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We are the voice of business in Ottawa, representing enterprises of all sizes and from across all sectors since 1857.
As a key economic development partner in the National Capital Region, OBOT advocates for collaborative and sustainable community prosperity, supports businesses at every stage of growth, and champions Ottawa as the best place to live, work, learn, play, visit and invest.
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Takeaways from the 2025 Post-Budget Breakfast
Takeaways from the 2025 Post-Budget Breakfast The Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal’s annual Post-Budget Breakfast brought together business, government, and community leaders to unpack how Budget 2025 will shape Canada’s, and Ottawa’s, economic future. Featuring insights from Ryan Turnbull, MP for Whitby and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National…
Statement in Response to the 2025 Federal Budget.
Budget 2025, released late yesterday, aligns with many of Ottawa’s business priorities – signaling that Canada is open for business, eager for investment and committed to competitiveness. It provides tools for growth, such as tax relief to spur investment, funding to drive innovation, support for skills and infrastructure, and a commitment to bolster strategic…
2025 Best Ottawa Business Award Recipients
As the biggest annual celebration of local business approaches, the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are excited to announce this year’s Best Ottawa Business Award recipients. We’re proud to recognize these businesses in Ottawa for their excellence and success through the Best Ottawa Business Awards. Congratulations to the 2025 Best Ottawa Business…
Lansdowne 2.0: Building Confidence in Ottawa’s Future
Lansdowne 2.0 is a smart, cost-effective investment in Ottawa’s future – it uses taxpayer dollars wisely, adds much-needed housing and density in the core, and renews a civic landmark that has served our community for over 50 years. The $130 million cost – spread over forty years – is funded through project revenues, not new…
Shining a Spotlight on Ottawa’s Small Business Community
Shining a Spotlight on Ottawa’s Small Business Community Shining a Spotlight on Ottawa’s Small Business Community Small businesses are the backbone of Ottawa’s economy, accounting for approximately 98% of all businesses in the region and employing nearly half of the local workforce. This Small Business Month, we’re proud to celebrate the passion, resilience, and creativity…
Anchoring Ottawa as Canada’s Defence Innovation Hub
Anchoring Ottawa as Canada’s Defence Innovation Hub Photo credit: Leah Larocque/CTV News Ottawa The Ottawa Board of Trade has long advocated for Ottawa to become Canada’s National Defence Innovation Hub. Today, I was pleased to speak at an event where Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Sonya Shorey, President and CEO of Invest Ottawa, hosted defence experts…