In the face of rising costs and a more aggressive American business climate, we must do more to keep Ontario’s economy competitive, build our communities up, and protect our most vulnerable. While the government’s commitment to enhancing skills and lowering the Small Business Deduction is a step in the right direction, more relief is needed… Read more »

The Dufferin Board of Trade and Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcome the government’s plans to revise its proposed tax reforms and to reduce the small business tax rate as a result of the comments and concerns expressed through the #ProtectGrowth campaign and in consultations. During the week of October 16-20, which coincided with Small Business… Read more »

Award winners honoured at Gala in Mono For Immediate Release | October 20, 2017                   Dufferin County, ON: On October 19th, 2017, the Dufferin Board of Trade celebrated the winners of the 2017 Business Excellence Awards. Business leaders from across the county gathered for the awards gala… Read more »

For Immediate Release | October 16, 2017 Dufferin County, ON: The Dufferin Board of Trade and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcome the government’s plans to revise its proposed tax reforms and to reduce the small business tax rate as a result of the comments and concerns expressed through the national #ProtectGrowth campaign and in… Read more »

For Immediate Release | October 16, 2017 Dufferin County ON: The Dufferin Board of Trade, in partnership with Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce across the Province, is celebrating Small Business Week. On October 12th The Dufferin Board of Trade received the proclamation from the County of Dufferin, proclaiming the week of October 16… Read more »

For Immediate Release | 13 October 2017 Dufferin County, ON: Today, the Dufferin Board of Trade Golf Committee presented a cheque for $5000 to the Headwaters Health Care Foundation. The funds were raised at the 2017 Play Local Golf Tournament on August 24, 2017, and presented at the new Ambulatory Care Centre at the Headwaters… Read more »

  For Immediate Release | October 2, 2017 Dufferin County, ON:  The Dufferin Women in Business (DWIB) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2017 Sparkle Awards. Nominations are being accepted through the website, www.dwib.ca/sparkle-awards. DWIB, a committee of the Dufferin Board of Trade, is the premier local women’s group geared… Read more »

The Department of Finance Canada is considering major changes to how corporations are taxed. The proposed rules could have a significant impact on many Canadian businesses: potentially raising taxes, increasing the administrative burden on SMEs and heightening the impact on family-run businesses. On July 18, Finance Canada launched a consultation on how “tax-planning strategies involving… Read more »

Final analysis of Bill 148 reveals $12 billion economic problem that the Ontario Government must resolve For Immediate Release | September 27, 2017   Dufferin County, ON: Today, the Dufferin Board of Trade, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Keep Ontario Working (KOW) Coalition released two major reports that broadly capture… Read more »

This brief from Hendrik Brakel Senior Director, Economic, Financial & Tax Policy, with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce examines what is driving the government’s most radical tax overhaul in 50 years. Click here to read the entire brief.