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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

Missed our September Lunch & Learn? Catch the full recording now! On September 22nd, we welcomed Volker Loetfering, Loans Officer with Venture Niagara, for an informative overview of the financing and support available to local businesses. A key focus of the session was the new South Niagara Chambers Advantage Loan — “Local Capital for Local&helli

Be a 2027 BA5 Host! Would your business like to showcase your space, connect with local business professionals, and help create a memorable networking experience? The Chamber of Commerce is now seeking host businesses for BA5 events in 2027! BA5 is a great opportunity to welcome fellow Chamber members and local business professionals to your&helli

  The federal government announced new business relief measures today in response to the collapse in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. "Government is now moving at the speed of business to address the current trade negotiation collapse," says our President and CEO Candace Laing in a new statement. "If the government did not prioritize speed, some&helli

Canada-U.S. trade talks have reached an impasse, and we find ourselves in new and uncharted territory.  "Canadian businesses have shown remarkable resilience under immense pressure, and they will not relent now," says Candace Laing. "This will get tougher, but we know Canada can navigate it, if we’re united."  Our focus now turns to the response:&helli

Will he or won’t he? The question has been answered — and Niagara is bracing for impact. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $20-billion worth of Canadian goods Saturday morning after trade negotiations with Canada collapsed Friday night. The deadline for the tariffs was originally Wednesday. But after a three-day&helli

Venture Niagara partners with Innovate Niagara to launch the Niagara Technology Grants Fund   NIAGARA, ON – Venture Niagara and Innovate Niagara are pleased to announce a new partnership and joint project to help Niagara businesses and not-for-profit organizations embrace technology to strengthen their operations, improve efficiency, and drive economic growth. Beginning August 4, 2026, applications will&helli