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Federal Government Announces Hybrid Work Model Congratulations and thank you to the Honourable Mona Fortier, her colleagues, and supporters for sharing a comprehensive return to workplace plan for the federal government. The Ottawa Board of Trade, The Canadian Chamber, and business and community leaders across the country applaud your decision.   This leadership move signals confidence…

CANCELLED: Ottawa Board of Trade Mayoral Debate October 12, 2022 Dear Business and Community Leaders,   Thank you for your interest in the upcoming election. The Ottawa Board of Trade has invested in the Build Up Ottawa initiative because of the importance of this election to the future of our businesses and our community. It…

Build Up Ottawa Dear Members,I am reaching out today on a matter of great importance – the Ottawa Municipal Election on October 24, 2022. As the voice of business and key economic partner in Ottawa, we have launched the #buildupottawa initiative. It is our intention to share key priorities with local candidates and engage the…

Call for Government Action on Airport Security Bottlenecks May 11,2022   To Our Elected Officials, As organizations representing thousands of businesses across Canada’s major cities, we are writing to you regarding heightened challenges at our airports that pose a clear threat to still-vulnerable economic recovery in our cities. We are pleased that the government has…

Open Letter to Ottawa re: Our Future February 17, 2022   To Our Elected Officials, Our community members are fatigued, fearful and frustrated. After two years of restrictions, stress and uncertainty, the last three weeks of demonstrations and blockades have further threatened the economic, mental, and physical wellbeing of our citizens. We are in crisis.…

Immediate Support for Ottawa Businesses Impacted by Demonstrations February 8, 2022 Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister, Government of Canada Doug Ford, Premier, Government of Ontario Jim Watson, Mayor, City of Ottawa   Dear Leaders, Immediate Support for Ottawa Businesses Impacted by Demonstrations The Ottawa Board of Trade is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan association. We are the…

Letter to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade : Concerns with the Ontario Small Business Grants April 29, 2021  Hon. Victor Fedeli Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade College Park 18th Flr 777 Bay St Toronto ON M7A 1S5 Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape…

COVID-19 Support for Business April 7, 2021 The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1A2   Dear Premier Ford, Re: COVID-19 Support for Business  We are reaching out today with an urgent request for additional support for small businesses and those in the hardest hit sectors as we face the third…

Request for province-wide stay-at-home order and strengthened public health measures April 4, 2021 Dr. David Williams Chief Medical Officer of Health 21st Floor, 393 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5G 2M2   Dear Dr. Williams, Re: Request for province-wide stay-at-home order and strengthened public health measures  Given the rapid deterioration in local indicators across our three…

Reform of COVID-19 Operating Restrictions Framework: A Responsible Business Protocol March 19, 2021  The Honourable Doug Ford  Premier of Ontario  Queen’s Park,   Toronto, Ontario,   M7A 1A2   Dear Premier Ford,  Re: Reform of COVID-19 Operating Restrictions Framework: A Responsible Business Protocol  We appreciate the responsiveness of your government in combatting this pandemic and your understanding of…