Advocacy Work

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.

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.