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185,000 Ontario Jobs at Risk from Bill 148: Independent Economic Impact Analysis

 Bill 148 will increase the cost of consumer goods and services by $1,300 per household starting in 2018, according to new analysis by leading economics firm TORONTO, Monday, August 14 […]

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Labour Relations and Employment Standards Changes Too Much, Too Fast

The Keep Ontario Working coalition calls for Ontario Government to give employers more time to adjust to sweeping reforms TORONTO, July 10, 2017: Today, the Keep Ontario Working group, a […]

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Half of Ontarians fear their skills will soon be obsolete: Milton Chamber of Commerce

New Ontario Chamber of Commerce report urges action to improve alignment of skills, education, career opportunities TORONTO, June 20, 2017 – Today the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), in partnership […]

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Milton chamber strongly objects to potential labour and employment standards reforms

Changes would discourage investment, eliminate jobs and diminish economic opportunities in Ontario, especially among small business owners MILTON, Monday, May 15, 2017: The Milton Chamber, in partnership with the Ontario […]

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MISSISSAUGA NATION CHIEFS TO OPEN WORLD CLASS SUPPLY CHAIN 2017 IN MILTON ON MAY 10

MILTON, ON (May 1, 2017) – Mississauga Nation Chiefs will officially open World Class Supply Chain 2017 at the Granite Ridge Golf Club in Milton on Wednesday, May 10. The […]

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Businesses need more support to limit Cap and Trade impact

OCC Calls on Premier Wynne to Prevent Exporting Jobs During the Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy MILTON, April 5, 2017: Today the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) with the support […]

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Milton Chamber advocates for local business issues at the OCC’s Advocacy Day meeting the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth

TORONTO, March 29, 2017: Earlier this week, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) along with a delegation of representatives from over 90 Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade participated […]

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Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan: How Will It Impact Your Business?

HIGHLIGHTS 500,000 small businesses and farms will qualify for the 25% rate reduction to their energy bills The Industrial Conservation Initiative Expansion (ICI) will be expanded to include diverse manufacturing […]

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Budget 2017 – A Time for Caution Skills, Innovation and Wait-and-see

Yesterday afternoon, the federal government released their 2017 budget. Here is the Chamber’s analysis: INNOVATION Innovation was expected to be the main feature of the 2017 budget, but with limited […]

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Leaders from industry and academia to speak at Milton summit, ‘World Class Supply Chain 2017’, on May 10

MILTON (March 21, 2017) – Leaders from industry and academia – renowned experts in supply chain and logistics – will be coming to Milton to speak at ‘World Class Supply […]

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