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Federal Budget 2023 - Wins for Chamber and the Business Community
Federal Budget 2023: Proposal to Facilitate Employee-Owned Business Models and Freeze on Alcohol Escalator Tax Were Two Big Wins for the Chamber and the Business Community On March 28th, the Government of Canada released the 2023 federal budget. The London Chamber of Commerce was pleased to see investments in the public healthcare system, the green economy, affordable childcare, housing, and bringing more skilled workers to Canada. Furthermore, this budget proposes tax changes that would help to
Canada’s 2023 Budget Must Address Declining Productivity
Canada’s 2023 Budget Must Address Declining Productivity(LONDON – March 27, 2023) – With the economy facing global headwinds, Canada needs competitive investments in innovation, productivity, and sustainable economic growth. However, growth cannot occur without significant and sustained investments from the private sector – and those dollars will flow where productivity is highest. Today, the London Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the 2023 Federal Budget Submission to
Bill C-18: Letter from Honourable Perrin Beatty to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage and M
Bill C-18: Letter from Honourable Perrin Beatty to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage and Minister Pablo Rodriguez Addressing a serious threat to the privacy of Canadians and to their rights to hold and express opinions on public issues. Earlier this month, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage signaled he would introduce a motion at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage related to the ongoing review of Bill C-18 that, if adopted, would pose a serious threat to
2023 Ontario Business Confidence Survey
2023 Ontario Business Confidence Survey The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has posted their 2023 Ontario Economic Report detailing both the Business Confidence Survey and the Economic Outlook for the coming year. This article will highlight the Business Confidence Survey and the following article will detail the Economic Outlook. The Business Confidence Survey is a survey conducted every year in order to gather information on OCC members and their performance throughout the year. In total, this survey
2023 Ontario Economic Outlook
2023 Ontario Economic Outlook The second section of the 2023 Ontario Economic Report covers a forecast for the province’s economy in the coming years. Beginning with the key economic indicators for the province, the report suggests that we have not yet felt the full effects of the major interest rate hikes that occurred in 2022. While the rate of growth for Ontario’s real GDP has slowed, there is still growth nonetheless at 3.2% throughout 2022. This growth is forecasted to decrease by 0.4% in the
2023 Provincial Budget Released
Yesterday, the Government of Ontario released its 2023 budget. Overall, the London Chamber of Commerce was pleased with the contents of 2023 Provincial Budget. Measures to support business such as expanding the small business tax rate and the Ontario made manufacturing tax credit will serve to support businesses still struggling with the effects of the pandemic and with high rates of inflation. Furthermore, investing in Ontario's labour force by boosting immigration through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee
Chamber Administration Office Closed
The London Chamber of Commerce administration office will be closed effective Monday, March 20 while we undergo renovations. Our staff are still available and will be working remotely. Please click here for our staff contact information. The Meeting Centre is open for scheduled events. If you have any questions about the Meeting Centre, please contact Kalee Mepba. If you require a Certificate of Origin, please contact Jermaila Bruce to make an appointment. Our office will reopen on
Engage Western: April 11, 2023
Engage Western President’s Address & Breakfast Western University President Alan Shepard invites the London and area community to join Western faculties, research institutes, and departments at Engage Western on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Guests will hear from President Alan Shepard in a keynote address outlining Western’s activities in the city and future plans, including the new downtown campus location. The event includes many interactive booths where guests can connect with the Western team including
Hockeyfest May 5, 2023
CANADA STEEL PARTNERS WITH HOCKEYFEST FOR THE FIRST-EVER CORPORATE CHALLENGE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT IN SUPPORT OF MAKE-A-WISH® CANADAHockeyFest announces their partnership with Canada Steel for their first-ever Corporate Challenge street hockey tournament in hometown London, Ontario in support of Make-A-Wish® Canada, Southwestern Ontario Chapter. New to 2023, London Businesses or alike will have the opportunity to enter a team and draft a celebrity player.The one-day tournament will be held on Friday, May 5th in
The London Chamber in Partnership with the Cultural Community, advocates for important amendments to
Advocacy Win: The London Chamber in Partnership with the Cultural Community, advocates for important amendments to the City of London’s Strategic Plan As the City of London develops and finalizes its new strategic plan to carry us through the next five years, the London Chamber of Commerce is watching with great interest and is providing its input to help ensure that the final version of the plan will be one which supports a strong economy and facilitates an environment where business and culture can
King's University College Employer Survey
Hello employers! We at King’s University College are working hard to help our students identify their unique skills and talents and communicate these competencies to potential employers. There are many ways for students to identify and articulate the qualities they bring to a potential role, but some of these are more recognized and well-received by employers than others. That’s why I am reaching out to employers to get an understanding of how they would like to see these skills and competencies
Seeking Professionals for Reboot Plus Program
The Reboot Plus Program is looking for willing professionals to give 30 – 60 minutes of their time to provide career insights and ideas to young people exploring and developing their career plans. What is the Reboot Plus Program?The Reboot Plus Project is a youth education and employment program provided in partnership with Fanshawe College, Thames Valley District School Board, and the London Chamber of Commerce. The project is funded by the Future Skills Centre of Canada and will provide training and
2023 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission
