Advocacy Work

2020 Ontario Ministry of Finance - Budget Consultation Submission

Feb 11, 2020

We recently delegated to representatives from the Ontario Ministry of Finance and submitted a written recommendation letter on behalf of our members. We advocated for red tape reduction and for the Provincial Government to fund and action Two Way All Day Go immediately. Read the full submission here.

A Letter to Lloyd Longfield, MP: 2020 Pre-Budget Submission

Jan 23, 2020

On January 22, Shakiba Shayani, President & CEO of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Lloyd Longfield, Guelph's MP, outlining key areas in which the Government of Canada can create an environment that encourages investment, innovation, skill development and attraction of talent through Canada's tax system and regulatory framework.

US Consul General Roundtable

Nov 4, 2019

This afternoon, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce hosted Greg Stanford, Toronto’s US Consul General.As the Consul works to help support a prosperous and resilient North America, members had the opportunity to engage in a fulsome discussion.

Red Tape Roundtable with The Hon. Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria

Oct 25, 2019

This morning, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce hosted a Red Tape Roundtable with The Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, the Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction.

Send a Message to Queen's Park

Oct 7, 2019

The Guelph Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce are looking for your insight on what matters to business.

Addressing Regional Imbalances Critical to Ontario's Future

Sep 12, 2019

Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Guelph Chamber of Commerce released a new report, The Great Mosaic: Reviving Ontario’s Regional Economies. The report outlines how government of all levels can work with industry to unleash the potential of Ontario’s regional economies and reinforce the competitiveness of the province as a wh...

Unleashing the Economic Potential of Ontario's Beverage Alcohol Sector

Jul 22, 2019

Today, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber of Commerce released a new report, Refreshing the Sale of Beverage Alcohol in Ontario. This report outlines how the Province could modernize the sale and distribution of beverage alcohol and responsibly promote growth across all four categories - wine, beer, spirits and cider.

City of Guelph Development Charges Delegation Night. President & CEO Speech

Jan 1, 2019

The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is a member driven organization with close to 900 members representing more than 30,000 employees. We have received the National Accreditation with Distinction and are proud to be the champion of the business community here in Guelph. It is our Mission to set the national standard for building community prosperity.

Ontario Policy Update

Nov 1, 2018

Ontario Cabinet Shuffle. On Monday, November 5th, Premier Ford announced a cabinet shuffle triggered by the resignation of Economic Development and Trade Minister Jim Wilson.