Speech from the Throne Expands Industrial Conservation Initiative and Provides Relief for Electricity Ratepayers
OCC Rapid Policy Update Following today’s speech from the Throne, the Ontario Government recommitted to jobs and growth as their… more »
Category: Network News
News from the OCC, the CCC, and the Chamber Network
Ontario’s labour and employment laws are changing
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour is currently undertaking a review of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Employment Standards Act… more »
Building the Skills to Pay the Bills (and rule the world)
What’s the best way to improve the skills of the Canadian workforce? Consider that 65% of children now entering grade… more »
The End of Growth
It’s August, and everyone’s least favorite summertime ritual is here—it’s the annual revising down of global growth forecasts. The World… more »
Ultra-High Speed Internet Coming to 300 Communities in Southwestern Ontario
Ontario and Canada Investing $180 Million to Create Jobs and Stimulate Economy The governments of Ontario and Canada are investing… more »
Global Backlash: Is it Time to Rethink Our Approach to Trade?
The overarching theme at last week’s Republican convention was one of anger—fury at government and “a rigged system” and rage… more »
Crash Dammit! Have Canadian Real Estate Prices Climbed Too High?
In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Hendrik Brakel, Senior Director of Economic, Financial and Tax Policy at the… more »
Tourism numbers are up again in Canada
The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, reports that tourist numbers in Canada are up again in… more »
5 Minutes for Business: Fail Britannia! What the U.K. Exit Vote Means for Business
In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Hendrik Brakel, Senior Director of Economic, Financial and Tax Policy at the… more »