Ontario’s political parties are off and running, now that Premier Doug Ford has called an election for February 27, 2025. Our partners at NorthGuide, have prepared an election primer (which you can see here), which provides a summary of the top three issues and where the parties stand — on tariffs, housing & affordability, and […]
Read moreAdvocacy is one of the four core pillars of our Chamber, but it’s sometimes hard to understand the importance and the practical aspects of the advocacy work that we do. What is it? Why is it important? How do we do it? Who supports it? The answers are all below. What is Advocacy? In the context […]
Read moreOn Monday, January 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned as the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and prorogued Parliament until March 24. We wanted to unpack this important announcement a little bit further and provide some additional context for you – our Members. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? The prorogation has effectively ended the Parliamentary […]
Read moreRegion of Waterloo – JULY 22, 2024 – BESTWR business coalition SUPPORTS NEW HOSPITAL SITE Today is an exciting day in our Region as Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital announced the location for the new hospital. The Business Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) celebrates this important step and thanks the Site […]
Read morere: Critical Importance of Shovel-Ready Land and Future Employment Opportunities This is a critical time in Waterloo Region that requires bold action. We are on the path to one million residents and this inevitable growth requires investment and, most importantly, jobs. Preparing shovel-ready land is critical and will be pivotal to the ongoing success of […]
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