The 10th Ontario Chamber of Commerce Economic Report Launch featuring Hon. Mélanie Joly

Ontario at a Crossroads: Competitiveness, Confidence & Growth in a New Global Reality

As Ontario enters 2026, businesses face new realities shaped by shifting trade dynamics, tariff pressures, and global competition. Amid modest signs of stabilization, confidence remains fragile, and leaders across sectors must look to strengthen resilience and secure long-term growth.

Looming CUSMA renegotiations and a challenging investment climate also continue to weigh on Ontario businesses. The question now is: “How do we stay competitive, attract investment, and find new sources of growth?”

Join The Empire Club of Canada and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) for the launch of the 10th Ontario Economic Report. The event featured insights from The Honourable Minister Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Industry, and the launch of the report by Daniel Tisch, President and CEO, OCC.

The program also included a timely discussion with business and policy leaders featuring Ron Bedard, President and CEO, ArcelorMittal Dofasco; Jennifer McLeod Macey, Senior Vice President, Leger; and Gabriella Siciliano, Vice-President, Operations and Director of Marketing and Communications, Invest Ontario; moderated by Rita Trichur, Senior Business Writer and Columnist for the Report on Business. 

The Ontario Economic Report featured fresh data from the OCC’s province-wide business survey, regional economic projections, and forward-looking policy analysis. The event focused on addressing challenges and exploring opportunities shaping Ontario’s economic trajectory.