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London Chamber of Commerce Submission: Expectations for London’s Economic Development Strategy
The London Chamber of Commerce speaks as the collective voice of London’s business community. As the City prepares its new Economic Development Strategy, the Chamber expects this plan to move beyond broad aspiration and deliver a concrete, measurable roadmap for prosperity. The London Chamber of Commerce submits this document as the final statement in the City of London’s consultation process for the new Economic Development Strategy. It represents the collective voice of London’s business community and
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Healing through Creativity: Community Responses to Homelessness.
Many people who experience more chronic forms of severe housing live with complex health and social needs that demand holistic responses. While advocacy and evidence have long centered on clinical treatment, housing, and social services, there is growing recognition of the role that arts-based and culture-led interventions can play in promoting well-being and a sense of togetherness for people experiencing housing loss. Crucially, studies have shown that creative expression and cultural practices do not
Buy Canadian: Keeping Jobs, Innovation, and Prosperity at Home
Buy Canadian: Keeping Jobs, Innovation, and Prosperity at Home By the London Chamber of Commerce Canada stands at a crossroads in its approach to national infrastructure investment. As VIA Rail prepares to award a $3-billion contract for new train cars—one of the largest transportation procurements in recent years—our country has an opportunity to demonstrate what Buy Canadian truly means. This contract is about far more than trains. It’s about whether Canadian tax dollars will continue to fuel economic
London Chamber Joins National Call for Labour Stability at Canada’s West Coast Ports
London Chamber Joins National Call for Labour Stability at Canada’s West Coast Ports The London Chamber of Commerce has joined chambers of commerce, boards of trade, and business associations from across Canada in signing a joint letter urging the federal government to take swift action to ensure long-term labour stability at Canada’s West Coast ports. The letter, addressed to Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, and Hon. John Zerucelli, Secretary of State for Labour, calls for the
Downtown Reimagined Series
We’re proud to launch Downtown Reimagined - a summer article series that explores the City of London's Downtown Master Plan through a business lens. Help shape the future of downtown. Share your ideas on the Get Involved London website. 1 - Help Shape the Heart of London Let’s be honest—every city has a heart, and ours? It beats in the core. Whether you’re downtown for a board meeting, a beer on the patio, a Knights game, or a festival that shuts down Dundas Place, Downtown London is where business,
From Office Space to Living Space: How the City is Transforming the Core Through Grants
From Office Space to Living Space: How the City is Transforming the Core Through Grants The City of London is currently in their Public Engagement phase of the Downtown Plan and there is an opportunity for Londoners to get involved and help shape the core of their city. As this plan is created, the City relies on Londoners and London businesses to provide input into what changes and improvements need to be made in order to enhance the downtown’s economic capacity and residential appeal. This plan
2025 Q2 Business Conditions Report
2025 Q2 Business Conditions Report The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab has released their 2025 Q2 Business Conditions Report detailing business sentiment and economic data over the last quarter. Unfortunately, this report marks the fourth straight quarter that overall business sentiment has dropped. This trend continues mostly in trade-exposed industries due to the ongoing trade war. While the leaders gathered at the G7 meeting, any proposed resolution to the dispute
The Role of Culture in London’s Downtown Evolution
London, Ontario, stands at a pivotal moment in its development. As the city shapes its future, culture emerges as an essential component of this process. A vibrant cultural sector significantly contributes to economic growth, tourism, community engagement, and overall urban vitality. This significance is especially timely as London formulates its Economic Development Strategy and Downtown Master Plan. Both initiatives will substantially influence the city's trajectory, positioning culture as a crucial
Removing Interprovincial Trade Barriers More Important Than Ever
Removing Interprovincial Trade Barriers More Important Than Ever As a potential trade war unfolds between Canada and the United States and with a federal election looming in the near future, Canada must turn its attention inwards and focus on strengthening internal trade between provinces. This sentiment has been increasingly popular in the recent months, garnering support from all 4 major political parties in Ontario and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Statistics
London Chamber Applauds Approval of HART Hub: A Win for Community Well-Being and Local Business
London Chamber Applauds Approval of HART Hub: A Win for Community Well-Being and Local Business The London Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see the City of London approved by the Ontario Government for a Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub. This significant development is a vital step toward addressing the pressing needs of individuals in our community struggling with mental health and addiction—challenges that also have a direct impact on the local business environment. The
Support for MPP Terence Kernaghan’s Motion on Employee Ownership Strategy
The London Chamber of Commerce wrote a letter to express our strong support for MPP Terence Kernaghan’s motion to implement an Ontario Employee Ownership Strategy. Read the letter
OCC Announces Support for High-Frequency Rail Project
OCC Announces Support for High-Frequency Rail Project The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has published a letter to the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, in support of the High-Frequency Rail project in Ontario. The project, as currently planned, will offer over 1000km of brand-new rail infrastructure along the Toronto-Quebec corridor allowing faster and more frequent rail service. By moving passenger services to dedicated tracks, the new trains will no
2024 Membership Survey Report
2024 Membership Survey Report The London Chamber of Commerce has recently completed our 2024 Membership Survey. The responses will be used to plan for the coming year, fine-tune events, and craft new policies and advocacy positions. We would like to thank everyone who participated for their valuable input. Read the report
London City Council Advances Health and Homelessness Initiatives with New Supportive Housing and Enc
London City Council Advances Health and Homelessness Initiatives with New Supportive Housing and Encampment Response Plans The London Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by the significant process of London City Council in addressing health and homelessness through its Whole of Community System Response. Two major milestones have been reached: the endorsement of the Community Encampment Response Plan and the approval of the next steps for a new highly supportive housing project. The Community Encampment
AI Adoption by Canadian Businesses
AI Adoption by Canadian Businesses The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab has released their report on the state of generative AI in Canada and how it will affect the future of our business landscape. Generative AI is any AI system that can create images, data or text using prompts provided by the user. The current use case for these systems is to fill in some of the productivity and labour gaps that remain in the business environment. This technology represents new opportunities for
Chamber Q1 and Q2 Advocacy Review
Q1 and Q2 Advocacy Review January The London Chamber of Commerce ran our 2024 Advocacy Survey in order to better understand what our members' needs are and how we can address them. We collected recommendations for all levels of government and used the results to better formulate our advocacy strategy for the coming year. The Business Confidence Survey report was released for the fourth quarter of 2023 which took a look at businesses economic outlook and how the labour market was
Indigenous Engagement Report
Our Indigenous Engagement report outlines an engagement process commissioned by the London Chamber of Commerce with the Indigenous community in London, Ontario. The report is a testament to our commitment to fostering meaningful connections with the Indigenous community in London, Ontario. Developed in collaboration with consultants from Kiinew Kwe and Senomi Solutions Inc., this report outlines a carefully crafted engagement strategy that involved Indigenous Elders, community leaders, business owners, and
