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Innovative Survey Reveals Critical Information About Ottawa Businesses

Innovative Survey Reveals Critical Information About Ottawa Businesses Innovative Survey Reveals Critical Information About Ottawa Businesses and the Potential Impact on City of Ottawa Decisions Post-COVID    For Immediate Release: April 29th, 2021. In a ground-breaking survey by Statistics Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, important details have been revealed about Ottawa-Gatineau’s very unique…

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ONTARIO’S PAID SICK DAY PROGRAM IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

ONTARIO’S PAID SICK DAY PROGRAM IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION For immediate release  April 28, 2021  Statement    ONTARIO’S PAID SICK DAY PROGRAM IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION  New measures in Ontario address some – but not all – flaws in federal program    (Ottawa – April 28, 2021) – Today,…

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OBoT Celebrates National Volunteer Week

OBoT Celebrates National Volunteer Week Dear Ottawa Board of Trade Board Members,    We are celebrating National Volunteer Week in Canada. The theme for 2021, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of volunteers working together towards a common purpose. This past year, we have…

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Canada’s Budget 2021 : Ottawa Board of Trade Welcomes Supports for Business, Communities, and Inclusive Growth and Cautions on Debt and Deficits

Canada’s Budget 2021 : Ottawa Board of Trade Welcomes Supports for Business, Communities, and Inclusive Growth and Cautions on Debt and Deficits Canada’s Budget 2021 Delivers Historic Support Against Uncertain Backdrop  Ottawa Board of Trade Welcomes Supports for Business,   Communities, and Inclusive Growth and Cautions on Debt and Deficits   (Ottawa, April 19, 2021) – Today,…

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Ottawa Board of Trade Adds Two Influential Women to Growing List of Leaders Who Have Volunteered for More Than a Year for Small Business

Ottawa Board of Trade Adds Two Influential Women to Growing List of Leaders Who Have Volunteered for More Than a Year for Small Business For Immediate Release: On March 24th, Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) welcomes Lise Sarazin, Executive Director of Le Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale nationale (RGA), Ottawa Gatineau’s francophone chamber…

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Ontario Chamber & Ottawa Board of Trade Call for Accelerated Vaccine Roll-out with Prioritization of Essential Workers to Expedite Safe Reopening of Ontario’s Economy

Ontario Chamber & Ottawa Board of Trade Call for Accelerated Vaccine Roll-out with Prioritization of Essential Workers to Expedite Safe Reopening of Ontario’s Economy For immediate release  April 7, 2021  Statement   Ontario Chamber & Ottawa Board of Trade Call for Accelerated Vaccine Roll-out  with Prioritization of Essential Workers to Expedite Safe Reopening of Ontario’s …

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COVID-19 Support for Business

COVID-19 Support for Business April 7, 2021 The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1A2   Dear Premier Ford, Re: COVID-19 Support for Business  We are reaching out today with an urgent request for additional support for small businesses and those in the hardest hit sectors as we face the third…

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Request for province-wide stay-at-home order and strengthened public health measures

Request for province-wide stay-at-home order and strengthened public health measures April 4, 2021 Dr. David Williams Chief Medical Officer of Health 21st Floor, 393 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5G 2M2   Dear Dr. Williams, Re: Request for province-wide stay-at-home order and strengthened public health measures  Given the rapid deterioration in local indicators across our three…

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Mayor Watson unveils package of measures to help small businesses and special events rebound after the pandemic

Mayor Watson unveils package of measures to help small businesses and special events rebound after the pandemic Le français suit l’anglais Office of the Mayor – Bureau du maire  News Release For immediate release March 26, 2021 Mayor Watson unveils package of measures to help small businesses and special events rebound after the pandemic  OTTAWA –…

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