Ontario Chamber of Commerce

06/08/2026

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Computek College of Business, Healthcare & Technology as an Advocacy Member!

Proudly serving diverse members for over 35 years, Computek College is one of Ontario’s fastest growing regulated career colleges, offering diplomas, certificates and post-graduate programs in healthcare, business and technology taught by industry experts to meet the fast-changing demands of Canada’s labour market.

Learn more here: https://computek.edu/

06/08/2026

For too long, Canada has made it easier to trade with other countries than with ourselves.

Internal barriers still make it harder than it should be to move goods, deliver services, recognize credentials, and connect workers with opportunities across provincial borders.

And at a time of economic uncertainty, that simply doesn’t make sense.

OCC President and CEO Daniel Tisch discusses how Ontario can lead the way to bring down interprovincial trade barriers, and build a more resilient, more productive, and more unified Canadian economy.

06/04/2026

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce welcomes the federal government’s “AI for All” strategy as a meaningful step toward strengthening Canada’s productivity, competitiveness, and long-term economic growth.

We are encouraged by the strategy’s emphasis on SME adoption, domestic computing capacity, access to growth capital, and the deployment of AI across strategic sectors such as health care, energy, manufacturing, and agriculture.

As OCC President & CEO Daniel Tisch put it: “Canada’s new strategy reflects what businesses have been calling for: a comprehensive commitment to AI adoption, infrastructure, and commercialization – and a recognition that data sovereignty is essential to national competitiveness. But while the potential of AI is high, business and government leaders must recognize that trust in its implementation is low. Canada can’t succeed in AI unless Canadians are equipped to succeed by using it.”

Canada’s AI ecosystem is world-class, but translating that research leadership into broad-based economic growth will require ensuring that businesses of all sizes can adopt AI confidently and effectively.

As implementation begins, the OCC will be looking for measurable progress in three key areas: workforce development, responsible governance, and commercialization outcomes. We look forward to working with our members and all levels of government to translate this strategy into tangible, lasting benefits for Canadian businesses, workers, and communities.

(TORONTO — June 4, 2026) — The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) welcomes the federal government’s new artificial intelligence strategy, AI for All, as an important step toward strengthening Canada’s productivity, competitiveness, and inclusive, long-term economic growth.

06/04/2026

For more than 40 years, the Ontario Business Achievement Awards have recognized business excellence across Ontario’s diverse economy.

In 2026, the OBAAs continue to spotlight the organizations and leaders demonstrating innovation, leadership and impact across all sectors and regions of Ontario in six award categories.

Learn more about the awards and submit a nomination today at https://occ.ca/obaa-nominations

Nomination fee: $250 + HST per nomination.

Nominations close June 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

06/04/2026

Advocacy doesn’t start at the top.

It starts with local businesses telling their chambers of commerce and boards of trade what is getting in the way and what needs to be done to fix it.

It is how we turn experience into impact.

It is how we bring the realities facing businesses, workers, and communities directly to the people shaping policy to build solutions.

And, it works.

When we show up prepared, united, and determined, and deliver recommendations that are focused, practical, and outcome-oriented, we can make our voice heard and we can create meaningful change.

This week, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 150 chamber and business leaders to our 2026 Advocacy Day to engage with representatives from across our province’s political spectrum.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Queen’s Park for this important occasion. We look forward to continuing to work closely with business and government to bring inclusive and sustainable prosperity to Ontario’s businesses, workers, and communities.

06/03/2026

For many businesses, the costs associated with U.S. tariffs have felt sudden, confusing, and difficult to navigate.

Our latest blog post from Peacock Tariff Consulting breaks down what Section 122 of the U.S. Trade Act means, why it replaced previous IEEPA tariff measures, and why businesses should pay close attention to potential refund opportunities.

The key takeaway: trade policy is shifting quickly, and businesses that act early may be better positioned to recover costs and reduce uncertainty.

Learn more here: https://occ.ca/how-section-122-tariffs-could-benefit-you/

06/02/2026

Are you a small business looking to boost your competitiveness? Get skills and knowledge your team can use via our Skills Bridge program.

Get FREE access to 60+ courses across 20 different learning pathways until the end of August 2026 and unleash your business potential.

Register your business today: https://skillsbridge.poweredbymagnet.ca/

Powered by Magnet, Skills Bridge was created by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Diversity Institute - Toronto Metropolitan University, and with funding from the Skills Centre and the Government of Canada.

06/02/2026

Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce hosted our annual Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park.

Together, we will continue to advocate for policies that support business growth and prosperity across Ontario.

A sincere thank you to our partners Uber, Bruce Power, Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, Canadian National Railway Company, Rogers and the Waste Connections of Canada for helping make this day possible.

06/02/2026

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is excited to be hosting our 2026 Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park.

Together, we will advocate for policies that support business growth and prosperity across Ontario.

A sincere thank you to our Premier Partner Uber for helping to make this day possible.