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Business Leaders urge Ontario to join the New West Partnership
July 17, 2024 Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Legislative Building, Room 281, Queen’s Park TORONTO, Ontario, M7A 1A1 Dear Premier Ford, At a time of economic uncertainty, when families across the country are struggling with the high cost of living, there is something you can do to inject billions of dollars into your…
Six Reasons to Hire a Co-Op Student
Between artificial intelligence, automation, and hybrid or remote work, the way we work has changed. You may be considering what talent you’ll need to support your organizations for the year ahead. Cooperative education is one of the best and most economical ways organizations can prepare for success. Although co-op can be an excellent way…
Message from OBOT CEO re: Downtown Ottawa
On May 22, 2024 the Ottawa Board of Trade released A Living Capital: Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda, prepared by the Canadian Urban Institute. On behalf of the OBOT board and our economic partners, I am excited to share that after several months of analysis, consultation and research has culminated in the launch of our…
Ottawa Board of Trade Unveils Transformative Action Plan for Downtown Ottawa
Ottawa – May 22nd, 2024, – Today, the Ottawa Board of Trade, in collaboration with the Canadian Urban Institute is thrilled to announce a landmark initiative that promises to revolutionize downtown Ottawa and the region. The Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda aims to reimagine and rejuvenate Downtown Ottawa, making it more diverse, resilient, and vibrant…
Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal Celebrating Young Leaders in the National Capital Region
(OTTAWA) – Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) are proud to announce the 2024 cohort of Forty Under 40 award recipients. Recognized as one of the most distinguished business awards, the Forty Under 40 celebrates the region’s rising young business stars. This year’s…
Federal Budget Submission 2024
February 9, 2024 Minister Freeland Government of Canada Via Email Dear Minister Freeland, Federal Budget 2024 Thank you for the opportunity to submit priorities for the upcoming budget, a key tool to ensure Canada is competitive and able to provide the services Canadians deserve today and in the future. The Ottawa…
Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 Budget
Ottawa Board of Trade and Ontario Chamber Releases 2024 Provincial Budget Recommendations (Ottawa – March 14, 2024) – Ontario’s economic prosperity is threatened by inflation, infrastructure backlogs, regulatory barriers, skills gaps, and fears of a slowing economy. To address these challenges, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) 2024 Provincial Budget…
Celebrating International Women’s Day
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) recognizes the remarkable contributions of women in our community, particularly through their entrepreneurial endeavours. International Women’s Day is a time-honored tradition that traces its roots back to the early 20th century, a period marked by significant social and political…
Ottawa Business Matters hits the airwaves
(Ottawa – February 9, 2024) – The Ottawa Board of Trade, in partnership with Rogers tv Ottawa, will launch a new 60-minute weekly show featuring entrepreneurs and executives, elected officials and economic partners on Sunday, February 11 at 9pm. The show, Ottawa Business Matters, hosted by award-winning broadcaster Sam Laprade, will inform, inspire, and…
Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal to celebrate rising business leaders in Canada’s Capital Region
(Ottawa – Jan. 9, 2023) – Nominations are now open to determine the 27th cohort of Forty Under 40 recipients in the national capital region. The Forty Under 40 awards are organized by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) in partnership with the University of Ottawa Telfer School of…