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6 u ° =z = Ss = kville Beaver | Thursday, September 1, 2022 | O09090 | Et re 3 ONTARIO CHAMBERS RELEASE PLAN FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY, WRITES FAYE LYONS FAYE LYONS. Column Despite the headwinds created by the pandemic, high inflation, sup- ply stints disruptions, la- bour shortages and geopo- litical turmoil, businesses have endeavoured to mobi- lize, stabilize and return to work, The need for measures that support business con- fidence and predictability, encourage economic growth and build resilient communities are para- mount as our provincial government enters into its second mandate. To that end, the Ontario Chamber of Comm« leased its Blueprint 10 ‘Bol ster Ontario's Prosperity. This document includes a letter fo each provincial cabins utlining key actions tonics and calling for policies that cre- ate the right conditions to support competitiveness, productivity and growth. Some key highlights and priorities of the Oak- ville chamber listed in the € Blueprint include address. ing Ontario's labour mar- § etc ket challenges byb boosting tion, 3 barriers to Tabour mobility ‘A BLUEPRINT TO BOOST PROVINCE'S PROSPERITY and introducing workforce levelopment strategies for key sectors such as con- struction, health care, tourism and (pospitality and transportat The event “challe! lenges faced by the business com- munity are only augmented by additional red tape. We will continue to press the government to focus on re- the administrative burden on business and. en- that regulatiot Success for employers lies in attracting and retain- ing talent. This is under- scored in Oakville e by the lenges in mmut- ing to work and the. ability to live where we work. Ac- cordingly, our elected offi- need to work col- ltorately to advance re- ponall {transportation con- fare ivity Iewation as mel as propel foesing affordability increased supply a ne aloe reforms. Finally, planning for Ontario's longs termenergy needs to ensure businesses and | residents continue to to reliable, oan and affordable ener- gy for generations to come. Our province is stron- gest when the government supports the right condi- tions for businesses to thrive. The Oakville cham- ber will continue to work with our elected officials on creating a strong business environment through pub- lic policies that will bolster Ontario's prosperity. Faye Lyons is the vice- president of government relations and advocacy for the Oakville Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at faye@oakvil- lechamber.com. TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT INSIDEHALTON.COM aa a a, 7 SSS 5 This newspaper, published very Thursday, is a is son of pli, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprise more than 70 community oilendone across Ontario. 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