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A Message from Ottawa Public Health

On November 14, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, provided an update highlighting the growing burden of respiratory illnesses across the province, particularly in young children. Dr. Moore has urged Ontarians to use all layers of protection available to them to limit the spread of respiratory illnesses, including a Province-wide recommendation that masks be worn in indoor public settings.

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) strongly recommends wearing a well-fitted mask in all indoor public settings and crowded outdoor settings to help limit transmission, protect the capacity of pediatric care, and reduce risks for severe illness requiring hospitalization. OPH also supports any business, workplace or organization taking steps that encourage and welcome mask wearing. This mask poster is made available to you for posting in your work and public environments.

Wearing masks indoors and outdoors in crowded spaces, staying up to date on your vaccines, staying home when sick and washing your hands are all behaviours that will help stop the spread of respiratory illnesses.

Ottawa Board of Trade Declares Support for the Senators Move to LeBreton

The Ottawa Board of Trade has declared our support for the Ottawa Senators move to Lebreton. A vibrant city core drives prosperity for the whole city with a ripple impact for every business, employee, and resident in our region.

We thank the NHL for its commitment to keep the Senators in Ottawa and call on business and community leaders and all residents of the national capital region to actively support a new arena at LeBreton.

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2022 Fall Economic Statement | OCC Analysis

On November 14, 2022, the Government of Ontario released its 2022 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review. Key Highlights include:

A proposed $185 million over the next three years in income tax relief for small businesses by expanding the small business Corporate Income Tax rate.
Automatically match property tax reductions for all municipalities that adopt the small business subclass.
Refocus its red tape reduction efforts towards attracting investment and job creation.
Provide an additional $30 million to the Skills Development Fund, prioritizing training programs that support people facing barriers to employment such as people with disabilities and Indigenous people.

We support the government’s emphasis on fiscally prudent investments targeted towards businesses and individuals in most need of relief. However, Ontario’s economy will require more urgent action on key issues – such as health care – and a clear and predictable path towards long-term growth, productivity, resilience, and competitiveness.

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Send a message to Queen’s Park!

The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) are looking for your insights on issues that matter to your businesses. How confident are you in Ontario’s economy and your organization’s outlook? What should governments prioritize to drive economic growth?

The results of the annual Business Confidence Survey will inform our advocacy agenda and the 2023 Ontario Economic Report: the landmark research platform of the OCC, offering a unique perspective on the experience of businesses of all sizes across the province. All responses will be kept strictly anonymous and confidential. Take the short 5-minute survey and let the government know what is important to you!

Closing date: November 30, 2022

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2022 Best Ottawa Business Award Recipients Announced!

November 24, 2022 | The Westin | 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM

As the biggest annual celebration of local business approaches, the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are pleased to announce this year's Best Ottawa Business Award recipients.

Congratulations to:

Assent Compliance

Calian

Canada Wheels

CBRE Canada

City of Ottawa

Ekidna Sensing

eQHomes

Fellow.app

Fullscript

GenesisLink Consulting

Getit Technologies

Giatec Scientific

Hyatt Place Ottawa

LearnExperts

MacEwen

The Ottawa Mission

Ottawa Tourism

Root in Nature

Ross Video

Sinix Media Group

Stoneworks Technologies

Syntronic

Trellis

UrbanMop

Join us at The Westin Ottawa on Thursday, November 24, 2022 to find out what awards these local companies take home!

LAST CHANCE TO GET TICKETS - Registration closes November 18th!

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Ottawa's Economic Outlook

December 7, 2022 | Shaw Centre | 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Don't miss one of the most important events for the Ottawa business community. Join us as we explore we explore trends in the regional economy and our unique Ottawa opportunity at the annual Ottawa Economic Outlook.

The highly anticipated luncheon will feature presentations by Trevin Stratton, Leader and Partner, Economic Advisory at Deloitte, poignant interviews and an exciting presentation from Ottawa Tourism about the new Destination Stewardship Plan.

Who should attend:

Economic development stakeholders
Tourism, arts, culture and event planners
Business and community leaders

Small and medium enterprise owners
Architectural and real estate professionals
Business and professional services

2022 Holiday Cocktail

December 7, 2022 | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Oakwood Designers & Builders Showroom

Join us on December 7th at Oakwood's stunning showroom as we celebrate this past year and raise a glass with Ottawa's business community.

Entertainment by Sing House Studios, food by Meatings, and great networking with business and community leaders will make this a night to remember.

Sponsorship Opportunities still available!

Please contact Lynn for more information.

I am pleased to invite you to celebrate the 1st year anniversary of Dr. Christina MD clinic. During this cocktail party, I will be presenting first about the heart and soul of Dr. Christina MD Clinic and afterwards will help demystify the world of botox and fillers. It is also an opportunity to thank my lovely patients that are very close to my heart. Live testimonials from patients will be given to share their experience with Dr. Christina.

A light snack will be provided. Also in the menu, many laughs and great connections!

Clock Tower Pub – Westboro

November 23rd | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

See you soon!

Dr. Christina

RSVP HERE

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THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS!

The Ottawa Board of Trade is a non-profit, non partisan, independent association that exists for the sole purpose of advocating for our businesses and growing community prosperity. Although we are driven by the needs of the entire business community, it is the members who make it possible for Ottawa to have a strong voice of business. And it may never be more important than now. So please join us in saying THANK YOU to our members.

Special Thanks to our Community Partners!