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Hamilton Region Economic Outlook 2015 Report: Hamilton Economy to Benefit from Lower Canadian Dollar and US Recovery, Manufacturing Sector Grows

· by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton Economy to Benefit from Lower Canadian Dollar and US Recovery, Manufacturing Sector Grows

Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and Credit Unions of Ontario release 2015 economic outlook for Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area

Hamilton, ON, February 11th , 2015: Hamilton is set to outpace the provincial average in terms of employment gains and expand at a faster pace than communities in its broader region, according to a new economic outlook from the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Credit Unions of Ontario.

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Quarterly Business Regulatory Update: Brought to you by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

· by Huzaifa Saeed

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) quarterly Regulatory Update summarizes what employers need to know about the latest changes to the regulatory environment for businesses. Please review the disclaimer at the bottom of the post before utilizing the information contained within this blog post.

EI Premium Rates Dropping 15% for Some Businesses

In effect January 1, 2015

The Government of Canada has announced a new Small Business Job Credit that will lower Employment Insurance (EI) premium rates for small businesses as of January 1, 2015.

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Media Release: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce applauds the Province of Ontario’s commitment to a fully funded Light Rail Transit system in Hamilton.

· by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, ON, Jan 26, 2015: The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is highly encouraged by today’s announcement by Mayor Fred Eisenberger that the Province of Ontario has committed to funding 100% of the capital costs of a light rail transit system in Hamilton.

The project is expected to run along the B-Line corridor with further discussions on an additional link to the new James St North GO Station.

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What does the new Express Entry immigration system mean for employers?

· by Huzaifa Saeed

This month Canada introduced Express Entry, a new economic immigration system

Starting January 1st, 2015, this new system (which replaces a number of older programs that were driven by applications from prospective immigrants) requires people hoping to immigrate to Canada to indicate their interest by providing information online about their language ability, education, work experience, and other human capital attributes.

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New Accessibility Requirements for organizations in effect as of January 1st, 2015

· by Huzaifa Saeed

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RAPID POLICY UPDATE: Courtesy of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce 

This Rapid Policy Update contains information about accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) that came into effect January 1, 2014. It also provides important details about new accessibility requirements that will come into effect on January 1, 2015.

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City Manager’s Breakfast

· by Marily Butkovic

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City Manager Chris Murray spoke to members of the Chamber and their guests yesterday morning at the Waterfront Banquet Centre. The room was completely sold out. You can hear Mr. Murray’s comments here.

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Ambitious City with Mayor Naheed Nenshi

· by Marily Butkovic

Naheed NenshiAmbitious City

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce presents the 2nd Annual Ambitious City. We are pleased to welcome speaker, Mayor of Calgary, Naheed Nenshi. A moderated Q + A session with last year’s Ambitious City Keynote, Jennifer Keesmaat, Chief City Planner of the City of Toronto, will follow.

Tickets: $50 (+HST)

Register here.

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