The Ottawa Board of Trade joins the Business Council of Canada and business leaders across Canada urging the Ontario government to join the New West Partnership Agreement and embrace a leadership role to remove interprovincial trade barriers.

A recent study found that if Ontario joined the New West Partnership, its economy could grow by as much as $4.1 billion annually. This would boost household income by approximately $1,000 per family and create new revenues of roughly $420 million for the province. Economic gains would also expand beyond Ontario, with the economies of western provinces expected to grow by roughly $3.5 billion per year.

Interprovincial trade barriers in areas such as procurement, trucking, agriculture and agrifood continue to drive up costs for Canadians and hold back businesses from fulfilling their potential. In 2017, Statistics Canada estimated that the amount of economic activity restricted by non-tariff trade barriers was equal to having a seven per cent tariff on interprovincial trade. This means goods across the country cost seven per cent more than they should.

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Last year we brought together more than 5,000 business and community leaders at our events. Membership with the Ottawa Board of Trade can help you create new connections and grow your network.

Karla Briones, Founder of Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada and Karla Briones Consulting

“Becoming a part of something bigger than you provides you with a network. . . a group of people that you can rely on, call upon if you have any issues, questions and whatnot. It’s a nice way of not doing things on your own and having a group of people surrounding you.”

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SPECIAL SUMMER EDITION BUSINESS AFTER 5!

July 25, 2024 at 5pm | Aiana Restaurant Collective

50 O'Connor, Ottawa, Ontario

Wind down your work day and build up your network at our special summer networking event. Connect with local business and community leaders at Ottawa's top networking experience at one of our top locally owned restaurants, Aiana.

Special thanks to OBOT member, Aiana Restaurant Collective for hosting our business community in your beautiful space. And to our member sponsors: Rideau Carleton Casino and Gerdau. See you there!

Tee off at Ottawa’s Best Networking Golf Tournament on August 20! Join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal for a fun-filled day outdoors. Raise money for the Ottawa Network For Education’s JA Ottawa and reconnect with your colleagues and clients on the greens!



Limited spots available - book your foursome today!

Looking to promote your brand? Ottawa’s Best Networking Golf Tournament has sponsorship opportunities still available. Please contact Don Mersereau if interested: Don@ottawabusinessevents.ca

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