Statement

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…

Statement In Response to the Ontario Budget 2025 The Ottawa Board of Trade congratulates the Government of Ontario on the release of its 2025 Budget—an important step in protecting Ontario’s economic future. As the voice of business in Ontario’s second-largest city and a critical economic engine for the province, we are encouraged to see a…

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…

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…

Statement From President and CEO: Latest Tariff Announcement From President Trump Statement from Sueling Ching, President & CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade re: Latest Trump Tariff Announcement   “The Ottawa Board of Trade stands with our business community in navigating the challenges posed by President Trump’s latest tariff announcement. These measures threaten the…

Ottawa Board of Trade Congratulates Prime Minister-Designate Mark Carney Statement from Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade On behalf of the Ottawa Board of Trade, I extend congratulations to Prime Minister-Designate Mark Carney on his leadership victory. As Canada faces both uncertainty and opportunity, we look forward to working with him to…

Ottawa Board of Trade U.S. Tariff Statement “The U.S. administration’s irresponsible tariff decision will harm American and Canadian businesses and cities alike – for no just reason. This tax on businesses and consumers, will raise costs, disrupt supply chains, and prove to be detrimental to the economic growth agenda in Ottawa and across Canada. Local manufacturers,…

Ottawa Strong: Ottawa Board of Trade Response to Trump Tariffs The Ottawa Board of Trade stands united with our Canadian Chamber and Chamber colleagues across Canada in response to President Trump’s recent announcement of unjustified tariffs on Canadian goods, to which Canada has introduced countermeasures to defend its economic interests. The Trump tariffs are unreasonable…

President and CEO Statement on Resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “The Ottawa Board of Trade thanks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his years of service to Canadians and leadership through transformative times. Political leadership requires immense dedication and personal sacrifice and we acknowledge all those who step forward to strengthen democracy and steward our…

President and CEO Statement on President-Elect’s Proposed Tariffs “The Ottawa Board of Trade is deeply concerned about the US President-elect’s proposed 25% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States. This measure would have severe consequences for businesses in Ottawa and across Canada, potentially disrupting our integrated supply chains and harming economic growth on…