2023 Provincial Pre-Budget SubmissionThe London Chamber of Commerce has put together a pre-budget submission for Ontario’s Pre-Budget Consultation process to be sent to the Minister of Finance’s office. This submission is intended to provide recommendations on the Provincial budget from the perspective of business owners across both London and the province as a whole. The 2023 budget comes at an important time as the province is tackling broad and complex issues such as housing shortages, labour
Reboot Plus Program
Reboot Plus ProgramThe London Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Fanshawe College on Reboot Plus - a youth education program provided with the Thames Valley District School Board and funded by the Future Skills Centre of Canada. The program will run for 16 weeks with participants ranging from 17-24 who mostly have atypical high school experiences. Part of this program will be connecting participants with members of the business community in order to provide the participants with information
London Chamber Launches new brand identity with redesigned logo and website
LONDON, ON. Monday, February 13, 2023 — The London Chamber of Commerce announced today a new corporate brand identity, redesigned logo, and website. These changes come at a time when the organization has seen unprecedented membership growth and after the launch of a new strategic plan. The redesigned logo represents London and the community. The cyclical movement of the outer shapes suggests ongoing connection, growth, and evolution which is based on equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
2023 Pre-Budget Submission
Dear Minister Bethlenfalvy, The London Chamber of Commerce welcomes the opportunity to participate in Ontario’s Pre-budget Consultation process. The 2023 budget comes at an important time as the province is tackling broad and complex issues such as housing shortages, labour shortages, supply chain disruptions and the persistent issues caused by inflation. London is uniquely positioned as a rapidly growing city attracting a diverse workforce that will be an important keystone for solving the issues
The State of Canadian Supply Chains
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with KPMG, has developed a report on the state of supply chains within Canada. Throughout the pandemic, supply chain issues became more and more apparent as consumers were unable to get the products that they needed. This report suggests that, when working most efficiently, consumers should be entirely unaware of the supply chain itself. Products should be delivered with little to no interaction between the consumer and the distributor. While supply chains
2022 Policy Year in Review
The London Chamber of Commerce is proud to have worked hard throughout 2022 to develop policy and host events to further bolster the business communities position in the city. Not only do these efforts help the business community, they help London as a whole become a more sustainable, more welcoming and more efficient place to work and live. The following are just a few of the projects that we worked on in 2022. Over the course of the year, the Chamber authored several policy papers and letters
Chamber Members: Save $800 on Joint Health and Safety Committee Training!
The London Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that members with 20-49 employees can now participate in a pilot program and receive FREE Online Part I Joint Health and Safety Committee training through a program being offered by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and OSG.Why Register?To be compliant with provincial legislation, companies with 20 or more employees are required to have a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and must receive training through an
Anderson Craft Ales implements carbon capture technology to reuse CO2
Green is more than just a logo for this award-winning London brewery. Anderson Craft Ales is excited to become the first microbrewery in Ontario to commit to new carbon capture technology to recycle CO2 produced during the brewing process. During fermentation, yeast converts sugars into alcohol and CO2. CO2 is also used in the brewing process to carbonate the beer and preserve freshness. Now, the brewery will be able to capture the CO2 produced, and reuse it during the brewing process – reducing their CO2
London Chamber supporting Youth Career Development with new Reboot Plus Program
LONDON, ON. Wednesday, January 11, 2023— London Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Fanshawe College to provide a youth education and employment program called Reboot Plus. Read press release
Chamber Urges Feds to Reconsider Planned Tax Hikes for 2023
The London Chamber of Commerce is calling on the federal government to help alleviate the financial burdens placed on small businesses by rampant inflation and increasing taxes. Last year, the Chamber along with other local business organizations wrote a letter to Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, urging the federal government to freeze the Alcohol Excise Escalator Tax, which is set to rise by as much as 6.3% this April and represents $130 million in additional taxes on Canada’s alcohol produces, much
Ontario Small Business Digitization Assistance
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce recently published Broken Link: Driving Technology Adoption within Ontario’s Small Businesses, a report on the state of small business digitization. The report details the resources available for small businesses that wish to digitize as well as their recommendations for policy updates to further assist these businesses. As more people used the internet to access shops and services throughout the pandemic, small businesses that were traditionally brick and mortar saw an
2022 Canadian Chamber of Commerce Wins for Business
The federal government published its 2022 budget on April 7th with a focus on three major topics: investing in our people, growing the economy under the green transition and tackling productivity and innovation. Within this budget, there are a number of wins that can be celebrated by the Canadian Chamber. These wins are accomplished by the pre-budget submissions from the Canadian Chamber as well as the policy resolutions passed by local chambers at the previous AGMs. As the world moves towards
New By-Law
Following the approval of the London Chamber of Commerce’s new Strategic Plan, the Chamber’s Board of Directors formed a Governance Task Force to review the by-laws and Policies of the organization. The goal was not only to streamline and modernize our by-laws, but also to better align them with the mission, vision and values of the Chamber. The Task Force proposed that the existing by-law not simply be amended, but be re-stated.The Board submitted the new by-law to Members of the Chamber for their
