Ontario Chamber of Commerce

09/26/2025

The nationwide Canada Post strike is a serious blow to Canadian businesses. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce's President & CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following statement calling for immediate action.

"A Canada Post strike is the last thing Canada’s businesses and workers need right now. In a slow economy, businesses can’t afford repeated stoppages that delay shipments, cut revenue, and threaten jobs. With 80% of small businesses relying on Canada Post for deliveries, invoicing, and payments, a strike hits them hard and fast. And in many communities, they have no alternatives.

It’s time to be realistic and responsible – and that means an immediate resolution to this strike. Once that is achieved, we expect government, industry, and communities to work together on sustainable solutions that protect service continuity and Canada’s economic stability."

Read statement: https://occ.ca/mediareleases/otnario-chamber-urges-immediate-resolution-to-canada-post-strike-2025/

09/25/2025

Skills Bridge helps Canadian businesses grow stronger by investing in the skills needed to stay competitive.

This month, we’re spotlighting IncrEdible Trent Hills, a small business that’s expanding its team’s capabilities to better support and strengthen local food systems. By focusing on training in Customer Service, Sales, and Digital Skills, they’re fostering a more resilient future, reinforcing their role in connecting local food producers, artisans, and small businesses with the communities they serve.

Ready to future-proof your business? Explore our catalogue of 65+ curated courses and strengthenyour team’s skills today.

Register your business and get access for up to 10 employees: https://www.occ.ca/skillsbridge

09/25/2025

Do you want to stay informed on what is happening with Ontario business? Sign up for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s free e-newsletter!

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09/24/2025

On October 16, join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Diversity Institute - Toronto Metropolitan University for Inclusive Hiring Practices: Pathways to Employment for Immigrants webinar as we explore the employment barriers faced by immigrants and how SMEs can adopt more inclusive hiring practices to access new talent and drive growth.

Key areas of discussion will include:
• Canada’s changing demographics
• Newcomers’ experiences of discrimination
• Unemployment and underemployment
• SME perspectives on hiring immigrants
• Advice for managing the current backlash to EDI
• Tools and initiatives to support SMEs to adopt more inclusive hiring practices

Ready to access a diverse talent pool? Secure your spot today: https://ow.ly/aYSy50X1KaT

09/24/2025

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the Dairy Farmers of Ontario as a Premier Member!

Representing farmers on over 3,100 dairy farms across the province, the Dairy Farmers of Ontario play a pivotal role in advancing Ontario’s agricultural sector. Through their commitment to excellence in milk production and marketing, they are a driving force behind a dynamic and growing dairy industry.

To learn more about the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, visit: https://new.milk.org/

09/24/2025

Revolutionizing Agri-Food Businesses with Digital Twin Training through the free Seeding Digital Skills program.

From farm to fork, digital twin technology is transforming how we train, innovate, and grow in the agri-food sector. By simulating real-world farming operations, digital twins allow you to:

✅ Test possible solutions in virtual environments prior to implementation
✅ Optimize processes for higher yields & lower waste
✅ Reduce costs and environmental impact through data-driven decisions
✅ Stay ahead of the curve with precision agriculture and smart food systems

Whether you're managing livestock, hatcheries, greenhouses, or crops, digital twin training empowers the future of food with smarter, faster, and more sustainable solutions.

Registration for our upcoming cohorts is live on our website.

If you want to learn more or have any questions, join us at one of our upcoming webinars:
📅 Tuesday October 7th from 12:00pm-12:30pm ET https://ow.ly/Gwni50X16jG
📅 Tuesday October 14th from 12:00pm-12:30pm ET https://ow.ly/bXXi50X16jF

CC: Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (cahrc-ccrha), Food and Beverage Ontario, and Food Processing Skills Canada.

09/23/2025

Through the Skills Bridge platform, you can provide critical training for up to 10 employees to help future-proof your business.

Gain complimentary access to a curated catalogue of 65+ courses focused on key growth areas, including artificial intelligence, e-commerce strategy, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This offer for free, unlimited access is available Until the end of November 2025.
Invest in your company's greatest asset. Unlock your team's potential and sign up today.

Sign up today: https://skillsbridge.poweredbymagnet.ca/

CC: Future Skills Centre - Centre des Compétences futures, Diversity Institute - Toronto Metropolitan University, Magnet.

09/23/2025

Be it resolved: The Vancouver Canucks have more heart than the Toronto Maple Leafs. Or... do they?

At the Ontario Economic Summit, we don’t shy away from tough debates. Whether it’s hockey rivalries or the future of Ontario’s economy, spirited debates will meet serious policy and action.

Join the conversation this November 18 – 19 at .
🎟 Secure your spot: https://reg.eventmobi.com/oes-25

09/23/2025

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce offers programs that support the growth and capacity of Ontario businesses. Learn more about potential supports for your organization:

The OCC offers programs that support the growth and capacity of Ontario businesses. Through the Discover Ability Network, we connect businesses with tools and supports that help them become more inclusive employers and tap into the persons with disabilities talent pool. Through our export and trade....

09/23/2025

Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, will be speaking at the Toronto Region Board of Trade for Securing Canada’s Energy Future: From Resilience to Global Leadership on September 26. This event will unveil the Green Ribbon Panel’s renewed mission — uniting leaders across business, energy, and Indigenous communities to chart Canada’s path forward.

Join us and register here: https://bot.com/Events/Securing-Canadas-Energy-Future?utm_campaign=GreenRibbon_Partner&utm_medium=Referral&utm_source=Partners

09/23/2025

Today the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Diversity Institute - Toronto Metropolitan University, and Magnet are delighted to welcome guests to our inaugural Skills Bridge Summit!

Under the theme “Building the Skills-Driven Economy” the Summit will focus on:

💡 The evolving talent landscape
💡 Emerging economic megatrends impacting SMEs
💡 The role of AI and new technologies in the workforce
💡 Practical strategies for upskilling and talent development.

09/22/2025

Today, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) signed an MOU with the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to collaborate on nuclear fusion research—a milestone that positions Ontario as a key supplier of tritium, a critical fuel for fusion.

"This Ontario-U.K. collaboration can advance fusion research, strengthen our domestic ecosystem, and help shape the next generation of clean energy technology. The Ontario Chamber has long advocated for a diversified, sustainable and reliable energy mix, and partnerships such as this both advance that vision and create opportunities for Ontario businesses," said Daniel Tisch, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

We congratulate our members at OPG, Minister Stephen Lecce, and our UK partners on this important collaboration.

Read the government release: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1006516/ontario-and-united-kingdom-sign-groundbreaking-clean-energy-partnership