Advocacy Work

2023 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission

Feb 9, 2023

On behalf of our member businesses and the local community at large, we are advocating for a budget that effectively establishes a meaningful plan for promoting business success through responsible investment with a promising ROI. Ontario must focus on creating the right environment for business predictability, competitiveness, and growth.

Delegation to Council: January 25

Jan 25, 2023

On Wednesday January 25, Guelph Chamber CEO Shakiba Shayani delegated to City Council on the updated 2023 budget to prioritize the visibility, value, and return that businesses see from their taxpayer dollars.

Delegation to Council: December 13

Dec 14, 2022

On Tuesday December 13, Guelph Chamber CEO Shakiba Shayani delegated to city council in support of the staff recommendations related to providing one-time operating funds to fill the gap of drop-in service between 8 a.m. and noon, at Royal City Mission.

Delegation to Council: Bill 23

Nov 23, 2022

On Tuesday November 22, Guelph Chamber CEO Shakiba Shayani delegated at a special council meeting regarding Bills 109 and 23. Read the delegation now.

Response to the Province's Fall Economic Outlook

Nov 17, 2022

Following the provincial government's Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review announced on November 14, 2022, we released the following statement.

2022 Fall Economic Statement Response

Nov 7, 2022

On November 3, 2022, the federal government released their fall economic statement. Click here to read our statement on what was announced.

2022 Municipal Election Priorities

Sep 27, 2022

Right now, the city of Guelph stands at an economic crossroads. Businesses continue to face numerous barriers to recovery that continue to hinder their success. We must ensure local growth and business competitiveness, where all levels of government are focused on fundamental issues all while considering the cost and ease of doing business.

Delegation to City Council: Official Plan Amendment 80

Jul 14, 2022

On July 11, CEO Shakiba Shayani delegated during a special meeting of City Council on in support of the Official Plan Amendment 80. Click here to read the delegation.

Downtown Issues Delegation to Committee of the Whole: July 4

Jul 4, 2022

The Guelph Chamber submitted the following written delegation to the Committee of the Whole on July 4th pertaining to urgent issues relating to homelessness, and mental health and addictions. Click here to read the delegation.