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Homeownership, once an exciting cornerstone of adulthood, feels increasingly out of reach for many Canadians — especially young adults, who are losing hope of ever owning their own home. According to a new report from the Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, all levels of government have contributed to housing unaffordability through elevated government charges on&helli

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce published its first Policy Matters on the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), known in Canada as CUSMA, in August 2024. The Agreement came into force in March 2020, replacing NAFTA, and is up for review in July, when the three countries will decide whether to extend it for another 16 years&helli

On January 20th, we gathered for our Lunch & Learn featuring "Building Pathways to Employment and Stability", a discussion on how collaboration between municipalities, unions, and community partners is creating real opportunities across Niagara. Developed in partnership with the Niagara Region and CUPE Local 133, the Level Up Program was highlighted as a first-of-its-kind municipal&helli

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) is committed to working with industry leaders, community leaders, business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations across southern Ontario to help businesses grow and reach new markets. We are writing to share that the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) is now open in southern Ontario. The RDII is a&helli

Seeding Digital Skills is a free, online training program for agri-food, manufacturing and clean tech businesses designed to help them adopt and implement digital twin technology. Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical assets/systems which are continuously updated with real-time data to help businesses predict, optimize, and enhance their operations. These virtual replicas provide&helli

Effective January 1, 2026, recycling collection for non-residential properties, such as businesses, places of worship and community facilities, serviced by Niagara Region will be discontinued. This change is due to the Province’s Blue Box Regulation (O. Reg. 391/21), which shifts responsibility for residential recycling to producers. Non-residential properties (also referred to as Non-Eligible Sources) are&helli

Meridian is pleased to announce the launch of the Small Business BIG Impact Awards. In honour of its 5th anniversary, the program will present 15 awards of $10,000 each, plus an Ontario VOTES award worth $50,000. The initiative seeks to recognize Ontario businesses making a meaningful difference. Companies can even nominate themselves and will be&helli

July 27, 2025 Welcome to our latest Let’s Talk: What a sweltering summer it has been — stay cool, and enjoy any time off you might have! In this recurring newsletter for South Niagara Chambers of Commerce members, we focus on important issues affecting local businesses like yours, in a spirit of dialogue to be shared&helli