Letter

A Message from OBOT President & CEO, Sueling Ching Dear OBOT members, As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your continued support of the Ottawa Board of Trade and for ensuring that our city has a strong, united voice of business. For more than 168 years, our Board of…

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 Ottawa Board of Trade Ottawa International Airport Authority Ottawa Tourism Tourisme Outaouais Date: August 12th, 2025   Context In July 2025, the…

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 Directions. The city budget is our community’s blueprint for prosperity, shaping business competitiveness, community confidence, and long-term…

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 to action at a defining time for our city and its future. Ottawa’s businesses are the engines of local growth, and our members’ perspectives shape…

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 are competing globally for talent, investment, ideas, and attention. If we want to lead in that race and want…

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, exploration, and renewal. This season is also the perfect time to rediscover the incredible assets we have right here at…

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…

2025 City of Ottawa Budget Letter December 11, 2024 Mayor Sutcliffe and City of Ottawa Councillors,   Re: Ottawa City Budget 2025   I am writing on behalf of the Ottawa Board of Trade regarding the city budget, a key tool for shaping the future of our city and quality of life for our citizens.…

Message from the President and CEO Dear OBOT Members,   As 2024 draws to a close, on behalf of our board of directors and staff team, I want to take a moment to thank you for your steadfast support as members, volunteers, and pillar partners. You are the heart of our mission to cultivate thriving world class business community in Ottawa,…

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…