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 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…
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…
February 11, 2022 – Canadian businesses have suffered under the strain of constant disruptions over the last two years. The challenges they have had to overcome have included COVID-19, extreme weather events, increasing inflationary pressures, labour shortages and supply chain disruptions. Now achieving a successful recovery is threatened by the ongoing blockades of the critical infrastructure…
Repeal of Bill 148 On October 23, the Government of Ontario announced that it was proposing Bill 47: the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018, which includes a near-full repeal of Bill 148, the Fair Workplace, Better Jobs Act, 2017, along with improvements to Ontario’s apprenticeship system. We are encouraged by the Government taking action to…
Send a message to Queen’s Park! The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber Network, is looking for your insight on what matters to business in an election year. The Spring Policy Survey will help inform the Chamber Network on the issues that are most important to the Northern Ontario business…