Advocacy Work

Letters to Premier Ford & Prime Minister Trudeau: Supporting small business

Dec 22, 2021

The Ontario Chamber Network sent the following letters to Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today urging the province to provide further supports for small business and a long-term plan to improve business confidence.

Memo: Supply Chain Disruptions & Delays

Dec 9, 2021

Click here to read a memo on supply chain disruption and delays.

CEO's Response to Council's Approval of the City's First Multi-Year Budget

Dec 6, 2021

On December 6, Shakiba Shayani, President & CEO, Guelph Chamber of Commerce, released a statement in reaction to City Council’s 2022-2023 budget

CEO Speech: 2022 Budget Delegation to City Council

Nov 18, 2021

On November 18, 2021, CEO Shakiba Shayani delegated to Guelph's city council on the proposed 2022 budget.

Statement on Minimum Wage Hike

Nov 2, 2021

The Ontario and Guelph Chambers of Commerce released the following statement on the minimum wage hike set for January 1, 2022.

Op Ed: A thriving & welcoming downtown is good business

Nov 1, 2021

On November 1, CEO Shakiba Shayani released the following op ed on addressing the changing needs of Guelph's diverse downtown community.

Your Business Matters: Federal Election Pillars

Sep 8, 2021

Canada’s next parliament must take decisive steps to introduce policy that ensure Ontario’s post-pandemic competitiveness and long-term growth. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Ontario Chamber Network call on all political parties to take bold action to strengthen business competitiveness as the economy continues to reopen and recover.

Canada’s Innovation Corridor Business Council Urges Ontario to Adopt a COVID Safe Pass

Aug 13, 2021

Canada's Innovation Corridor Business Council wrote a letter to Premier Ford urging the province to consider adapting a digital tool, such as the COVID Safe Pass to ensure our economy can stay open.

Chamber releases position on proof-of-immunization

Jul 16, 2021

This afternoon, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau, Minister Hajdu, Premier Ford, and Minister Elliot on the Ontario Chamber Network's position on proof-of-immunization.