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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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Ottawa Board of Trade: Further Supports Needed for Ontario Workers and Business Anxiety at an all time high
For immediate release April 16, 2021 Statement Ottawa Board of Trade: Further Supports Needed for Ontario Workers and Business Anxiety at an all time high (Toronto – April 16, 2021) – Today, Sueling Ching, President & CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade and Rocco Rossi, President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce…
Ontario Chamber & Ottawa Board of Trade Call for Accelerated Vaccine Roll-out with Prioritization of Essential Workers to Expedite Safe Reopening of Ontario’s Economy
For immediate release April 7, 2021 Statement (Toronto – April 7, 2021) – Today, Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade and Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in reaction to further restrictions announced today: “Ultimately, we want to see a safe…
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, 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 wave of the virus and a delay in the…
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, Given the rapid deterioration in local indicators across our three public health units, we are writing today to make urgent comment on the decision to impose a province-wide emergency brake. While…
Mayor Watson unveils package of measures to help small businesses and special events rebound after the pandemic
News Release For immediate release March 26, 2021 OTTAWA – Mayor Jim Watson announced today a series of measures that will help small businesses and many economic development partners rebound as the pandemic comes to an end. The measures are contained in two staff reports that will be presented to City Council in April. As part…
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, We appreciate the responsiveness of your government in combatting this pandemic and your understanding of the damaging toll it is taking on Ontario’s business community. Forecasts of rising business bankruptcies, supplier, and bank delinquencies due to…