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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 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, our…

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…

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…

Letter from Ottawa Board of Trade Ottawa – City Budget December 5, 2023 Mayor Sutcliffe, City of Ottawa City of Ottawa Council Members City Hall, City of Ottawa, 110 Laurier Ave West, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1   Mayor Sutcliffe and City of Ottawa Councillors, Re: Ottawa City Budget 2024   I am writing on behalf…

Message from President and CEO Dear Members,Good morning! Happy Monday. I hope you, and your family and your employees are well. Thank you for your ongoing support as members, volunteers, and promoters of the Ottawa Board of Trade. Thank you for getting involved. The strength of our economy and our ability to maintain a competitive…

Message from the President and CEO – Summer Update Dear Members,Happy summer! I hope you are enjoying all that our beautiful city has to offer in the summer including our beautiful greenspaces and the plethora of activities and events that have something for everyone.I am reaching out today as we reflect on the impact of…

Ottawa Board of Trade Joins Industry Associations in Call for CEBA loan Extension The Ottawa Board of Trade joined the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and over 280 industry associations across Canada in sending an open letter addressed to Minister Freeland urging the government to extend the current Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment deadline while…

Labour Stability on Canada’s West Coast  The Ottawa Board of Trade, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and stakeholders across the country are advocating for labour stability on Canada’s West Coast in order to minimize the impacts that labour stoppages could have on the supply chain. On June 13th, we co-signed a letter with the Canadian…