In Thunder Bay, where workforce attraction and retention are critical, removing this barrier would help skilled workers settle permanently, strengthen local businesses, and support a more resilient economy.
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Letter: Request for Federal Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program for Rural Employers to be applied to Northwestern Ontario Communities
Honourable David Piccini Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development Dear Minister Piccini: On March 13, 2026, the...
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Letter: Buy Canadian Commitment and VIA Rail’s Fleet Procurement
Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental...
Written Submission: Study on the impact of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) on the Canadian labour market and access to employment for local citizens.
Chair & Committee MembersStanding Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with...
2026 Ontario Budget Consultation Submission
The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce represents nearly 800 Member companies with over 20,000 employees in the Thunder Bay area. This year’s...
Thunder Bay Now Eligible for Rural Ontario Development Program Following Local Advocacy
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), City of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce welcome the...
Chamber opposition to proposed consolidation of Lakehead Region Conservation Authority
On behalf of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express significant concerns regarding the proposed consolidation of...