Ontario Chamber of Commerce

This year marks the 10th anniversary of our annual: ‘In Conversation with Ontario’s Chiefs of Staff.’ Thank you to our event partner, the University of Toronto; premier partners Bruce Power and CN; presenting partner, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP); and supporting partner, Waste Connections of Canada, for supporting this event.

📢 Keynote announcement! #PNW2025 is thrilled to be welcoming Daniel Tisch, APR, FCPRS, ICD.D President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, as our featured Keynote on January 29th! 👏 We'll be dropping more details of our panelists & agenda over the next few weeks, so keep an eye on our pages and register at https://lnkd.in/g_Ht_uvC - tickets always sell out! #PNW2025 is presented by Enbridge and hosted by the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce and Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (Northern Ontario) & supported by NADF.

POV: You’re walking through #OES2024 with us! 🙌 Relive the buzz and excitement from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s flagship event, which took place on November 20 and 21 live at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.💫 Attendees gained valuable insights into trends shaping our economy and the opportunities ahead to take stock and #FutureProofON. 🏙 ICYMI: Your memories are just a tap away!📲 Access our online photo gallery and enjoy picture-perfect moments at your fingertips. https://bit.ly/41eU4tf

The Ontario government recently introduced the sixth Working for Workers Act, aimed at enhancing worker protections and addressing modern workplace challenges. Key highlights include: ✔️ Support for workers and businesses through decreased WSIB premiums and adding $2 billion in WSIB surplus funds to offer rebates for businesses practicing proper health and safety in the workplace. ✔️ The elimination of exam fees imposed on apprentices taking their skilled trades qualification. ✔️ The creation of the Ontario Payroll Burden Reduction Consultative Forum which strives to provide expert advice and recommendations on reducing administrative payroll burdens for businesses across the province. Daniel Tisch, APR, FCPRS, ICD.D, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce was quoted in the new release from the provincial government "Ontario’s prosperity depends on creating private sector jobs, ensuring a diverse, skilled talent pipeline and helping small businesses scale up. That’s why the Ontario Chamber shares the government’s focus on lowering the cost of doing business, removing barriers to employment and rewarding organizations that create the safe, healthy environments for their people.” These reforms build on previous efforts to adapt labor laws to evolving economic conditions. Full details are available here: https://lnkd.in/ew2VY2CM

📢 Keynote announcement! #PNW2025 is thrilled to be welcoming Daniel Tisch, APR, FCPRS, ICD.D President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, as our featured Keynote on January 29th! 👏 We'll be dropping more details of our panelists & agenda over the next few weeks, so keep an eye on our pages and register at https://lnkd.in/g_Ht_uvC - tickets always sell out! #PNW2025 is presented by Enbridge and hosted by the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce and Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (Northern Ontario) & supported by NADF.

The OCC’s President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, APR, FCPRS, ICD.D, was thrilled to join the Discovery Series with Desjardins Podcast, alongside Desjardins’ Senior Vice President, Market Growth, Brand Expansion, and Partner Relations, Marilyn Horrick for an impactful conversation on how we can better support small businesses and fuel economic growth. Through this special collaboration episode, we dive into impactful solutions for empowering entrepreneurs across Canada! 🎥🙌 💡 Some of the key highlights of the discussion: 🎙️ Inspiring success stories from Desjardins Entreprises’ GoodSpark Grant recipients, and Daniel’s story of starting his own small business more than 20 years ago 🎙️ Insights into the OCC x Desjardins 2024 Thank You Small Business Campaign 🎙️ How financial advisors and planners can leverage small business relief programs and get involved within their local Chamber or Board of Trade to create meaningful impact and meet other small business prospects 🎙️ Synergies between the OCC and Desjardins, including our shared commitment to supporting small business owners Whether you’re an advisor, entrepreneur, or advocate for small business, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration.💫 ✅ Subscribe to the Discovery Series Unplugged Podcast on Spotify and start listening now🎧: https://bit.ly/3Zg8C9r  

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Discovery Series: Unplugged! How can we better support small businesses and fuel economic growth? This special collaboration between Desjardins and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce dives into the impactful ways we’re empowering entrepreneurs across Canada. In this episode, Reh Bhanji, CFP, CLU and cohost David Lee sit down with: 👉 Marilyn Horrick, Senior Vice President, Market Growth, Brand Expansion, and Partner Relations, Outside Quebec, Desjardins Group. 👉 Daniel Tisch, APR, FCPRS, ICD.D, CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and a leader in reputation management and public policy. 💡 Key Takeaways: • Inspiring success stories from Desjardins’ GoodSpark Grant recipients. • Insights into the OCC’s Thank You Small Business Campaign and its focus on workforce development and digital innovation. • How financial advisors can leverage these programs to create meaningful impact for their small business clients. Whether you’re an advisor, entrepreneur, or advocate for small business, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration. 🎧 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gR8JuGhz #DiscoverySeriesUnplugged #SmallBusinessSupport #Desjardins #OntarioChamberOfCommerce #Entrepreneurship #AdvisorGrowth

Last month, Level5 attended the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's Ontario Economic Summit. This event brought together leaders from business, government, and local chambers all around the event’s key focus: future-proofing Ontario.   We were inspired by a series of insightful panels and presentations, and we engaged in dynamic roundtable discussions with the Hon. Sylvia Jones (Minister of Health), the Hon. Todd McCarthy (Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement), and the Hon. Mike Harris (Minister of Red Tape Reduction). Connecting with community leaders was another highlight of the event.   Some of our key takeaways:   🌎 US-Canada Trade Relations: US Ambassador Cohen emphasized the critical importance of economic collaboration between our deeply connected economies. A strong trade relationship is mutually beneficial.   🌱 Indigenous Economy: Reconciliation is both a social and economic imperative. The Indigenous economy in Canada is growing rapidly. Innovative models are fostering partnerships that enhance both financial and non-financial impacts, building critical infrastructure for Indigenous communities.   🔍 Life Sciences: Ontario boasts a phenomenal level of talent, excellence, and ambition across life sciences. Leaders emphasized the need for continued capital investment to fuel Ontario’s growth across all parts of the sector.   ⚡️ Energy Landscape: Ontario's energy sector is a key growth driver, attracting significant international investment. Leading companies are expanding this sector, ensuring Ontario’s growth is powered by a sustainable energy mix, though challenges remain.   🤖 AI Integration: The integration of AI into Ontario's business practices has the potential to set the province up for success. Key players are working to ensure responsible AI adoption, with a focus on building a broad understanding of AI fundamentals and supporting widespread adoption.   We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce for organizing such an impactful event. The insightful talks and valuable connections we made were truly enriching.   #OES2024 #FutureProofingON

Thank you to Ontario Chamber of Commerce corporate member Agnico Eagle Mines Limited for the kind invitation to join their table for today's Empire Club of Canada presentation by the Hon. David Piccini on the Tools of the Trade: Ontario's Blueprint for Prosperity. Excited to meet again today's fireside chat moderator and Canadian Football League legend Michael "Pinball" Clemons, General Manager, Toronto Argonauts.