Ontario Chamber of Commerce

The Canadian economy is undergoing critical transformations that require us to build strong foundations for our future prosperity. Join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on November 20/21 for this year’s #OES2024 under the theme of “Future-Proofing Ontario: Building an Inclusive, Sustainable Economy.” This year’s event highlights the necessity for Ontario’s workforce and businesses to be adaptable, innovative, and productive. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to help shape Ontario's economic future. Secure your spot at our flagship event today! https://bit.ly/3VixVHb

In today's rapidly changing business landscape, it's more important than ever for small and medium-sized businesses to adopt new digital tools that help them stay competitive and stand out. 💯 In an effort to better support #SMEs, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Government of Canada, is offering grants of up to $2,400 for businesses to get online, purchase new e-commerce tools, and fund their digital transformation. 🙌🌐 Applications are open until September 30th! https://lnkd.in/gu6cfJ_Y  

At the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), we’re not just shaping the future of Ontario’s economy; we’re fostering inclusive and sustainable growth.🌱🏙️ Today, we are excited to share the news that we have officially launched our Instagram account! 🙌 Together, let’s continue to build a stronger, more vibrant business community in Ontario. https://lnkd.in/eVKy4tiV

This morning, Daniel Tisch, APR, FCPRS, ICD.D, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, joined 45 leaders across #Canada advocating for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s sustained operation/development, underscoring the vital role it plays in facilitating travel, driving economic growth, supporting medical access, and connecting communities. Read the full open letter here: https://lnkd.in/gwYfbbkQ. #cdnpoli CC: It's My Airport, Nieuport Aviation

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is developing a national training platform for businesses across Canada to help increase capacity and upskill employees! Skills Bridge, an online Learning Management System, provides SMEs access to customized training content in areas such as equity, diversity and inclusion, leadership training, digital skills, and more. Create your organizational account today and register up to 5 employees for free until September 2024. Register Now: https://bit.ly/3xFcx62 #Upskill #FutureSkills #Skills

Last Call! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the Diversity Institute’s Wendy Cukier on how to incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion (#EDI) into your business strategy. Register today: https://bit.ly/3VQune4

Last week, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Council for Indigenous Business held their third economic reconciliation consultation. At George Brown College, we welcomed leaders from post-secondary institutions, employers and Indigenous communities to unpack the challenges and opportunities in recruiting and retaining First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples as students, employers and team members. This knowledge exchange also focused on the role of Indigenous Advisory Councils, the path to levelling the playing field for Indigenous Peoples, and the role of inclusion across organizations and institutions as we work to achieve true reconciliation.  Key takeaways included: ➡️ Building trust and meaningful connections with Indigenous communities early on is crucial for attracting and retaining Indigenous talent. ➡️ Thinking outside of the box by adapting education requirements in job postings to value lived experience and expanding remote work options to encourage Indigenous employees living on-reserve to apply are key to creating equitable outcomes. ➡️ Clear pathways to success for Indigenous Peoples require prioritizing culturally sensitive education, providing comprehensive support systems, and facilitating workplace transitions through vehicles such as internships. ➡️ Employers must create inclusive and safe workplaces for Indigenous employees, going beyond basic cultural sensitivity training. The insights and feedback from this discussion will be instrumental in shaping our upcoming report and the next phase of our Economic Reconciliation Initiative, The Way Forward. This report will feature practical recommendations, key learnings, case studies, and examples to help create a more inclusive economic landscape. We extend our gratitude to each participant and our partners for their invaluable support. A special thank you to Dr. Gervan Fearon for his thoughtful remarks to anchor our discussion and the George Brown College team for a phenomenal traditional Indigenous lunch. To learn more about the Economic Reconciliation Initiative, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3WdXGYq

Are you interested in learning how to embed equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into your business strategy? Join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Diversity Institute on July 23 at 2 – 3 p.m. to learn about the six crucial dimensions you need to include in your strategy and efficient ways you can track progress. https://bit.ly/3VQune4 Thank you to our event partner, the Diversity Institute. Skills Bridge, formally known as Capacity Building for Canadian SMEs - Unleashing Learning Management Systems at Scale, is funded by the Government of Canada under the Future Skills program » « Renforcement des capacités des PME canadiennes - Déployer des systèmes de gestion de l'apprentissage à grande échelle est financé par le Centre des Compétences futures du gouvernement du Canada. Register today: https://bit.ly/3VQune4

What if Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump and Joe Biden were CEOs reporting to corporate boards? In my Toronto Star column today, I contrast leadership succession in business and politics to highlight a problem that cuts across partisan lines: those who govern democracies are often terrible at governing themselves. The problem is both structural and cultural: removing even a massively unpopular or unethical leader against their will is incredibly difficult; transparency and accountability mechanisms are weak; and the tribal culture of politics makes a rational discussion of a leader's performance almost impossible. But just as corporate governance has changed, perhaps political governance can, too. The Reform Act championed by Conservative MP Michael Chong is a good example. It's time for parties to go further. The stakes couldn't be higher for businesses, workers and communities. In turbulent times, we need leaders who can make smart economic, social and environmental decisions. The change must begin from within. #business #cdnpoli #successionplanning #governance

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce hosts events to celebrate Ontario business, propel thought leadership and connect members with government decision-makers. Check out our upcoming events! https://bit.ly/3aflw1U