Recently, Martin Bayer, Chair of the Northern Policy Institute addressed a President’s Series luncheon on the role and priorities of the newly formed policy shop. But before he spoke with them, he sat down with us to answer a little ‘4 in 4’ [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/75350521[/vimeo].
Read the CCC report entitled $50 Million a Day. In the report, the CCC highlights how Canada’s lack of infrastructure is preventing Canadians from maximizing their potential benefits in energy markets. The fastest growing markets for oil and gas now lie in non-OECD nations; however, Canada cannot respond to this opportunity as it lacks the…
Ontario is in a period of economic transition. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and its 60,000 members firmly believe that the policy choices made today will impact our province’s competitiveness for generations to come. The Government of Ontario is currently consulting on how to set the minimum wage. This issue is important. There is…
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce recently issued a report entitled The U.S. Economy—Poised to Shift Into Higher Gear. While the U.S. economic recovery remains slow four years after the recession ended, some of the headwinds that have held back the economic recovery—low consumer confidence, a weak job market, a severely depressed housing market and tight…
Do you run your own construction business? Big or small, with workers or without, you still need to know what’s changed. Find out what it means for you. The above link contains information regarding mandatory coverage in the construction industry.
The chamber is actively involved in a new student initiative that will provide an opportunity to work together and promote your business amongst students in our community. This is a partnership with the three post-secondary institutions. They are developing an incentive program featuring local businesses with the aim to increase student engagement and overall city…
