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The latest from your Chamber's Government Relations Committee

March 2023 – Simplify information sharing to improve specialized mental health care for people experiencing homelessness
Project Health: Project is on track. Update At-a-Glance: UPDATE: May 3, 2023 At the Ontario

March 2023 – Review of Business Licensing By-law 120-2005, as Amended, and Temporary Measures Related to Certain Short-Term Food Shop and Peddler Licences
Project Health: Project status is on track. Update At-a-Glance: On January 30th, 2023, The Greater

Is a Four-Day Work Week Even Viable? Some Case Studies Say Yes
In recent weeks, those who like to take our morning coffee with a shot of

2023 Board Election Nominee Profiles
With our 2022 municipal election now in the rearview mirror, it’s time for Oshawa Chamber

Oshawa Mayoral Debate 2022 – Questions & Video Replay
If you were unable to catch yesterday’s televised Oshawa mayoral debate, no worries – you

Provincial Debate 2022 Candidate Questions
Photo of candidates: Robert T. Bell UPDATED May 24th to include video embed. Two days

Election Candidate Debates – Who Gets Invited?
Fairness and objectivity; these are the most important elements to be protected if one proposes

Durham Business Alliance Applauds Lifting of Tolls on Highways 412 and 418
Durham Region, ON – The Durham Business Alliance, a working advocacy group composed of all

Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce & Downtown Oshawa Business Association (DOBA) Consultation Submission
February 10, 2022 VIA EMAIL The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy Minister of Finance c/o Budget Secretariat

Ontario Economic Report: Outlook dampened by labour shortages, supply chain issues
(Oshawa, ON – FEBRUARY 3RD, 2022) – Pain points throughout Ontario’s economy are impairing business
The Front Lines – February 2020
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.” Edward R. Murrow Tweet Hizzoner
The Front Lines – July 2019
Originally published in the July 2019 edition of eNewsBy Gary Valcour The Government Relations committee wrapped
