Chamber Updates & Local News
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 announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap…
Read More > 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 million homes by 2031. This investment will help Merit…
Read More > Here’s what they are saying, King’s Town District #11 candidates respond to the business community
The Chamber membership asked three questions of our candidates, details below. *Gregory Ridge            *Alexandria Liu            *Keith Bilow Question 1: What do you see as the top issue or issues affecting local businesses, and…
Read More > Here’s what they are saying, Pittsburgh District #12 candidates respond to the business community
The Chamber membership asked three questions of our candidates, details below. * Ryan Nelson Boehme       * Lindsay Duggan Question 1: What do you see as the top issue or issues affecting local businesses, and how would you use your vote on the council to address these issues? Ryan…
Read More > Here’s what they are saying, Williamsville District #9 candidates respond to the business community
The Chamber membership asked three questions of our candidates, details below. Williamsville District #9 Candidates  Ian Clark           Annette Burfoot     Vincent Cinanni       Rob Fonger           Selina Chiarelli Question…
Read More > Here’s what they are saying, Sydenham District #10 candidates respond to the business community
The Chamber membership asked three questions of our candidates, details below Sydenham District #10 Candidates Peter Stroud        Rami Maasarani          Conny Glenn    Joseph Charbonneau Question 1: What do you see as the top issue or issues affecting local businesses,…
Read More > Here’s what they are saying, Meadowbrook-Strathcona District #8 candidates respond to the business community
The Chamber membership asked three questions of our candidates, details below. Meadowbrook-Strathcona District #8 Candidates Jeff McLaren          Michael Murphy             Jacob Wynperle Question 1: What do you see as the top issue or issues affecting local…
Read More > Here’s what they are saying, Kingscourt-Rideau District #7 candidates respond to the business community
The Chamber membership asked three questions of our candidates, details below. Kingscourt-Rideau District #7 Candidates Brandon Tozzo            Joe Dowser           Tom Gingrich     Darryl McIntosh        …
Read More > Chamber Applauds Removing All Travel Requirements as of Oct 1, Including Masking, Vaccines, and ArriveCAN
As an organization representing the needs and concerns of business, we welcome these changes and the opportunities they represent to help our hard-hit retail sector and tourism industries recover, while also improving the broader visitor economy. The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce supports the cessation of pandemic-driven border measures as of Oct. 1. The following…
Read More > Ontario Preparing to Expand Health and Benefits Coverage
The Ontario government is seeking public feedback as it moves forward with plans to expand benefits like health, dental, prescription drug and vision care to more workers who need coverage. TORONTO – The Ontario government is seeking public feedback as it moves forward with plans to expand benefits like health, dental, prescription drug and vision…
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