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President and CEO Statement on President-Elect’s Proposed Tariffs

November 27, 2024
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“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 both sides of the border.   We echo…

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Letter

Message from the President and CEO

November 26, 2024
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Dear OBOT Members,   As 2024 draws to a close, on behalf of our board of directors and staff team, I want to take a moment to thank you for your steadfast support as members, volunteers, and pillar partners. You are the heart of our mission to cultivate thriving world class business community in Ottawa, our Nation’s Capital. Your success is…

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United Way and Ottawa restaurants kick off tastiest event of the fall

November 7, 2024
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United Way East Ontario and 16 restaurants from across the region are partnering for the first annual Novemburger!   The restaurants, including Happy Days Burgers & Poutine, Coconut Lagoon, and G Burger, have created unique burgers for the month of November, with $2 from everyone sold going to support local communities in need through United…

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News Release

Business communities across Toronto-Quebec City Corridor Support Via Rail’s HFR project

October 10, 2024
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Ottawa, October 10, 2024 – A coalition of 5 chambers of commerce and boards of trade in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor are urging the Government of Canada to move ahead with VIA’s High Frequency Rail project. In a letter to Transport Minister Anita Anand, dated October 9, 2024, the coalition, which represents a region that…

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Ottawa Board of Trade Joins Business Groups to Raise Concerns about Rail Strike

August 22, 2024
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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 every possible measure to avoid a prolonged rail strike and support a resolution…

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Letter

Business Leaders urge Ontario to join the New West Partnership

July 18, 2024
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July 17, 2024 Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Legislative Building, Room 281, Queen’s Park TORONTO, Ontario, M7A 1A1   Dear Premier Ford, At a time of economic uncertainty, when families across the country are struggling with the high cost of living, there is something you can do to inject billions of dollars into your…

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Six Reasons to Hire a Co-Op Student

June 27, 2024
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Between artificial intelligence, automation, and hybrid or remote work, the way we work has changed. You may be considering what talent you’ll need to support your organizations for the year ahead. Cooperative education is one of the best and most economical ways organizations can prepare for success.   Although co-op can be an excellent way…

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Message from OBOT CEO re: Downtown Ottawa

May 24, 2024
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 On May 22, 2024 the Ottawa Board of Trade released A Living Capital: Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda, prepared by the Canadian Urban Institute.   On behalf of the OBOT board and our economic partners, I am excited to share that after several months of analysis, consultation and research has culminated in the launch of our…

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News Release

Ottawa Board of Trade Unveils Transformative Action Plan for Downtown Ottawa

May 22, 2024
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Ottawa – May 22nd, 2024, – Today, the Ottawa Board of Trade, in collaboration with the Canadian Urban Institute is thrilled to announce a landmark initiative that promises to revolutionize downtown Ottawa and the region.   The Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda aims to reimagine and rejuvenate Downtown Ottawa, making it more diverse, resilient, and vibrant…

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Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal Celebrating Young Leaders in the National Capital Region

May 1, 2024
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(OTTAWA) – Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) are proud to announce the 2024 cohort of Forty Under 40 award recipients. Recognized as one of the most distinguished business awards, the Forty Under 40 celebrates the region’s rising young business stars.   This year’s…

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