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Federal Government Announces Hybrid Work Model
Congratulations and thank you to the Honourable Mona Fortier, her colleagues, and supporters for sharing a comprehensive return to workplace plan for the federal government. The Ottawa Board of Trade, The Canadian Chamber, and business and community leaders across the country applaud your decision. This leadership move signals confidence for our entrepreneurs, employees, and executives,…
Making Your Interview Process Inclusive for People with Disabilities
By Alita Fabiano from LRO Staffing While Canada’s unemployment rate currently sits at about 5.2%, the rate for Canadians with disabilities is nearly four times higher at 26%. It is clear that people with disabilities face systematic challenges that prevent them from partaking in our workforce. As such, this can make it particularly hard for…
Ottawa Board of Trade Declares Support for the Senators Move to LeBreton
(Ottawa, November 15, 2022) – Today, Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade, released the following statement: “The Ottawa Board of Trade thanks the NHL for its commitment to keep the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa and calls on business and community leaders and all residents of the national capital region to actively…
Ottawa Board of Trade Congratulates Newly Elected Mayor and Council
Ottawa Board of Trade Congratulates Newly Elected Mayor and Council Now is the time for collaboration to Build Up Ottawa Ottawa, ON-October 26, 2022 – Bringing an end to an exciting municipal election, the Ottawa Board of Trade congratulates Mark Sutcliffe on becoming Ottawa’s new mayor-elect. The Ottawa Board of Trade extends congratulations to…
COMMON GROUND: Ottawa’s new mayor must tackle issues at the intersection of social justice, business, and labour
By Michael Allen, Sueling Ching, Sean McKenny Ottawa is in a time of significant upheaval: we are all seeking to rebuild from the struggles of the pandemic, and residents are still recovering from the lasting impacts of the convoy occupation’s hate, division, and disruption. We are also seeing the compounded issues of inflation and the…
Small Business Week 2022
On October 17, 2022, business and community leaders gathered for Mayor Watson’s annual reception in recognition of Small Business Week 2022. Ian Sherman, Chair of the Board, provided the following remarks on behalf of the Ottawa Board of Trade: “Good morning, my name is Ian Sherman, and it is my honour to be the Chair…
CANCELLED: Ottawa Board of Trade Mayoral Debate October 12, 2022
Dear Business and Community Leaders, Thank you for your interest in the upcoming election. The Ottawa Board of Trade has invested in the Build Up Ottawa initiative because of the importance of this election to the future of our businesses and our community. It is our intention to promote a pro-growth agenda, to look…
Build Up Ottawa
Dear Members,I am reaching out today on a matter of great importance – the Ottawa Municipal Election on October 24, 2022. As the voice of business and key economic partner in Ottawa, we have launched the #buildupottawa initiative. It is our intention to share key priorities with local candidates and engage the voting public in…
Truth and Reconciliation Requires Action and Partnership
Ottawa – September 30, 2022 – To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) released the following statement: “Indigenous Peoples make up the fastest growing population in Canada and continue to face systemic barriers to their economic and social well-being,” said Rocco…
Ottawa Business Leaders Call on Candidates to Support Pro-Growth Agenda
The Ottawa Board of Trade unites business leaders to call on candidates to #BuildUpOttawa Ottawa, ON – September 23, 2022 – This morning, the Ottawa Board of Trade hosted an All Candidates Meet & Greet to bring business leaders together to share their priorities for the future of Ottawa with municipal election candidates. The event was…