Longo’s & Single-Use Plastics
Register Today! Longo’s ESG Goals and Objectives Organisation’s sustainability strategy comprises of three key pillars and is a critical aspect of how they fulfill their company’s purpose and mission. The three pillars include: Environmental Stewardship, Responsible...How to Go Green in Tourism and Hospitality: Reusable Alternatives for Single-Use Plastics
Register Today! Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations prohibit the manufacture, import, and sale of the following categories of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) that pose a threat to the environment and are commonly used by foodservice businesses. The ban on...Alternatives available for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Ask First Policy and Bring Your Own Policy
Register Today! In a pivotal move towards a more sustainable future, Canada has taken a bold step to combat plastic pollution and safeguard the environment. Effective December 20, 2022, the nation imposed a ban on certain harmful single-use plastics...Pioneering Change: Adapt Your Business to Thrive in Canada’s Single-Use Plastic Transition Times
Register Today! Canada’s commitment to tackling plastic pollution has gained momentum with the introduction of a nationwide ban on single-use plastics. As a Vaughan business owner, it’s essential to adapt to this paradigm shift by embracing sustainable...
USMCA Update: Canada Enters Mandatory Annual Review Phase
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA/CUSMA) has entered a critical new operational phase. Following the United States government’s formal decision to decline the optional 16-year automatic extension of the pact, Article 34.7.4 has been officially triggered. This transitions the trilateral trade agreement into a…
Vaughan Chamber’s Provincial Energy Engagement Strategy: What It Means for Ontario’s Business Community
Energy policy has become one of the most important issues shaping Ontario’s business environment. Electricity reliability, natural gas infrastructure, transmission capacity, permitting timelines, and local grid readiness all influence where businesses invest, how...
Ontario’s Grid Build-Out: Why Connection Readiness Is the New Growth Test
Ontario’s electricity system is entering a period of major expansion as demand grows from industrial development, population growth, electrification, electric vehicle charging, and new commercial loads. The province will need new generation, but the more immediate...
Ontario’s Nuclear Build-Out: The Supply Chain Test for Business
Ontario’s nuclear expansion is one of the province’s most important energy projects, but its success will depend on more than generation capacity. The real test will be whether Ontario can mobilize the suppliers, trades, manufacturers, and procurement systems needed...
Canada’s 2026 Spring Economic Statement: What It Means for Business
The federal government’s 2026 Spring Economic Statement provides an updated fiscal outlook and outlines a series of measures intended to strengthen Canada’s economic resilience, attract investment, and support long-term competitiveness. While the statement is narrower...
Strengthening the Connection Between Business and Government at Queen’s Park
Public policy decisions made at Queen’s Park have a direct impact on the business environment in Vaughan and across Ontario. From taxation and regulation to infrastructure and workforce development, the decisions taken at the provincial level shape the conditions...
Rethinking Development Charges to Unlock Growth
Ontario’s infrastructure challenge is increasingly defined by delivery. The issue is no longer whether projects are planned or funded, but whether they can move forward in a way that is timely, predictable, and financially viable. Development charges sit at the centre...
Why Procurement Is the Missing Link in Infrastructure Delivery
Ontario’s infrastructure challenge is often framed in terms of funding or approvals, but increasingly, the issue is not whether projects exist. It is whether they are reaching the market in a way that allows them to be delivered efficiently. Procurement plays a...
Federal Legislation to Watch: What It Means for Businesses in Vaughan
Several federal bills are currently moving through Parliament, and while they may seem distant, they will have a direct impact on how businesses operate, invest, and grow. From trade and investment to affordability and innovation, these policy decisions are shaping...