On July 20, 2026, President Trump announced 50% tariffs on imports to the United States to take effect in 30 days (August 19, 2026) on a...
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Input on Canada-U.S. Trade Relationship & CUSMA Review
In a joint letter to Minister Patty Hajdu, we provide local input into the upcoming CUSMA review
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Protect Northwestern Ontario’s Forest Sector
Our letter to Prime Minister Carney expressing our deepening concern about the mounting challenges facing the forest sector, driven by escalating trade tensions with the U.S.
Vaughan Chamber of Commerce and Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Convene Regional Energy Dialogue Advancing Northern Priorities and Economic Growth Across Ontario
The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted a locally focused roundtable discussion on October 2nd that highlighted northern Ontario’s energy opportunities and challenges.
President Trump announces S.232 tariff on imports of timber, lumber and their derivative products
On September 29, 2025, President Trump announced new tariffs that will take effect on October 14, 2025
Make Trans-Canada Highway Modernization a Priority Nation-Building Project
Letter of support for urgent action to modernize the Trans-Canada Highway across Northern Ontario
Regional Tariff Response Initiative Now Open For Applications
Northern Ontario businesses can now apply to the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — a targeted program built to help SMEs respond to global shocks and build for the future.