Advocacy Work

2022 Provincial Budget Statement

Apr 28, 2022

See the Guelph and Ontario Chamber of Commerce's response to the 2022 provincial budget.

2022 Provincial Election Priorities

Apr 25, 2022

The next four years will be critical to determining the future of Ontario’s business community and overall economic success. Looking forward, Ontario must focus on creating the right conditions for businesses to be successful. Click here to see our priorities for the 2022 provincial election.

Statement on Budget 2022

Apr 8, 2022

On April 7, the federal government tabled their 2022 budget. See our official statement outlining welcomed measures and concerns.

Federal Budget Must Address Canada's Competitiveness Problem

Apr 4, 2022

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce along with the Ontario Chamber Network released the 2022 Federal Budget Submission focused on public policies that increase Canada’s economic resilience to ongoing and future threats.

Guelph and Ontario Chambers Encourage Collaborative Approach to Implement Canada-Wide Child Care System

Mar 28, 2022

Following a roundtable hosted by the Guelph Chamber of Commerce with support from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the two organizations urged all provinces and territories to work with the federal government to implement a Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System as a critical component of economic recovery.

An open letter re: critical infrastructure blockades

Feb 11, 2022

An open letter from 150+ Canadian businesses and associations to our elected representatives on the ongoing blockades of critical infrastructure: we look to you to restore the rule of law and bring a successful end to these illegal actions.

Canadian, U.S. business associations call for immediate action to open Ambassador Bridge

Feb 8, 2022

Business associations on both sides of the border are calling for a swift and immediate clearing of the Windsor-Detroit Ambassador Bridge blockade and a timely re-opening of the bridge.

Guelph is Ready: community leaders come together to discuss a safe return to school

Jan 14, 2022

Officials and community leaders from Guelph gather to discuss being ready for a safe return for students. In an impressive display of community leadership and collaboration, leaders in healthcare, education, public health, and business, along with government, swiftly convened to discuss Guelph’s readiness for our children's return to school.

Letter to Ontario's Finance Minister: Dire Straits for Ontario's Small Businesses

Jan 5, 2022

Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber Network sent the following letter to Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy advocating for immediate financial supports for businesses impacted by the current restrictions.