Previously considered an urban issue, housing affordability is now impacting communities of all sizes across Ontario, including Stouffville. Meeting the provincial target of building 1.5 million homes by 2031 will require an all-hands-on-deck approach. The private, public, and non-profit sectors each have a critical role to play in fostering an inclusive labour force, championing affordable […]
2022 State of the Ontario Tourism Industry Report
Ontario’s tourism industry is a vital contributor to the economy, representing $36 billion of the province’s GDP. While domestic and inbound travel improved in the latter half of 2022, the industry continues to face significant barriers. In need of a path forward, this report calls for a comprehensive strategy that addresses workforce development, regulatory burdens, […]
BROKEN LINKS: DRIVING TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION WITHIN ONTARIO’S SMALL BUSINESSES
The challenges facing small businesses are being further compounded by uncertain consumer behaviour. Adopting digital tools can help them overcome some of these barriers and compete in an increasingly digital world. The policy brief explores recommendations to address the key barriers small businesses face in adopting technology: access to resources, skills, and broadband. Click here to learn more.
Inventory Management – A Guide for Entrepreneurs
It shows you how to manage your stock so that you always have enough on hand to meet demand, but not too much to clog up your space and tie up your cash flow. Read the Report
Climate Catalyst: Ontario’s Leadership in the Green Global Economy
New cars and passenger trucks must be zero-emission by 2035 in Canada. Read this report to learn about Ontario’s transition to zero-emission vehicles. Read the Report
The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2022
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and sole proprietorships are the drivers of the Canadian economy, accounting for the vast majority of all businesses in the country. For over two years, these businesses have been battered by the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those in the service sectors, where women-owned businesses tend to […]
Filling the Talent Gap in Ontario’s Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector
A report commissioned by Food and Beverage Ontario Read the report
Small Business Big Impact
Read the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s “Small Business, Big Impact” report to learn how Ontario business pivoted in the face of crisis. How SMEs are Pivoting During COVID-19 Read the Report
Meeting in the Middle
Ontario is growing. Our population is expected to increase to over 20 million people by 2046, a 36% increase from 2020, with the GTA expected to see the fastest rate of growth.1 All of these new people will need somewhere to live, putting additional pressure on our already stretched housing supply. We must prioritize creating […]
Ontario’s Growing Electricity Needs
Demand for electricity is rising rapidly in Ontario, driven both by economic growth and electrification. On the supply side, resource availability will be constrained by the retirement of the Pickering Nuclear Station, nuclear refurbishments, and contract expirations for other resources. As a result, after over a decade of strong supply, Ontario is entering a period […]