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Statement on the Throne Speech by King Charles III

May 27, 2025

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 ceremonial opening of Parliament. We commend the government’s priorities, which reflect the aspirations and urgent needs of businesses and communities across…

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Announcement: New Director, Business & Community Partnerships

May 15, 2025

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 15 years of experience in partnerships, external affairs, and stakeholder relations to her new role. Most recently, as Director, Bayview Yards Growth and…

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Statement on the Appointment of the New Cabinet

May 13, 2025

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 economy as you take on your new responsibilities.  Cabinet Ministers often spend more than 70 per cent of their time in Ottawa…

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Celebrating Ottawa’s Rising Young Leaders: 2025 Forty Under 40 Recipients

May 1, 2025

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 Forty Under 40 award recipients. Now in its 28th year, this prestigious program continues to recognize Ottawa’s top young business…

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Statement from Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, on the Election of the Federal Government 

April 29, 2025

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 marks a significant moment in our nation’s history—a moment of…

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Announcement: New Director, Advocacy and Economic Development

April 17, 2025

Announcement: New Director, Advocacy and Economic Development The Ottawa Board of Trade is pleased to announce the appointment of Mallory Clyne as our new Director, Advocacy and Economic Development.   Mallory brings more than 15 years of experience in public affairs, communications, and government relations with a focus on economic policy.   Most recently, as…

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Why Newcomer Inclusion is Good for Business

April 17, 2025

Why Newcomer Inclusion is Good for Business Why Newcomer Inclusion is Good for Business By Amy Montiel, World Skills Employment Centre   In this time of considerable economic and political uncertainty, businesses have a unique opportunity to think creatively about how they harness talent. Attracting and retaining the best employees have always been key to…

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Ottawa Board of Trade CEO Update: Spring 2025

April 11, 2025

Ottawa Board of Trade CEO Update: Spring 2025 Dear Ottawa Board of Trade Members,   I wanted to take a moment to share a few important updates and reflections as we move through a busy and pivotal time for our business community.   We’ve just returned from a successful trade mission to London, UK, where…

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Statement From President and CEO: Latest Tariff Announcement From President Trump

April 3, 2025

Statement From President and CEO: Latest Tariff Announcement From President Trump Statement from Sueling Ching, President & CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade re: Latest Trump Tariff Announcement   “The Ottawa Board of Trade stands with our business community in navigating the challenges posed by President Trump’s latest tariff announcement. These measures threaten the…

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