Welcome to the Latest Advocacy in Action Newsletter

This newsletter will inform you of how the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is actively working to advocate for your business. 
YRBC Roundtable With MPPs
The YRBC hosted a roundtable with the Honourable Paul Calandra, Government House Leader and Michael Parsa, Parliamentary Assistant to the President of the Treasury Board to discuss barriers to growth in York Region. The MPPs spoke with business leaders from across the region about steps the government is taking to assist business by reducing red tape.
Mental Health Roundtable

On January 31 st , the Vaughan Chamber attended a mental health event hosted by the Honourable Michael Tibollo, Minister for Mental Health and Addictions. The event allowed members of the Vaughan business community to discuss support options and resources for SMEs looking to address mental health in the workplace. 

Hon. Anita Anand MP Visit

The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister for Public Procurement. Minister Anand was present to award a contract to long-standing Vaughan Chamber member Felix Technologies, who successfully bid for a radar project. The Vaughan Chamber looks forward to continuing to work with the Federal Government.
Provincial Pre-Budget Submission

The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce has made a Pre-Budget submission on behalf of its members. The submission calls on the Provincial Government to take action on the key issues affecting Vaughan businesses. Some of the key issues submitted to the government were:

• Skills and Labour Shortages
• Housing Affordability 
• Red-Tape Reduction

The Vaughan Chamber will continue to work with the Provincial Government as the voice of business in Vaughan.
2020 OCC Economic Report

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has released the 2020 Ontario Economic Report which outlines the present state of the Ontario economy and what issues need to be addressed. See the full report here .