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Truth and Reconciliation Requires Action and Partnership

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…

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Ottawa Board of Trade Calls for Peaceful End to Demonstrations in Downtown Ottawa

Ottawa Board of Trade Calls for Peaceful End to Demonstrations in Downtown Ottawa (Ottawa, February 1, 2022) – Today, Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade, released the following statement:    “The Ottawa Board of Trade is calling on the Government of Canada, the City of Ottawa and demonstrators occupying downtown Ottawa to…

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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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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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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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