News Releases

(OTTAWA) – July 8, 2020 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s President and CEO, Perrin Beatty, released the following statement today in response to the government’s economic snapshot.

The economic fallout from COVID-19 has brought into focus the need to strengthen supply chain resiliency. The attached document outlines actions that need to be undertaken as a matter of urgency to bolster our economic security.

(OTTAWA) – June 30, 2020 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce National Cannabis Working Group, comprised of over 70 industry-leading companies is pleased to announce the creation of the National License Holders Council and the International Cannabis Council.

(OTTAWA) – June 29, 2020 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Salesforce today announced 62 businesses received the $10,000.00 grant from the Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund.

(OTTAWA) – June 16, 2020 - The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has launched the National Food Services Working Group to address the economic challenges of the food services industry. With approximately 98,000 foodservice establishments in Canada, the industry is integral to economy vibrancy in communities.

(OTTAWA) – June 15, 2020 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s President and CEO, Perrin Beatty, announced today that Gayla Brock-Woodland will become its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective July 1,2020.

(OTTAWA) - June 15, 2020 - The Canadian Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on today’s Ottawa Group ministerial meeting.

(LONDON, ONT.) – June 15, 2020 – The Ivey Business School at Western University today announced the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen S. Poloz (MA ’79, PhD ’82 (Economics)), has been appointed Chair of the Advisory Council of the Ivey Business School’s Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management. Joining Poloz as a newly appointed Council member will be The Honourable Perrin Beatty, PC, OC, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce (BA ’71, LLD ’13). Paul Wells, Senior Writer, Maclean’s magazine (BA ’89) will serve as a Fellow to the Centre.

(OTTAWA) – June 15, 2020 – Co-chair of the National Cannabis Working Group and Cannabis Policy Lead at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Ryan Greer, issued the following statement today regarding the notice of intent from Health Canada to consult on providing the cannabis industry with financial relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

(OTTAWA) – June 9, 2020 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Director of Workforce Strategies and Inclusive Growth, Leah Nord, released the following statement today in an effort to get Canadians back to work in a coordinated and strategic way.