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2022 STATE OF THE ONTARIO TOURISM INDUSTRY – READ THE REPORT the Tourism Industry of Ontario (TIAO) and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the inaugural State of the Ontario Tourism Industry Report, a blueprint for the growth and recovery of the sector. the Tourism Industry of Ontario (TIAO) and the Ontario Chamber of…

Thank You for Shopping Local Kingston is full of amazing locally owned and operated businesses. Their passion and hard work help make Kingston the amazing place it is. When you buy local, you support these businesses, and support local jobs. The holidays are mere days away and with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday now…

Why Don’t We Hire People With Disabilities? Misconceptions about disabled workers are causing companies to miss out on fantastic talent The employment rate among Canadian working-age adults with a disability is 49 per cent compared to 79 per cent for those without a disability. In the United States, the numbers are even worse. Read the…

Ontario Reducing Red Tape to Improve Competitiveness and Strengthen Supply Chains Ontario’s Fall 2022 Red Tape Reduction Package includes 28 initiatives that would help develop a strong, secure food supply chain from farm to fork, support Ontario’s farmers, food processors and agri-businesses, and attract and grow a strong labour force so Ontario can continue to…

2022 Fall Economic Statement The 2022 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review includes the government’s first-ever progress report on its plan to build Ontario, as well as new targeted measures that advance its plan to build the economy, address the province’s labour shortage and help families and businesses keep costs down. On November 14, 2022,…

Recovery of the tourism sector will take cooperation and coordination Tourism has been one of the hardest hit sectors in Ontario and continues to struggle to rebuild and recover. It has been impacted by border closures, capacity restrictions, and lockdowns. The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) and Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) have worked…

Ontario Taking Action to Build More Homes The plan puts in place actions to support the development of “gentle density” – housing like triplexes or garden suites – that bridge the gap between single family homes and high-rise apartments. For example, it would remove exclusionary zoning, which allows for only one single detached home per…

Ontario Launches Skilled Trades Career Fairs for Students The Ontario government is working for workers by launching career fairs this fall to prepare the next generation of young people for rewarding and well-paying jobs in the skilled trades. These fairs address labour shortages in high-demand sectors and help deliver the province’s ambitious infrastructure plans, including…

International students to help address Canada’s labour shortage Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to address current labour needs. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today…

Ontario Investing in Construction Sector to Combat Labour Shortage The Ontario government is working for workers by investing $3.7 million to help up to 2,500 workers start or advance in well-paying careers in the construction industry. This decade, Ontario will need 100,000 more construction workers to help deliver the province’s ambitious infrastructure plans, including 1.5…