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Barrie Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 Budget 

Barrie Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 Budget  The Barrie Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber Releases 2024 Provincial Budget Recommendations READ THE BRIEF (Barrie – March 14, 2024) – Ontario’s economic prosperity is threatened by inflation, infrastructure backlogs, regulatory barriers, skills gaps, and fears of a slowing economy. To address these…

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Press Release: Endorsement of the City of Barrie’s Request to Queen’s Park

Press Release: Endorsement of the City of Barrie’s Request to Queen’s Park The Barrie Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the City of Barrie and their request to the Province of Ontario for support in expanding our employment lands. “Ensuring that the economic prospects of the city, region, and province as a whole are maximized by…

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Increase to Ontario’s Minimum Wage Oct. 1st

Increase to Ontario’s Minimum Wage Oct. 1st Ontario Chamber of Commerce Statement: Starting Sunday, October 1, Ontario’s minimum wage will increase from $15.50 to $16.55 per hour. This is a scheduled increase that takes place every October. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is supportive of scheduled increases so that businesses have time to plan. What businesses…

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Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services Supporting Healthy & Safe Workplaces in Ontario August 2023   Every employer and worker shares responsibility for occupational health and safety. At Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS), we’re here to provide you with the information and support you need to work safely. WSPS is a not-for-profit organization offering health…

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BLG • AUGUST 2023

BLG • AUGUST 2023 Updates from the Commissioner for Employers Government Announcements Employment and Social Development Canada August 8, 2023 On August 8th the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, launched the Recognized Employer Pilot (formerly the “trusted employer program”). This three-year pilot is intended to streamline the TFW application…

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Important Information From Smart Serve Ontario

Important Information From Smart Serve Ontario Recertification 5-Year Requirement AGCO Extends Final Recertification Window to August 31st, 2023 Responding to the high demand for last-minute recertifications, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announces a 60-day extension for final recertifications, now concluding on August 31st, 2023. We encourage certificate holders to take advantage of…

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Federal Government Engagement on Labour Stability on Canada’s West Coast

Advocacy with the Barrie Chamber

Federal Government Engagement on Labour Stability on Canada’s West Coast On behalf of the Canadian business community, please find attached a letter expressing concern over the potential for a labour disruption that would affect ports in British Columbia. The letter – signed by over 120 associations, chambers of commerce and boards of trade – requests…

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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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