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October 2, 2026Event RecordingsVideo

Recording & Transcript: Mayoral Candidate Forum

The recording of our Mayoral Candidate Forum on September 29th is now available on our youtube channel: We have also prepared a transcript with each candidate’s responses here: Transcript-sorted-by-candidate.pdf

By Chamber Team

September 26, 2026Canada - US Tariffs1 min read

Understanding Tariff Relief and Remission available under Canada’s U.S. counter-tariffs

Canada’s counter-tariffs support Canadian workers, producers, and manufacturers affected by U.S. tariffs by creating a more level playing field in the Canadian market. Businesses that import goods subject to these measures—including certain U.S. imports...

By Chamber Team

September 10, 2026Canada - US Tariffs1 min read

Ontario Expanding Eligibility for Tariff Support Programs

In response to the United States government’s latest actions targeting Ontario workers and businesses, the Ontario government is expanding eligibility under the Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP) and the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) to protect...

By Chamber Team

September 8, 2026Candidate Listings10 min read

Chamber Board Candidates 2026

Meet the 2026 Chamber Board Candidates Check your inboxes! E-ballots will be sent to the designated voting rep for each of our Member organizations on Wednesday, September 9th. You’ll have until September 30th to make your decision and follow your voting...

By Chamber Team

September 3, 2026Federal Advocacy2 min read

Thunder Bay Chamber and CEDC Celebrate VIA Rail Investment for Alstom Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce are pleased to see the Government of Canada announcement of a major VIA Rail passenger car contract, with our local Alstom facilities. This investment...

By Chamber Team

August 26, 2026Municipal Advocacy2 min read

Chamber Platform Calls on City Council Candidates to Help Build a City of Opportunity

The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is calling on candidates in the 2026 municipal election to commit to practical action that will strengthen Thunder Bay as a place to live, work, invest and grow. Today, the Chamber released City of Opportunity,an...

By Chamber Team

August 25, 2026Canada - US Tariffs4 min read

Canada announces targeted countermeasures and substantive support for workers and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs

Counter-tariffs Following the U.S. decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods effective August 22, Minister Champagne confirmed today that Canada will match the new U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar, rate for rate, with...

By Chamber Team

August 23, 2026Canada - US Tariffs1 min read

Canada Suspends Trade Negotiations with U.S.| S. 338 Tariffs of 50% In Effect on a Selection of Goods Exported to U.S.

As of August 22, Section 338 Tariffs are now in place for exports to the United States on a selection of goods (See the affected products guide below for full details). The suspension of negotiations was announced in a statement by Prime Minister Carney on...

By Chamber Team

August 12, 2026News1 min read

Notice to Members: First Slate of Candidates for Chamber Board Election

In accordance with Section 4.16 of the By-Laws of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce the Executive Committee has approved a slate of nominees to fill (4) four open positions for the 2026 – 2029 term (alphabetical by last name):— Andrew Bishop, Thunder Bay...

By Chamber Team

July 21, 2026Canada - US Tariffs2 min read

Section 338 Tariffs of 50% Announced

On July 20, 2026, President Trump announced 50% tariffs on imports to the United States to take effect in 30 days (August 19, 2026) on a wide range of products. The presidential proclamations can be found here. The list includes but is not limited to items...

By Chamber Team

May 22, 2026Federal Advocacy4 min read

Input on Canada-U.S. Trade Relationship & CUSMA Review

In a joint letter to Minister Patty Hajdu, we provide local input into the upcoming CUSMA review

By Chamber Team

May 4, 2026Municipal Advocacy2 min read

City Council: Now is the Time to Implement the Long-Term Tax Strategy

Dear Mayor Boshcoff & Member of City Council: On behalf of our over 800 members, I am writing to express our support for Option 1 – full implementation of the City’s long-term tax strategy – as outlined in the 2026 tax policy report. In 2023, Council...

By Chamber Team

April 9, 2026Provincial Advocacy4 min read

Ontario Policy Resolution: Exempt Northern and Rural Ontario from the Non Resident Speculation Tax

In Thunder Bay, where workforce attraction and retention are critical, removing this barrier would help skilled workers settle permanently, strengthen local businesses, and support a more resilient economy.

By Chamber Team

March 25, 2026Advocacy2 min read

Letter: Request for Federal Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program for Rural Employers to be applied to Northwestern Ontario Communities

Honourable David Piccini Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development Dear Minister Piccini: On March 13, 2026, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency...

By Chamber Team

March 19, 2026Federal Advocacy2 min read

Letter: Buy Canadian Commitment and VIA Rail’s Fleet Procurement

Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and...

By Chamber Team

February 11, 2026Federal Advocacy5 min read

Written Submission: Study on the impact of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) on the Canadian labour market and access to employment for local citizens.

Chair & Committee MembersStanding Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)Sixth Floor, 131 Queen StreetHouse of CommonsOttawa ON K1A 0A6E-mail: HUMA@parl.gc.ca Dear Committee Chair...

By Chamber Team

January 26, 2026Provincial Advocacy5 min read

2026 Ontario Budget Consultation Submission

The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce represents nearly 800 Member companies with over 20,000 employees in the Thunder Bay area. This year’s provincial budget comes at a critical juncture as Thunder Bay’s business community continues to grapple with the...

By Chamber Team

January 19, 2026Provincial Advocacy2 min read

Thunder Bay Now Eligible for Rural Ontario Development Program Following Local Advocacy

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), City of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce welcome the Ontario government’s announcement opening applications for the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program, with Thunder Bay...

