Posts by Tricia Barrett-Butler
Rapid Policy Update: 2024 Federal Budget Ontario Business Perspective
Rapid Policy Update: 2024 Federal Budget Ontario Business Perspective On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released its 2024 Budget: Fairness for Every Generation. The following is a summary of highlights from the perspective of Ontario’s business community. Housing Budget 2024 announces a cumulative $8.5 billion in new funding to build 3.87 million new homes by 2031-32. The…
Read MoreBudget 2024: Capital gains pains
Budget 2024: Capital gains pains “Today, after weeks of pre-budget spending announcements on housing, defense, artificial intelligence and more, the government finally answered the questions of “how much will this all cost? And who’s going to pay for it?”. Budget 2024 puts the total bill for all new measures at $57 billion dollars over the…
Read MoreTaking Care of Business: The State of Business Succession and Planning in Ontario
Taking Care of Business: The State of Business Succession and Planning in Ontario Introduction As many of Canada’s large baby-boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1965) are reaching the typical age of retirement, the Canadian economy is poised to see many experienced workers exit the labour force, likely including many business owners and leaders…
Read MoreCanadian Chamber: 2024 Federal Budget – Our Policy Experts’ Insights
Canadian Chamber: 2024 Federal Budget – Our Policy Experts’ Insights Policy experts from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce have reviewed the 2024 Federal Budget. On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released its 2024 Federal Budget. Policy experts from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce have reviewed the Budget in detail, and their perspective on…
Read MoreCanada’s 2024 Budget Must Prioritize Productivity, Innovation and Growth
Canada’s 2024 Budget Must Prioritize Productivity, Innovation and Growth Download the PDF (BARRIE, ON – April 4, 2024) – As Canada grapples with global economic headwinds and declining competitiveness, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024 Federal Budget Submission, with proposals to support higher productivity, more innovation, and sustainable, inclusive growth. “Businesses across…
Read MoreOntario Budget a Step in the Right Direction; Bigger Leaps Needed to Drive Growth
Ontario Budget a Step in the Right Direction; Bigger Leaps Needed to Drive Growth Ontario Chamber Reacts to Budget 2024 (Toronto – March 26, 2024) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, issued the following statement in reaction to the provincial government’s 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario. “This budget…
Read MoreOntario Connecting Up to 34,000 People to Primary Care Teams in Simcoe, Bruce and York Regions
Ontario Connecting Up to 34,000 People to Primary Care Teams in Simcoe, Bruce and York Regions From Left to Right: Paul Markle – Executive Director of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, Attorney General Doug Downey, Health Minister Sylvia Jones, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Andrea Khanjin The Barrie Chamber of Commerce proudly supports…
Read MoreProud Members, March 2024
Proud Members, March 2024 Welcome to our Proud Members eBlast. Each month we will celebrate you, our members! You are the heart and soul of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. Share your success stories, join us in welcoming new members and welcoming back those returning for another year. Thank you all for your investment into…
Read MoreBarrie Surpasses Housing Goals: Ontario Awards $6.3M in Recognition
Barrie Surpasses Housing Goals: Ontario Awards $6.3M in Recognition [BARRIE – March 15, 2024] The Barrie Chamber of Commerce was honored to witness a landmark announcement by Premier Doug Ford today, celebrating Barrie’s remarkable achievement in exceeding its 2023 housing targets. With a groundbreaking total of 1,716 new housing units last year, Barrie has…
Read MoreRFP: Chamber Directory 2024, Printing & Distribution
RFP: Chamber Directory 2024, Printing & Distribution In our continuing effort to openly and publicly offer opportunities to work with the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, we would like to offer the following RFP: Bidding for printing of our annual directory and distribution. Membership within the Barrie Chamber of Commerce is considered an asset, but is…
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