OCC Applauds New R&D Centre in Ontario
Earlier today, OCC member IBM, the governments of Canada and Ontario, and a consortium of seven universities led by the University of Toronto and Western University announced they are collaborating to...
View ArticleUnion Gas Gets Green Right
Recognized this month as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, OCC member Union Gas has demonstrated a record of excellence in environmental stewardship....
View ArticleOCC Welcomes Appointment of Gordon Nixon as Jobs and Prosperity Council Chair
TORONTO: The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) welcomes the appointment of Gordon Nixon, President and CEO of the Royal Bank of Canada, as the Chair of the new Jobs and Prosperity Council. The...
View ArticleHighly Engaged Business Leaders Address Eastern Ontario’s Economic Challenges
On June 28, 2012, business and community leaders from across Eastern Ontario identified priorities and actions for the next number of years to strengthen the region’s economy. The high-level meeting,...
View ArticleThe Copyright Modernization Act Receives Royal Assent
On Friday, June 29, 2012 Bill C-11, The Copyright Modernization Act, received Royal Assent after passing both Houses of Parliament. This was the fourth attempt to bring Canada’s copyright regime up to...
View ArticleUp Close with Nestlé Waters Canada on Public Spaces Recycling
Nestlé Waters, in conjunction with its partners in communities across the country, spearheaded a public spaces recycling initiative – an innovative example of the private sector taking the lead in the...
View ArticleOCC Supports Establishment of Pooled Registered Pension Plans in Ontario
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has submitted a letter of support for the establishment of Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs) in Ontario. PRPPs are pooled, low cost and professionally...
View ArticleOCC supports Regional Economic Development Funds
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has drafted a letter to the Minster of Economic Development & Innovation outlining its support for Bill 11, the Attracting Investment and Creating Jobs Act....
View ArticleOCC Rapid Policy Update: Jobs and Prosperity Council Releases Final Report
In this update you will find highlights from Ontario’s Jobs & Prosperity Council’s final report, Advantage Ontario. The Jobs & Prosperity Council was established in 2012 and is chaired by Gord...
View ArticleWill Clearpath Robotics Take Home an OBAA?
Clearpath Robotics, a global leader in unmanned vehicle robotics for research and development, is dedicated to automating the world’s dullest, dirtiest, and deadliest jobs. The company works with over...
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