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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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...
Letter: Rebuilding the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
8 December 2025 Honourable David Piccini Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development Dear Minister Piccini:...
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.