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Federal Parties need to spend final weeks of the campaign defining economic vision for vote-rich Ontario: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

October 9, 2015 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, October 9th, 2015: A new report by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is calling on all federal parties to put Ontario’s economy in the spotlight during these final days of the 2015 election campaign. Through their report, Spotlight Ontario: How the Federal Parties stack up, the organization commends all parties for their commitments to lower the tax burden on Ontario’s small employers.

Media Advisory: Ancaster and Dundas Divisions of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce to host Federal Election candidate Townhall October 7th.

October 2, 2015 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, ON, October 2nd 2015: On October 7th, 2015, The Ancaster and Dundas divisions of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Townhall Meet and Greet with three federal election candidates from the official sitting parties in the Parliament of Canada. Invitation was also extended to the Green Party candidate Peter Ormond.

Media Release: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Urges Province to Design Cap and Trade System in a Way That Protects Jobs, Economy activity, and Reduces GHGs

September 29, 2015 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, ON, Sept. 29, 2015 – Today, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released a report in response to the government’s decision to implement a province-wide cap and trade system. With this decision, Ontario is joining a growing number of jurisdictions who are taking action to address climate change, including large emitters like China and the United States.

Hamilton Chamber and Ontario Chamber Network leads employer coalition expressing outstanding concerns with proposed pension plan

September 23, 2015 · by Huzaifa Saeed

The Government of Ontario is moving quickly to finalize the design of its Ontario Retirement Pension Plan, which is due to take effect on Jan. 1, 2017.

Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of over 150 employers released a letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne outlining five outstanding concerns regarding the proposed pension plan.

Media Release: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Deeply Concerned Over Major Changes to Labour Legislation

September 17, 2015 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton ON, September 17^th, 2015 – The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has called on the province to avoid proposals that would substantially affect Ontario’s competitiveness, jobs, and the economy.

Timed to coincide with the final consultations of the Ontario government’s Changing Workplaces Review, the OCC, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, and over 30 chambers of commerce and boards of trade from across the province have publicly released their submission today, which expresses concern over previous deputations under consideration by the Review.

Media Release: Hamilton and Ontario Chambers Urge Governments To Harness the Power of the Sharing Economy.

August 25, 2015 · by Huzaifa Saeed

SHARING ECONOMY WILL DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH IF GOVERNMENTS MOVE QUICKLY AND BOLDLY: ONTARIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT

Hamilton, AUGUST 25, 2015: In a new report, Harnessing the Power of the Sharing Economy, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), in partnership with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce have called upon governments to move quickly and boldly to ensure that Canada and Ontario realize the full potential of the sharing economy.

Media Release: HAMILTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND PROVINCIAL CHAMBER ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF RISING ELECTRICITY COSTS ON BUSINESS

July 8, 2015 · by Huzaifa Saeed

HAMILTON, July 8th, 2015: A new report from the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and 40 chambers of commerce and boards of trade, calls on the Government of Ontario to tackle the impact of rising electricity costs on the business community. After extensive stakeholder consultation, the report makes five recommendations that government and energy agencies must take to curb rising costs and keep businesses in the province.

Media Release: OCC AND HAMILTON CHAMBER PART OF EMPLOYER COALITION URGING GOVERNMENT TO PROTECT THE ECONOMY AND JOBS UNDER NEW PENSION PLAN

June 3, 2015 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, ON, JUNE 3rd, 2015: The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and a coalition of major Ontario employers are calling on the provincial government to broaden its definition of a comparable pension plan under the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP). In a letter addressed to Premier Kathleen Wynne, a coalition of more than 150 organizations are today urging the government to expand its definition of pension plan comparability to include capital accumulation plans, including (but not limited to) Defined Contribution plans.

Media Release: Local Business Leaders Press Provincial Government on Regional Issues

May 27, 2015 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, ON, MAY 27, 2015: Local business leaders from Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) chambers of commerce and boards of trade met with Ontario cabinet ministers on Monday to discuss key issues impacting the regional economy.

In a wide ranging discussion held at Queen’s Park, business and government leaders touched on three priority areas: solving gridlock and improving transit, planning for growth and infrastructure, and promoting economic growth across the region.

Media Release: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce applauds the Province of Ontario’s $1.2 Billion Capital Investment Light Rail Transit system and new GO Station in Hamilton.

May 26, 2015 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, ON, May 26th, 2015: The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is overjoyed by this morning’s announcement by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne that the Province of Ontario has committed to funding approximately $1.2 Billion in the City of Hamilton to cover 100% of the capital costs of the B-Line Light Rail line and a new GO Station at Centennial Street.

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