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We are the voice of business in Ottawa, representing enterprises of all sizes and from across all sectors since 1857.
As a key economic development partner in the National Capital Region, OBOT advocates for collaborative and sustainable community prosperity, supports businesses at every stage of growth, and champions Ottawa as the best place to live, work, learn, play, visit and invest.
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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 Chamber of Commerce and over 120…
Addressing Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis Requires All Hands on Deck
Ontario Chamber Brief Highlights Key Recommendations to Meet Ontario’s Current and Future Housing Needs OTTAWA, July 5, 2023 – Housing affordability has become a pressing issue impacting communities of all sizes across Ontario. High housing costs are limiting the buying power of households, impacting businesses’ ability to attract and retain talent, and exacerbating homelessness…
Mayor’s Breakfast June 2023: Fireside Chat with the Hon. Caroline Mulroney
The Mayor’s Breakfast series, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) brings together Ottawa’s business community to inform and discuss key issues impacting the growth and prosperity of our city. Sueling Ching, President and CEO of OBOT, welcomed business and community leaders to the last Mayor’s Breakfast before…
Ottawa Board of Trade Announces 2023-24 Board of Directors
On June 12, 2023, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) was pleased to host our 166th Annual General Meeting and Annual Reception at the breathtaking TwentyTwo atop Westin Ottawa. This was a great opportunity to honour our members and volunteers, celebrate what we’ve accomplished together and to share more about our strategic priorities moving forward.…
Ottawa Board of Trade Statement on Senators Acquisition
(Ottawa, June 13, 2023) – Today, Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade, released the following statement: “The Ottawa Board of Trade wishes to congratulate Michael Andlauer and his associates on the purchase of the Ottawa Senators. This is exciting news for our region, and we offer our continued collaboration and support.…
Ottawa Board of Trade Issues Urgent Call to Action to Declare Downtown Ottawa a Key Priority
Ottawa, June 9, 2023 – Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) calls upon the Federal Government, the province of Ontario and the City of Ottawa to join OBOT as they declare Downtown Ottawa their top priority and work with stakeholders to build a roadmap to transformation for downtown core.…