Advocacy
GNCC applauds government decision to remove restrictions at Canadian border
The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) has welcomed the Government of Canada’s recent decision to ease Canadian border crossings… more »
ArriveCAN still keeping Fort Erie families apart
The border between the U.S. and Canada may be open, but Sandy Pearce said families still have yet to be… more »
New York politicians join chorus demanding ArriveCAN app be scrapped
Members of the New York State Senate, the New York State Assembly and the U.S. Congress have joined the chorus… more »
Border measures now extended to fall having ‘devastating’ impact on Niagara’s tourism
Mike Lalicich is used to seeing a lot of American visitors eager to dive into soft-serve ice cream cones and… more »
Continued use of ArriveCan app ‘choking’ tourism, travel, trade, and ‘punishing’ cross-border families and friends: Diodati
Business, tourism and political officials say they’re disappointed with the federal government’s announcement it will extend COVID-19 public-health measures for… more »
Lifting vaccine requirements for some travellers step in right direction, says GNCC
While the federal government’s plans to suspend vaccine mandates for federal employees and for outbound passengers is “a step in… more »
GNCC welcomes lifting of federal vaccine mandates, reiterates call for border measures to be lifted
The GNCC is pleased that vaccine mandates for federal employees and for passengers wishing to board a plane or train… more »
GNCC requests lifting of border restrictions
The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) has asked the Government of Canada to lift its remaining border restrictions. “With… more »
Niagara may see some direct benefits from provincial budget, but plan has large gaps, critics say
While the provincial government’s pre-election budget promises significant direct investments in Niagara, Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer… more »