Advocacy Updates
Our Advocacy Updates page keeps members informed on the issues we’re monitoring, the actions we’re taking on your behalf, and the outcomes that impact local businesses. Updated regularly, this page highlights progress, government engagement, and opportunities for member input.
Use the tracker below to follow ongoing advocacy files and see how your feedback shapes our work.
Recent Wins & Updates
• June 2, 2026: Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park
• 2025 OCC Economic Report — A comprehensive overview of Ontario’s economic outlook, major market trends, and the implications for local businesses.
• Rapid Policy Update (Ontario Chamber of Commerce) — Key takeaways from the 2025 Federal Budget, focusing on impacts to Ontario’s business community and emerging opportunities.
What We’re Working on Right Now
• Municipal: business communication and impact mitigation related to watermain reconstruction work
• Provincial: recycling change impacting small businesses
• Federal: engagement with Canadian Chamber of Commerce on trade, tariff, and regulatory issues impacting businesses of all sizes
Advocacy Tracker
Anonymized updates on issues, actions taken, and outcomes. This tracker is updated quarterly, or whenever significant developments occur.
| Timeline | Topic | Gov’t Level | Actions/ Notes | Current Status | What We Heard | Outcome |
How Members Can Engage
Have an issue you’d like us to champion? Your insights guide our advocacy priorities.
• Submit an issue through our Member Feedback Form
• Email our Advocacy team directly
• Participate in surveys, consultations, and round tables
↓ View More Advocacy Updates and Resources at the Links Below ↓
Advocacy In Action | How We Advocate | Our Advocacy Framework
Have an Issue You’d Like Us to Raise?
Your insights shape our priorities. If you’re facing a challenge, seeing a trend, or want us to look into a policy issue connect with us.