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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…

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Ontario Expanding Clean Home Heating Initiative to Barrie

Ontario Expanding Clean Home Heating Initiative to Barrie Provincial investment in home heating upgrades helping more families save money and reduce emissions. From left to right: Blair Peberdy – Alectra Utilities, Attorney General Doug Downey, MPP Andrea Khanjin, Sarah Van der Paelt – Enbridge, Hon. Todd Smith – Minister of Energy, Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall…

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PRESS 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…

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Press 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…

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Press 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…

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Joint 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…

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Barrie 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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Press Release: Women in Business Awards 2023

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Press Release: Women in Business Awards 2023 Wednesday, January 4, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   (BARRIE – January 4, 2023) The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer the Women in Business Awards for 2023. An awards luncheon that provides a platform to recognize the women that lead and succeed in Barrie. By acknowledging social responsibility,…

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Barrie Business Awards 2022 Winners

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Barrie Business Awards 2022 Winners Back to Blog For immediate release (Barrie – November 30, 2022) The Barrie Chamber of Commerce hosted the 20th Annual Barrie Business Awards Gala last evening at Liberty North. Mayor Alex Nuttall, City of Barrie Council, local dignitaries and businesses came out in force to celebrate the Barrie Business Community.…

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Press Release: Truth and Reconciliation Requires Action and Partnership

Press Release: Truth and Reconciliation Requires Action and Partnership For immediate release September 30, 2022 Statement (Toronto – September 30, 2022) –To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Barrie Chamber of Commerce released the following statement: “Indigenous Peoples make up the fastest growing population in…

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