Written by
Robin Cooke
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November 23, 2023
What's New This Week - November 23, 2023
Ontario Responds to 2023 Federal Fall Economic Statement
November 21, 2023
Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement:
“Ontario stands ready to work with our federal partners on shared priorities such as building homes and critical infrastructure while making life easier and more affordable for Ontario families. While several of the measures contained in today’s federal Fall Economic Statement help support these shared priorities, we firmly believe the federal government must do more to encourage Ontario’s long-term economic success and provide relief for Ontario workers and taxpayers.
Our government supports the federal government’s new measures to encourage increased housing supply. These policies, including $15 billion in new funding under the Apartment Construction Loan Program, build on the recent decision to remove the HST from purpose-built rental housing, making it cheaper and easier to build badly needed rental homes
NOTICE OF ONLINE PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Highway 40 Widening from Indian Road to 0.6km north of Wellington Street, City of Sarnia (GWP 3019-21-00) THE STUDY The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained GHD to undertake the Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study (Study) for the widening of Highway 40 from Indian Road to 0.6km north of Wellington Street, located in the City of Sarnia within the County of Lambton, as shown in the key plan. Further information is available on the Study website: www.highway40widening.ca. The MTO has developed and evaluated alternatives leading to a recommended plan to address the safety and transportation needs in the corridor. The online Public Information Centre (PIC) is being held on the Study website from Monday, November 27 to Sunday, December 10, 2023.
Sharing Prosperity: An Introduction to Building Relationships for Economic Reconciliation in Ontario
Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) released Sharing Prosperity: An Introduction to Building Relationships for Economic Reconciliation in Ontario. This introductory resource is part of the Economic Reconciliation Initiative, a partnership aimed at advancing economic reconciliation by building business capacity to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 92.
This resource offers foundational knowledge and practical guidance on fostering mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous people, businesses, and communities. It briefly addresses several topics, such as historical context, Indigenous rights, unique characteristics and challenges facing Indigenous businesses, and meaningful opportunities for engagement, in addition to centralizing relevant resources and reports for additional learning and capacity-building opportunities.
Sharing Prosperity will be followed by a practical guide in 2024, which will include case studies and best practices in Indigenous partnership building from across Ontario’s business communities. The OCC and CCAB will engage with Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses and leaders across the province in the coming months. If you are interested in being involved or staying updated, please complete this form.
Join us December 5th for our final Lunch & Learn of 2023 sponsored by Mainstreet Credit Union! Our speakers this month will be the Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership who have partnered with Earnest Immigration to empower local businesses in harnessing international talent through Canada's immigration system.
Register today for this very informative Lunch & Learn for employers, where they will help answer your questions regarding accessing global talent.
Join us at the Sunbridge Hotel for a last-minute shopping opportunity of unique gifts from some of our Chamber Members! One of our favourite Business After Fives where we can celebrate the season together! Enjoy the Christmas nibbles and beautiful decorations and find that special gift!
There will be something for everyone on your Christmas List! Some of the vendors will be Save The Date Floral & Decor, Garbo's Fashions, Alzheimer Society, Gemini Bouquets and Cafe, Jardens Tranquility in a Jar, Dante Club, Black Gold Brewery and more!
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