Advocacy
Addressing the Homeless Crisis in Barrie
Addressing the Homeless Crisis in Barrie Barrie Chamber Supports City of Barrie Initiative “Barrie city councillors intend to deter panhandling as part of a motion passed at Wednesday evening’s general meeting, which emphasized the City’s ongoing commitment to address the needs of its homeless population.” CTV Barrie – Read more… Download Barrie Chamber Letter of…
Read MoreProud Members of the Barrie Chamber
Proud Members of the Barrie Chamber Join us in celebrating our members! 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…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: 2023 Federal Budget Submission
PRESS RELEASE: 2023 Federal Budget Submission Canada’s 2023 Budget Must Address Declining Productivity (BARRIE – March 27, 2023) – With the economy facing global headwinds, Canada needs competitive investments in innovation, productivity, and sustainable economic growth. However, growth cannot occur without significant and sustained investments from the private sector – and those dollars will flow where…
Read MorePress Release: Ontario’s 2023 Budget Must Focus on Growth-Enabling Investments
Press Release: Ontario’s 2023 Budget Must Focus on Growth-Enabling Investments (Barrie – March 16, 2023) – According to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) Ontario Economic Report (OER), Ontario business confidence has dropped to a record low in 2023. Labour shortages, inflation, health care system vulnerabilities, and fears of a potential economic contraction are dampening confidence…
Read More2023 Ontario Economic Report
2023 Ontario Economic Report Click here to read the 2023 Ontario Economic Report (PDF) #OER2023
Read MorePress Release: 2023 Ontario Economic Report
Press Release: 2023 Ontario Economic Report FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2023 Business Confidence Hits Record Low, Chamber Report Despite low confidence in the economy, most businesses are optimistic about the outlook of their own organizations (Barrie – February 7, 2023) – Business confidence has dropped to a new low according to the Ontario…
Read MoreJoint Letter, Replacement Workers 20230202
Joint Letter, Replacement Workers 20230202 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2023 Hon. Seamus O’Regan, P.C., M.P. Minister of Labour Email: Seamus.ORegan@parl.gc.ca Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, P.C., M.P. Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada Email: ministerofisi-ministredeisi@ised-isde.gc.ca Hon. Omar Alghabra, P.C., M.P. Minister of Transport Email: TC.MinisterofTransport-MinistredesTransports.TC@tc.gc.ca Dear Ministers: The proposal to introduce legislation on…
Read MoreBarrie Chamber: Roundtable with Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks
Barrie Chamber: Roundtable with Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARRIE – January 9, 2023 The Barrie Chamber of Commerce welcomed MPP Andrea Khanjin, Parliamentary Assistant for Intergovernmental Affairs and MPP for Barrie-Innisfil as host to David Piccini, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks and MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South for a roundtable…
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