OTTAWA BUSINESS MATTERS
2021 FEDERAL ELECTION PRIORITIES
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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa Board of Trade have launched a detailed plan on what it takes to grow and have challenged all parties to adopt it. COVID debt, climate change costs, the need to repair our aging infrastructure – the costs are going up all around us. A serious, bold strategy to grow our economy is our only way forward. Our formula for growth is clear and direct, and has three distinct phases:
- Finishing the fight against COVID
- Getting the fundamentals right
- Creating 21st century opportunities
We know that to succeed in the face of fierce competition, Ottawa must generate sustained business investment, jobs and growth here — not just in the short term, but for many years.
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As the economy continues to reopen, labour shortages are being felt across the province. The Ontario Chamber Network and Ottawa Board of Trade are calling on all parties Parliament to address these critical labour market needs. Canada's next Parliament needs to take bold action to strengthen business competitiveness as the economy continues to reopen and recover.
The first pillar of the Ontario Business Matters campaign, Workforce Recovery and Business Competitiveness, recommends:
- Removing barriers to interprovincial labour mobility and trade.
- Increasing Ontario’s allocation of immigrants under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.
- Enhancing access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Modernizing federal privacy frameworks.
- And more.
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COVID-19 Updates
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Ottawa Public Health (OPH) strongly recommends all Ottawa employers implement workplace vaccination policies to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. To support employers, OPH released guidance for how to develop and implement workplace vaccination policies as part of their COVID-19 safety planning.This guide does not provide legal advice and should not be relied on or treated as legal advice. Workplace vaccination policies do not need to be submitted to Ottawa Public Health. For further resources, visit COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for Employers.
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As of September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities. This approach focuses on higher-risk indoor public settings where face coverings cannot always be worn. These requirements will not apply to settings where people receive medical care, food from grocery stores, medical supplies and the like. Read the full release here
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The Ontario Chamber of Commerce and OBoT support a provincial vaccination certificate for high-risk indoor settings that is verifiable, secure, standardized, accessible, and portable, as recommended by Ontario’s Science Table. A well-designed vaccine passport system can help prevent another province-wide lockdown, which would be devastating for businesses and the economy. There remains an opportunity for the government to provide further guidance to the province’s business community, particularly around workplace vaccination policies for employees. Read the full release here
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Getting Vaccinated is Now Easier Than Ever!
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2021 Ottawa Talent Summit: The Future of Work
Tickets are $50+ HST for OBoT Members and $75+ HST for Future Members
September 28, 2021 | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The 2021 Ottawa Talent Summit is designed for business owners and managers, community leaders and decision makers to address the critical issue of talent attraction, retention, and development as part of Ottawa's Economic Recovery and Rebound Strategy.
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Keynote: Unleashed Workforce
Presented by: Stephen Harrington, Deloitte
Join us as Future of Work expert Stephen Harrington puts ‘new ways of working’ into the broader context, and discusses the skills crisis and how we may need to think about corporate learning fundamentally differently. As he says, “It is time for us to get as disciplined about human architecture and integration as we are in IT with systems.”
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This day will bring together thought leaders to share emerging trends, best practices and how Ottawa's economic partners are supporting our business community and planning for the future. Get connected. Get educated. Get inspired.
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Business After 5
September 16, 2021 | October 18, 2021 | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Keep the day's momentum going with an after business hours virtual networking experience! Grab your favourite 5 o'clock beverage and settle in for some casual conversation with Ottawa's business community. Catch up with familiar faces and meet new people!
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Weekly on Thursdays
20 minute member strategy sessions with OBoT's Manager, Membership Experience! Share your business goals and learn how your member benefits can help you to nurture your business' growth.
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September 23, 2021 | 7:30 AM to 9:00AM
Join Mayor Jim Watson, OBoT, and the Ottawa Business Journal for the Mayor's Breakfast on September 23 with a great presentation delivered by Jacques Fremont, President, University of Ottawa.
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CONGRATULATIONS on CAPITAL Pride in Ottawa!
While CapitaPride still looked a little different this year, it's more important than ever to celebrate. We must continue to create safe and inclusive communities for 2SLGBTQ+ Canadians. Check out these Ottawa-based 2SLGBTQ+ Resources:
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2021 Nominations Now Open!
Have you nominated your business yet? This important awards program was designed to recognize excellence, innovation and success in our business community.
These highly anticipated awards span many sectors and areas of business, representing the diversity of our economy.
Deadline to submit your nomination is Friday, September 24, 2021.
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A single platform to match you to the right talent and business growth opportunities.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a challenge as new developments occur daily, disrupting business continuity, career and job security, and skills training.
As an employer, you don’t just need talent, you need the right talent. Powered by Magnet, job seekers and businesses can access a free to use digital platform that uses intelligent matching technology to connect employers with talent and make recruitment efforts easy and efficient.
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Did You Know?
Are you looking to hire new talent, get volunteers, or attract Board Members? Ottawa Board of Trade members can share job postings directly through their member portal. Job postings will be displayed on both the member portal and member directory page. Simply log in to your OBoT account, click Job Postings and start sharing new opportunities with the Ottawa Board of Trade business community!
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OBoT Members Can Save 3.5¢ per Litre on Esso and Mobil Fuel
With the Esso and Mobil Business Fleet Card Program, your businesses can enjoy a 3.5¢ per litre discount on every fuel purchase at Esso and Mobil stations. It’s accepted at over 2,000 Esso and Mobil stations. Which means this exceptional fuel discount is usually available within, well, shouting distance.
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THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS!
Your 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.
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