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Reform of COVID-19 Operating Restrictions Framework: A Responsible Business Protocol
Reform of COVID-19 Operating Restrictions Framework: A Responsible Business Protocol March 19, 2021 The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1A2 Dear Premier Ford, Re: Reform of COVID-19 Operating Restrictions Framework: A Responsible Business Protocol We appreciate the responsiveness of your government in combatting this pandemic and your understanding of…
Read MoreCall for Changes
Call for Changes Ottawa Board of Trade, Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale nationale Call for Changes For Immediate Release: March 18, 2021 While news of Ottawa’s Red Zone status as a pre-emptive measure is particularly challenging for those who had invested in supplies for the weekend,…
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Appel aux changements Ottawa Board of Trade Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale nationale Communiqué de presse Pour diffusion immédiate Appel aux changements Ottawa 18 mars 2021 – Bien que la nouvelle du statut de la zone rouge d’Ottawa en tant que mesure préventive soit particulièrement difficile pour…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Survey and Next Steps | Sondage sur le vaccin contre la COVID 19 et prochaines étapes
( French version follows ) Dear Business Leaders, We continue to need your help to ensure our community members are aware of the situation and are taking all the necessary steps to reduce both risks and the spread of COVID-19. Current trends indicate that levels of COVID-19 in our community are among the highest yet since…
Read MoreImmigrant Talent Insights from Growth Survey 2020
Immigrant Talent Insights from Growth Survey 2020 Ottawa Business Growth Survey Insights Looking to the future, Ottawa businesses recognize immigrant talent as vital to our economy. The 2020 Ottawa Business Growth Survey provided 3 important insights about immigrant talent in our city. See what they are here. Categories Announcement Blogs & Newsletters Letter News Release…
Read MoreSubmission to the Ministry of Finance, Province of Ontario
Submission to the Ministry of Finance, Province of Ontario TO: HONOURABLE PETER BETHLENFALVY, MINSTRY OF FINANCE, PROVINCE OF ONTARIO CC: MINISTER FULLERTON, MINISTER MACLEOD, MPP ROBERTS, MPP GHAMARI, MAYOR WATSON, DR. ETCHES, ROCCO ROSSI (ONTARIO CHAMBER CEO) PRESENTED BY: SUELING CHING, PRESIDENT AND CEO, OTTAWA BOARD OF TRADE SUBJECT: 2021…
Read MoreWelcome 2021
Welcome 2021 Dear Members, Happy New Year. May we all enjoy a healthy and prosperous 2021, armed with many lessons learned and the knowledge that creativity, collaboration and communication are the foundation for our collective success. It has been my honour to serve our business community as the President & CEO of the Ottawa Board…
Read MoreThat’s a Wrap
That’s a Wrap Thank you to Sam Laprade and City News for the opportunity to speak to our community about business, the year in review and the Board of Trade. We value your contributions to our community. Read story, ‘Communication and collaboration’: Ottawa’s Board of Trade’s plan for local business recovery in 2021 Listen to…
Read MoreA Message from the Chair of the Board
A Message from the Chair of the Board In the year of a pandemic, a tragic year for so many, I recently read that Collins Dictionary unveiled its word of the year: “LOCKDOWN” explaining that “it encapsulates the shared experience of billions of people who have had to restrict their daily lives in order to…
Read MoreCatherine Priestman – Testimonial
I am so thankful for the Ottawa Board of Trade – a voice for business in the city. Undoubtedly, the Covid-19 situation has had a major impact on your organization as well, and yet, you continue to support, inform, and be a champion for businesses in the area. I was so pleased to renew our…
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