The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is delighted with the Government of Canada’s decision to end the mandatory use of the ArriveCAN app and other border restrictions. The Detroit Regional Chamber joined it’s Canadian counterparts in applauding the Canadian government’s decision. “The border measures were a significant hurdle for businesses and tourists to cross the border,” said…
A coalition of Chambers of Commerce representing border communities across the country is calling on the Government of Canada to lift the remaining COVID-related border restrictions and to suspend use of the ArriveCAN app. “The border measures are not only slowing down border crossings, but they’re also having a deterrent effect on visitors from the…
The Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce saw great success and recognition at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) Annual General Meeting (AGM), in Brampton, ON from April 28 – May 1. Members of the local Chamber were in attendance to participate in policy and advocacy sessions with their peers from across the province. Two particular sessions…
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC) invites applications of individuals from the Windsor-Essex business community for positions on its Board of Directors. As the leading voice of business and professionals in our region for over 145 years, the Chamber supports policies that foster a positive business climate. A not-for-profit membership organization, the Chamber provides…
Canadian businesses have suffered under the strain of constant disruptions over the last two years. The challenges they have had to overcome have included COVID-19, extreme weather events, increasing inflationary pressures, labour shortages and supply chain disruptions. Now achieving a successful recovery is threatened by the ongoing blockades of the critical infrastructure that enables the…
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce joined business groups on both sides of the Canadian and U.S. border to issue the following statement calling for the Ambassador Bridge’s swift reopening. The below listed business associations issued the following statement regarding the closing of the Ambassador Bridge today amid protesting blockades. “Business associations on both sides…
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce President & Chief Executive Officer, Rakesh Naidu joined Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer Detroit Regional Chamber, and Mark High, President Canada-United States Business Association in a joint statement urging the United States government to reopen the border to Canadian residents safely. It has been a challenging…
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the extension of their WEVax Transportation Program thanks to High Priority Community Funding (HPC) from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The program, designed to provide transportation to vaccination clinics for Windsor and Essex County residents was launched in April. Additional support for this…
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber of Commerce Report: Province & Municipalities Must Improve Local Resilience to Budget Pressures While COVID-19 has created a uniquely difficult situation for Ontario’s municipalities, it has also exposed areas to improve municipal fiscal governance. Local governments do not have the fiscal autonomy they need to make them competitive…
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement today about the importance of exploring every avenue to accelerate the vaccination of Canadians. “With so many Canadian lives at stake and the economic well-being of millions of Canadian families hanging in the balance, getting…