Chamber of Commerce Advocates for Policy Reforms and Business Support

At the 2023 Ontario Chamber of Commerce AGM, President Paul Bisanti led policy debates, focusing on key resolutions. Discussions included a co-sponsored policy for clear COVID-19 tests. The Chamber advocated for specialized healthcare, stable funding for Workforce Planning Boards, and more. Valuable resources from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce were introduced, benefiting small businesses. The Chamber actively collaborated with local government to address community priorities.

Employee mental health and broadband service improvements were highlighted, while municipal leaders faced challenges in housing and social services.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce introduced valuable resources for small businesses: the SME Institute and Library of Resources, offering discounted training, and the Business Data Lab (BDL), providing essential business climate data. The Chamber maintained close communication with the County of Brant and City of Brantford to advocate for business community priorities amid challenges in housing and social services. Internally, the Advocacy Committee