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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…
Read MoreFederal Government Engagement on Labour Stability on Canada’s West Coast
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…
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 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…
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