Statement

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…

Ottawa Board of Trade joins business groups to raise concerns about rail strike Ottawa – August 22, 2024 – The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) joins our partners at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Global Cities Council (CGCC), and several business groups in calling on the federal government to use…

Statement on Extension of CEBA Repayment (Ottawa – September 13, 2023) – Today the Ottawa Board of Trade’s President and CEO, Sueling Ching released the following statement from regarding the announcement of the Government of Canada and the extended deadlines for CEBA loan repayments. “The announcement to extend the CEBA loan payment deadline by a year…

Downtown Ottawa Press Conference: President’s Remarks On June 9, 2023 the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) hosted a press conference where they issued an urgent call to action to all levels of government to join OBOT in declaring Downtown Ottawa a top priority. Sueling Ching President and CEO of OBOT gave the following remarks:  …

Ottawa Board of Trade Congratulates Newly Elected Mayor and Council Ottawa Board of Trade Congratulates Newly Elected Mayor and Council Now is the time for collaboration to Build Up Ottawa   Ottawa, ON—October 26, 2022 – Bringing an end to an exciting municipal election, the Ottawa Board of Trade congratulates Mark Sutcliffe on becoming Ottawa’s…

Small Business Week 2022 On October 17, 2022, business and community leaders gathered for Mayor Watson’s annual reception in recognition of Small Business Week 2022. Ian Sherman, Chair of the Board, provided the following remarks on behalf of the Ottawa Board of Trade: “Good morning, my name is Ian Sherman, and it is my honour…

Truth and Reconciliation Requires Action and Partnership Ottawa – September 30, 2022 – To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) released the following statement:   “Indigenous Peoples make up the fastest growing population in Canada and continue to face systemic barriers to…

Ottawa Board of Trade Calls for Peaceful End to Demonstrations in Downtown Ottawa (Ottawa, February 1, 2022) – Today, Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade, released the following statement:    “The Ottawa Board of Trade is calling on the Government of Canada, the City of Ottawa and demonstrators occupying downtown Ottawa to…

ONTARIO’S PAID SICK DAY PROGRAM IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION For immediate release  April 28, 2021  Statement    ONTARIO’S PAID SICK DAY PROGRAM IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION  New measures in Ontario address some – but not all – flaws in federal program    (Ottawa – April 28, 2021) – Today,…

Canada’s Budget 2021 : Ottawa Board of Trade Welcomes Supports for Business, Communities, and Inclusive Growth and Cautions on Debt and Deficits Canada’s Budget 2021 Delivers Historic Support Against Uncertain Backdrop  Ottawa Board of Trade Welcomes Supports for Business,   Communities, and Inclusive Growth and Cautions on Debt and Deficits   (Ottawa, April 19, 2021) – Today,…