The CDC released several resources to help prepare businesses and communities for the potential spread of COVID-19. We have also prepared resources, including a Crisis Communications Plan and a Business…
(Greater Sudbury, August, 2014) During the recent long weekend businesses were prohibited from opening on the Civic Holiday on Monday August 4, 2014 as a result of municipal by-law 2007-143. Although certain exemptions apply, the vast majority of retail businesses in Greater Sudbury were forced to shut their doors on Monday and Sudburians might have…
Building a 21st century workforce is a core component of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) five year Emerging Stronger economic agenda for Ontario. Keeping the province’s economy firmly on the path from recovery to growth will require an adaptable and highly skilled labour pool. A modern apprenticeship system and a regulatory climate that is…
