Written by
Robin Cooke
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December 1, 2022
We want to thank our Chamber of Commerce Members who are Front Line Workers by giving you the chance to win 20 pairs of tickets to see The Tea Party, with the International Symphony Orchestra, at The Imperial Theatre February 4th at 8pm!
This party is presented by Liuna Yunity and is brought to you by some great community sponsors: Bluewater Power, Liuna, Cestra Group, Lambton College, Progressive Auto Sales, Imperial City Brew House, TopShelf Canada, Gov't of Ontario and The Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce.
It's simple. Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce Members, in good standing, can simply nominate their Front Line Staff using the link HERE and we will draw 20 Pairs of tickets January 30th as a small thank you to some great Sarnia Lambton People!
Want to know who you will be seeing Listen Here
If you have any questions at all contact Robin at Rcooke@slChamber.ca or call 519-336-2400
Yesterday, the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, announced the launch of the employer application period for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2023 program. Not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers, and private sector employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees can apply for funding now until January 12, 2023, to hire young Canadians next summer. Full-time job placements will become available starting in April 2023.
Each year, national priorities are established to prioritize job opportunities for youth facing barriers to getting a first job as well as jobs in small business and the not-for-profit sector.
This year, the priorities are:
Employers interested in applying for CSJ 2023 funding can submit their applications electronically via either the online fillable application or the Grants and Contributions Online Service.
Government of Canada Launches the 2023-2025 Call for Proposals for Research to Protect and Empower Canadian Consumers
This week, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced efforts to support consumers. Eligible organizations can now submit applications to the 2023-2025 call for proposals for the Contributions Program for Non-profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations.
The program helps these organizations produce sound, independent research that can strengthen the consumer's role in the marketplace as part of their mandates to represent the interests of Canadian consumers.
This call has identified four priority areas of research: digital consumer protection; systemic barriers, affordability and other risks to vulnerable consumers; sustainable consumption and the circular economy; and, consumers and the financial sector.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business Data Lab Report: New Workplace Mobility Trends
A new study from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business Data Lab (BDL) shows downtown cores are showing significant divergence from their respective broader metro areas, as fewer Canadians travel to work downtown from traditional commuter communities. These patterns are consistent with a pandemic-induced migration away from downtown cores in favour of less-densely populated areas, largely led by knowledge-workers embracing remote work and seeking larger, more affordable housing.
BDL analysis reveals that changing workplace mobility patterns are most evident in locations with more highly educated workers, higher shares of women workers and those who commute to work by car or public transit.
The comprehensive report comes as Canadians continue to seek to reinvigorate economic activity and business and community leaders strive to make meaningful contributions to bolster Canada’s economic recovery from the pandemic.
Read the full report here and view the data dashboard here.
November 30, 2022
Today, Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the following statement on the appointment of a new Chair for the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC).
“I am pleased to announce that Kevan Cowan will be appointed the new Chair of the Ontario Securities Commission, pending review by the Standing Committee on Government Agencies.
Mr. Cowan has been a valuable member of the Board of Directors for the OSC and was key in providing recommendations to our government on capital markets as a member of the Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Expert Advisory Group.
With over 30 years of experience in the capital markets industry, Mr. Cowan will play a critical role in supporting our government’s vision to make the OSC a 21st century capital markets regulator.
To move our vision forward, our government is implementing many of the recommendations made by the Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce.
It is the last First Friday of the 2022! There is so much going on too, so make your way downtown and support these great local businesses!
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For 41 years, the Sarnia Kinsmen has hosted the Santa Claus Parade. This Year the Santa Claus Parade is back! The Santa Claus Parade will take Place Saturday, December 3, 2022
The Kinsmen have been hard at work finalizing all the details including coordinating with the local volunteers, businesses, industry, service groups, rest homes, churches, and schools to make this another unforgettable event.
This year’s theme is “Christmas All Together”
For More Information Contact henrysvintage@hotmail.com
Come and celebrate the season with your colleagues and get all that last minute shopping done! Register Today for a fun night at the Dante Club! Register Here!
Redeemer Lutheran is planning on staging their Live Nativity on the church lawn at 429 Indian Road North, Sarnia from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 22nd and Friday, December 23rd. This tableau has been a Christmas tradition for over 40 years at Redeemer. It was put on hold for two years due to the Covid Pandemic. We are so pleased to be able to present this symbol of Christmas to the community again.
The Nativity scene is comprised of the traditional figures of the Nativity, including live animals. Carol singing will take place each night at 7:00 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies are provided in the church hall.
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