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.
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 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 »
Ontario Increasing Support for 2022 Canada Summer Games
The Ontario government is providing up to $1.1 million in additional funding to ensure successful delivery of the 2022 Canada… more »
Niagara tourism can roar back even stronger through collaboration: MacLeod
The way Lisa MacLeod sees it, her wide-eyed teen nephew’s reaction to seeing Niagara Falls speaks volumes about the potential… more »
2022 Ontario Economic Report Released
Ontario’s outlook dampened by labour shortages, supply chain issues Niagara Region – Pain points throughout Ontario’s economy are impairing business operations,… more »
GNCC response to Government of Ontario Throne Speech
The Throne Speech was focused on health care, but health care is now tied to the success of many businesses… more »
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Releases 2021 Ontario Economic Report
Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the fifth annual Ontario Economic Report (OER), providing the latest data on… more »
2020 Niagara Economic Summit tackles recovery and rebuilding
2020 is the year that everything changed, and all the forecasts and models we had built had to be abandoned… more »