from the desk of Chamber President Charla Robinson
Issues & Insights: 2020 Municipal Budget
In her latest Issues & Insights blog post, Charla discusses the 2020 Municipal Budget. (with video)
Issues & Insights: December 2019
In her latest Issues & Insights blog post, Charla discusses the Phase 1 report of the City’s Program & Service Review and how it aligns with key recommendations in the Chamber’s City of Opportunity platform.
Issues & Insights: November 2019
On November 6, the Government of Ontario released its 2019 Fall Economic Statement entitled, “2019 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Build Ontario Together,” which provides an update on the government’s finances and announces commitments for the upcoming 2020 Budget…
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Letter to Council re: Designated Truck Route By-Law 73/2020
Under the City’s Procedural By-law, the Chamber of Commerce is not eligible to make a further deputation on the above By-Law during the October 7, 2019 meeting. As such, this letter outlines the Chamber’s on-going concerns with the proposed by-law…
City of Thunder Bay reduces interest on defaulted tax installments
The City of Thunder Bay has approved a reduction in interest charges for delayed property tax payments due on July 8, September 2 & October 7. The interest penalty for late payments on these three installment payments has been reduced to 0.5% per month. The...
Issues & Insights: Program & Service Review Offers Opportunities for Positive Change
In her latest Issues & Insights blog post, Charla discusses the Program & Service Review report handed down to Council last week.