Transforming the National Capital Region: 4 Strategic Priorities
To: National Capital Region Caucus From: Association Provinciale des Constructeurs d’Habitation du Québec Inc. – Région de l’Outaouais Chambre de commerce de Gatineau Invest Ottawa…
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Ottawa Board of Trade Response to the City of Ottawa’s 2026 Budget Directions
The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) commends the City of Ottawa for its commitment to transparency and consultation with the release of the 2026 Budget…
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Insights from Building the Workforce for Ottawa’s Defence Innovation Hub
On August 19, 2025, the Ottawa Board of Trade convened leaders from government, academia, and industry for a pivotal panel discussion on Building the Workforce…
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Talent Roundtable with Minister Nolan Quinn
The Ottawa Board of Trade proudly hosted a special roundtable with the Honourable Nolan Quinn, Ontario’s Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, about…
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Live Tracking of the Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda’s Progress Now Available on a Refreshed LivingCapitalOttawa.ca
Ottawa is making notable progress on its transformative agenda to reimagine and revitalize the city’s core by adding 40,000 new residents, creating 50,000 jobs, and…
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OBOT Job Opportunity: Coordinator, Membership and Events
Are you a detail-oriented, customer-focused professional with a knack for event logistics, member engagement, and database management? If so, we want you to join our…
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Ottawa Board of Trade Responds to LeBreton Flats Agreement of Purchase
August 11, 2025 – Ottawa ON – For more than fifty years, the Ottawa Board of Trade has been a steadfast advocate for the development…
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Powering Ottawa’s Future: Hydro Ottawa & The Ottawa Board of Trade
Hydro Ottawa Group is a private company that is 100 per cent owned by the City of Ottawa and whose strategic business lines include electricity distribution, renewable energy generation,…
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OBOT’s 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
As the trusted voice of Ottawa’s business community, the Ottawa Board of Trade is proud to present our 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission: a pivotal call…
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Building Stronger Businesses: Keynote Search’s Collaborative Vision for Ottawa
In today’s competitive market, organizations need more than just candidates – they need exceptional talent that fits their culture, stays engaged, and performs at their…
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Key Takeaways from This Week’s Downtown Ottawa Safety Briefing
On July 24, 2025, the Ottawa Board of Trade convened a Downtown Safety Briefing, bringing together city leaders, industry partners, and community advocates to discuss…
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Partnering for Growth: OSEG & The Ottawa Board of Trade
Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) is a premier sports and entertainment organization based in the heart of the nation’s capital and a proud Ottawa…
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Op-Ed: The City of Ottawa Risks Being Hollowed Out by the Federal Government
This article was originally published by Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade in the Globe and Mail on July 21,…
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OBOT Member Spotlight: NutriChem – Bridging Science and Nature in Personalized Health
At the heart of Ottawa’s health and wellness landscape is NutriChem, a 44-year-old family business with a clear mission: to bridge science and nature through personalized,…
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Join Us in Showing Your Support for Investment in Lansdowne 2.0
We all know that Ottawa is at a turning point. The way people live, work, and connect in our city is changing rapidly and we…
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Update from the Ottawa Board of Trade – Q2 2025
Dear members, As the summer unfolds, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you, your families, and employees for a season filled with connection,…
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Op-Ed: Ottawa-Gatineau Poised for a New Era of Seamless Cross-Border Business
The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce applaud the federal government’s landmark decision to remove federal barriers to interprovincial trade. This…
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Op-Ed: Capitalizing on the Capital: Ottawa Has Defence Hub Potential
This op-ed was originally published by Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, and Sonya Shorey, President and CEO of Invest…
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Ottawa Businesses Under Pressure: Local Entrepreneurs Absorb Rising Costs to Prioritize Customers and Community Growth
New data from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab Q2 2025 Insights shows that local businesses in Ottawa are under growing financial pressure:…
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Announcement: A Warm Welcome to our New Board of Directors for 2025/2026
Last night, the Ottawa Board of Trade proudly hosted our 168th Annual General Meeting and reception at the NCC River House. We came together to…
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Statement on the Redevelopment of 110 O’Connor
The Ottawa Board of Trade welcomes the redevelopment of 110 O’Connor as a critical step in the transformation of downtown Ottawa. This project aligns with…
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Statement on the Throne Speech by King Charles III
The Ottawa Board of Trade is honoured to mark the historic visit of His Majesty King Charles III to Ottawa, Canada’s Capital City, for the…
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Statement In Response to the Ontario Budget 2025
The Ottawa Board of Trade congratulates the Government of Ontario on the release of its 2025 Budget-an important step in protecting Ontario’s economic future. As…
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Announcement: New Director, Business & Community Partnerships
The Ottawa Board of Trade is pleased to announce the appointment of Kara Higdon as our new Director, Business & Community Partnerships. Kara brings over…
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Statement on the Appointment of the New Cabinet
The Ottawa Board of Trade extends our congratulations to the newly appointed Cabinet. We offer our support as a collaborative partner in building a stronger…
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Celebrating Ottawa’s Rising Young Leaders: 2025 Forty Under 40 Recipients
(OTTAWA) – Wednesday, May 1, 2025 – The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) are proud to unveil the 2025…
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Statement from Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, on the Election of the Federal Government
On behalf of the Ottawa Board of Trade, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s newly elected Members of Parliament. This election…
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Have you heard of #OttawaNEXT?
Launching the #OttawaNEXT portal is the latest in a succession of Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) initiatives designed to remove barriers for local businesses. If you are tired of information overload about COVID-19, economic recovery strategies, and what support is available to you and your business, #OttawaNEXT keeps it simple!