Ontario’s Chamber Network Provides Recommendations To Drive Economic Development Into The Future PETERBOROUGH, Ont., Wednesday, October 11, 2017 – Today, the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released Vote Prosperity, a platform and campaign outlining the Ontario business community’s priorities for the upcoming 2018 provincial election. Vote Prosperity provides a series of proactive recommendations that all of Ontario’s political parties should adopt to ensure growth for the province’s economy. Vote Prosperity Report “93% of Peterborough Chamber members are small business. They support working families in our local community and across the province, and that’s why candidates from every party in every community will want to become familiar with Vote Prosperity,” said Stuart Harrison, President & CEO, Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. “Ontario’s business community is prepared to be bold about making suggestions for ensuring future growth and with Vote Prosperity we are seeking to motivate our political leaders to follow.” In releasing the platform today, the Ontario Chamber Network will strengthen the political narrative between now and the 2018 election. Vote Prosperity is based on four aspirational pillars for Ontario:
The platform provides 18 unique recommendations that will help bolster Ontario’s long-term economic future, while also addressing the pressing issues Ontario currently faces. Some of the 18 recommendations in Vote Prosperity include:
“We are glad to see our work around apprenticeship ratios be recognized in this report,” adds Harrison. “ Our members have been telling us that this is an area for improvement, so to have it be part of the election dialogue is a good step forward.” Over the coming months, ahead of the 2018 election, the Ontario Chamber Network will be voicing the concerns and recommendations outlined in Vote Prosperity with political parties and local MPPs and candidates. During the election, local chambers will be hosting debates where Vote Prosperity will be the primary focus of discussion. Peterborough Chamber: Provincial Election 2018: Vote Prosperity Advocacy Page -30- The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is a member-based organization. Our main focus is to channel the collective strength of the business community to improve the economy. #strengtheningbusiness The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is Ontario’s independent, non-partisan business advocate. MEDIA CONTACT: Sandra Dueck Policy Analyst/Communications Specialist Peterborough Chamber of Commerce 705.748.9771 x 215 [email protected] Comments are closed.
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