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Ottawa Strong: Ottawa Board of Trade Response to Trump Tariffs
The Ottawa Board of Trade stands united with our Canadian Chamber and Chamber colleagues across Canada in response to President Trump’s recent announcement of unjustified tariffs on Canadian goods, to which Canada has introduced countermeasures to defend its economic interests. The Trump tariffs are unreasonable and will significantly increase costs, disrupting deeply integrated supply chains…
Mayor Sutcliffe: State of the City
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Ottawa Board of Trade Keynote Mayor Mark Sutcliffe Good morning. It’s great to join everyone today and to see so many familiar faces. I don’t see Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg here though. It’s certainly interesting to be speaking at this time, the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, and while…
President and CEO Statement on Resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“The Ottawa Board of Trade thanks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his years of service to Canadians and leadership through transformative times. Political leadership requires immense dedication and personal sacrifice and we acknowledge all those who step forward to strengthen democracy and steward our collective resources. As we navigate this leadership transition, we’re reminded that…
2025 City of Ottawa Budget Letter
December 11, 2024 Mayor Sutcliffe and City of Ottawa Councillors, Re: Ottawa City Budget 2025 I am writing on behalf of the Ottawa Board of Trade regarding the city budget, a key tool for shaping the future of our city and quality of life for our citizens. The Ottawa Board of Trade is…
Climate Pledge Event hosted by Amazon
Ottawa Board of Trade members and special guests came together to learn about the connection between hockey and sustainability on Saturday, November 2, at a special event organized in partnership with The Climate Pledge. The event took place at the Canadian Tire Centre on the sidelines of the Ottawa Senators vs. Seattle Kraken game.…
Ottawa Unlimited: A New Era of Radical Collaboration for Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
December 5, 2024 – Ottawa, Canada – In a groundbreaking move, Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa, and the Ottawa Board of Trade are proud to unveil Ottawa Unlimited, a revolutionary partnership that embodies radical collaboration among three leading economic development agencies for the city. This innovative alliance aims to catapult Ottawa onto the global stage as…
President and CEO Statement on President-Elect’s Proposed Tariffs
“The Ottawa Board of Trade is deeply concerned about the US President-elect’s proposed 25% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States. This measure would have severe consequences for businesses in Ottawa and across Canada, potentially disrupting our integrated supply chains and harming economic growth on both sides of the border. We echo…
Message from President and CEO
Dear OBOT Members, As 2024 draws to a close, on behalf of our board of directors and staff team, I want to take a moment to thank you for your steadfast support as members, volunteers, and pillar partners. You are the heart of our mission to cultivate thriving world class business community in Ottawa, our Nation’s Capital. Your success is…
United Way and Ottawa restaurants kick off tastiest event of the fall
United Way East Ontario and 16 restaurants from across the region are partnering for the first annual Novemburger! The restaurants, including Happy Days Burgers & Poutine, Coconut Lagoon, and G Burger, have created unique burgers for the month of November, with $2 from everyone sold going to support local communities in need through United…
Business communities across Toronto-Quebec City Corridor support Via Rail’s HFR project
Ottawa, October 10, 2024 – A coalition of 5 chambers of commerce and boards of trade in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor are urging the Government of Canada to move ahead with VIA’s High Frequency Rail project. In a letter to Transport Minister Anita Anand, dated October 9, 2024, the coalition, which represents a region that…