The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) offers wage subsidies of up to $5,000 to help businesses anywhere in Canada hire a post-secondary student on paid work-integrated learning (WIL) placements (e.g. co-ops, internships) through their Talent Opportunities Program (TOP). Employers who hire students on WIL placements report benefits such as: Support for short-term workflow pressures Access&helli

Canada is entering its largest period of defence investment in generations. Core defence spending is projected to rise from approximately $64 billion in 2025 to $160 billion by 2035. Meeting the full NATO target of 5% of GDP could push Canada’s annual defence and security spending to at approximately $228 billion by 2035. Altogether, more&helli

Ottawa, ON – September 22, 2026 – In advancing economic resilience, we are only as strong as our weakest links. A major new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and PwC Canada, Beyond Potential: Turning Canada’s advantages into growth and a better life for all, examines five critical sectors and what competitiveness gaps and&helli