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Op-Ed: Ottawa-Gatineau Poised for a New Era of Seamless Cross-Border Business
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 bold step is a game-changer for our region, setting the stage for even closer economic integration and unlocking new…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Capitalizing on the Capital: Ottawa Has Defence Hub Potential
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 Ottawa, in the June 24, 2025 edition of The Hill Times. Canada has a critical window of opportunity: for the…
Read MoreStatement on the Throne Speech by King Charles III
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…
Read MoreAnnouncement: New Director, Business & Community Partnerships
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…
Read MoreStatement on the Appointment of the New Cabinet
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…
Read MoreCelebrating Ottawa’s Rising Young Leaders: 2025 Forty Under 40 Recipients
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…
Read MoreStatement from Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, on the Election of the Federal Government
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…
Read MoreAnnouncement: New Director, Advocacy and Economic Development
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…
Read MoreCity Building Summit 2025: Ottawa Strong to Feature Futurist Greg Lindsay on AI and the Future of Urban Innovation
City Building Summit 2025: Ottawa Strong to Feature Futurist Greg Lindsay on AI and the Future of Urban Innovation April 15, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – Acclaimed urban futurist Greg Lindsay will deliver the closing keynote address at the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal’s highly anticipated City Building Summit 2025. With the…
Read MoreWhy Newcomer Inclusion is Good for Business
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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