“The U.S. president’s reckless, unprovoked trade war against Canada will lower the standard of living for every American and every Canadian – ignoring the will of the American people, the advice of the U.S. business community, and the trade agreement he negotiated and signed. Unless the U.S. pulls back, it will mean higher prices, lost jobs and investment, and struggling businesses on both sides of the border. It’s not putting America first; it’s more likely to put North America last,” says @DanTisch, President and CEO of the @OntarioCofC in a statement calling for immediate action to protect both the Canadian and U.S. economies in wake of the announced 25% tariffs against Canada. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce remains committed to working with businesses across all sectors and in all communities, as well as with chambers of commerce across the country, to mitigate the economic fallout of these tariffs and ensure Ontario businesses remain globally competitive. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3DkWGfz

To support Ontario’s economic competitiveness, it is essential to invest in post-secondary institutions and skills training systems that address labour shortages and prepare the future workforce for the demands of a growing economy. Our 4-point plan for qualified people and diverse talent outlines the crucial steps that all political parties should prioritize during the provincial election and beyond to ensure Ontario meets future labour market needs, safeguards access to education, and invests boldly in the quality of its universities, colleges, and Indigenous Institutes. Read the plan: tinyurl.com/mr3256nz #OntarioCompetes #onpoli

How confident are you in your own organization’s economic outlook for the year ahead? 💭 Sharan Khela, Policy Analyst at the @OntarioCofC invites you to attend the launch of our 2025 Ontario Economic Report (OER) on February 13 with the @Empire_Club. This year’s report will highlight major economic challenges and opportunities facing Ontario businesses in 2025. Register now: bit.ly/3DP5MRG #OER2025 #OERLaunch #ONBiz

🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨 The @OntarioCofC, in partnership with the Government of Canada, is still accepting microgrant applications for the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), but only until September 30th! This grant helps #CdnSmallBusiness take advantage of up to $2,400 to assist with costs related to adopting e-commerce, digital adoption, SEO investment & so much more. 🙌 Start your application before it’s too late: occ.ca/growyourbusinessonlin… #CDAP #GrowYourBusinessOnline #SmallBusinessGrant #FinancialSupport #SmallBusinessON

The @OntarioCofC welcomes the Ontario government's $378 million investment in 19 new Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs across the province and cautions on the path forward. "By taking a collaborative, multi-faceted approach, we can turn the tide on this urgent crisis." bit.ly/3T0Q4aP

Read the brief, outlining key recommendations to support the public, private, and non-profit sectors to address housing affordability. bit.ly/42XEZcL