Advocacy
See our latest policy and advocacy work from the Greater Niagara Chamber, promoting policy and governance that’s good for business, and representing Niagara’s business community to government at the provincial level. Get in touch to let us know how we can support your business. Follow us on twitter at @GNCCadvocacy for up-to-the-minute news or subscribe to get updates in your inbox.
2024 Niagara Economic Summit
Thriving in a Transforming World 2024 Each year, GNCC’s Niagara Economic Summit addresses pressing issues, trends, and opportunities, amplifying the… more »
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce welcomes beer tax freeze
Today, the province announced it was stopping the estimated 4.6 per cent increase to the beer basic tax and LCBO… more »
GNCC 2024 Provincial Budget Requests
The GNCC was asked to participate in the Government of Ontario’s 2024 budget consultations. The GNCC focused on three top… more »
GNCC Bill 39 position statement
The Government of Ontario has announced its intent to review the two-tier government relationship in a number of municipalities, including… more »
GNCC welcomes new Regional offices and Niagara Week
At the 2023 State of the Region event, held at Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Regional Chair Jim Bradley announced to… more »
GNCC reacts to minimum wage increase
Mishka Balsom, CEO of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC), issued the following statement in response to the Government… more »
State of the Ontario Tourism Industry Report
Tourism is a vital sector in the provincial economy and is critical for economic recovery. While domestic and inbound tourism… more »
Political firestorm brewing over provincial changes to Niagara governance, Greenbelt protection
Jeff Burch, the NDP critic for municipal affairs and Niagara Centre MPP, isn’t mincing words when it comes to Premier… more »
Niagara Chamber joins other urging governments to restore applications process to NEXUS
With three Canada-United States land border crossings in the Niagara Region, it comes as little surprise that the Greater Niagara… more »