By Chamber Team

December 15, 2025Provincial Advocacy2 min read

Chamber opposition to proposed consolidation of Lakehead Region Conservation Authority

On behalf of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express significant concerns regarding the proposed consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities under Bill 68 and the Environmental Registry of Ontario Posting #025-1257 which...

By Chamber Team

December 8, 2025Provincial Advocacy4 min read

Letter: Rebuilding the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

8 December 2025 Honourable David Piccini Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development Dear Minister Piccini: REBUILDING THE ONTARIO IMMIGRANT NOMINEE PROGRAM TO BETTER ALIGN WITH RURAL AND NORTHERN LABOUR MARKET NEEDS We are writing today...

By Chamber Team

November 16, 2025Federal Advocacy3 min read

Support for Establishment of the Canadian International Workforce Program

Letter to Hon. Patty Hajdu, M.P. Thunder Bay-Superior North and Marcus Powlowski, M.P. Thunder Bay-Rainy River

By Chamber Team

November 6, 2025Federal Advocacy2 min read

Build Canada Strong: Buy Canadian with VIA Rail Procurement

Our joint letter to Prime Minister Carney calling for high Canadian content in VIA Rail’s upcoming rail car procurement.

By Chamber Team

October 30, 2025Municipal Advocacy3 min read

Support for the draft Smart Growth Action Plan

On October 28th, we made a deputation to the City’s Growth Standing Committee to outline our support for the draft Smart Growth Action Plan

By Chamber Team

October 22, 2025Federal Advocacy2 min read

Protect Northwestern Ontario’s Forest Sector

Our letter to Prime Minister Carney expressing our deepening concern about the mounting challenges facing the forest sector, driven by escalating trade tensions with the U.S.

By Chamber Team

September 22, 2025Advocacy2 min read

Make Trans-Canada Highway Modernization a Priority Nation-Building Project

Letter of support for urgent action to modernize the Trans-Canada Highway across Northern Ontario

By Chamber Team

September 19, 2025Canada - US Tariffs2 min read

Regional Tariff Response Initiative Now Open For Applications

Northern Ontario businesses can now apply to the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — a targeted program built to help SMEs respond to global shocks and build for the future.

By Chamber Team

August 18, 2025Provincial Advocacy2 min read

Support for Hydro One Greenstone Transmission Line Project

The Chamber’s submission to the Environmental Registry of Ontario in support of the Hydro One Greenstone Transmission Project.

By Chamber Team

June 30, 2025Advocacy2 min read

Immediate Action Needed: Softwood Lumber Dispute Threatens Northwestern Ontario’s Forest Sector

In a letter to Prime Minister Carney and Premier Ford, we outline our deep concerns regarding the escalating softwood lumber dispute and its critical impact on Northwestern Ontario’s forestry sector.

By Chamber Team

June 17, 2025Provincial Advocacy2 min read

Written Submission: Proposed Changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure

Our letter to the Civil Rules Review Working Group of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice

By Chamber Team

April 18, 2025Canada - US Tariffs1 min read

Helpful Resources for Exporters

Trade Commissioner Service Resources

By Chamber Team

March 31, 2025Provincial Advocacy4 min read

Letter: Make Northern Ontario Workforce Growth A Priority in Throne Speech

Joint letter from 65 Northern Ontario organizations

By Chamber Team

February 24, 2025Home & Auto Insurance Discounts1 min read

Jones Insurance

Phone: 807-343-9444 Web: jonesins.com

By Chamber Team

February 3, 2025Canada - US Tariffs1 min read

Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Statement

The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in response to President Trump’s Tariff announcement: “Thunder Bay’s robust forestry sector is a crucial pillar of our regional economy and a major exporter to the United States; as such,...

By Chamber Team

January 15, 2025Business Resources1 min read

Resource: Trespass Information for Business

The Trespass to Property Act is a tool business owners can use to deter unwanted people from accessing their property. A Trespass Notice automatically makes it an offence for a person to return after being served. Thunder Bay Police Service has provided...

By Chamber Team

October 31, 2024Discounts1 min read

NEW! Member Discount: HR Covered

Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce members now have access to select complimentary HR expertise for their business from the largest Canadian-owned human resources provider in the country, HR Covered.

By Chamber Team

October 25, 2024Business ResourcesVideo

Resource: Retail Safety and Security Guide Ontario

This comprehensive toolkit was created in collaboration with the Retail Council of Canada, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, and Toronto Police Service to help retail businesses of all sizes across Ontario prevent and reduce incidents of crime, as...

By Chamber Team

October 23, 2024Federal Advocacy3 min read

Enhance Cellular Development in Rural, Remote, and Last-Mile Areas

By investing in cellular networks, Canada can stimulate economic progress in rural and First Nations regions, enhance the resiliency of the national supply chain, and spur industry growth.

By Chamber Team

October 7, 2024Federal Advocacy3 min read

Provide a funding model for the Rural Immigration Program

Resolution to the 2024 Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Convention

By Chamber Team

July 29, 2024Provincial Advocacy2 min read

Letter: Addressing Northern Ontario Labour Market Needs Through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

Letter to the Honourable David Piccini Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development

By Chamber Team

May 30, 2024Advocacy1 min read

charity connect

Supporting good works in our community This Membership is available only to CRA registered charities with less than 25 employees.

By Chamber Team

May 30, 2024Business Resources1 min read

Tips to successfully welcome 2SLGBTQIA+ guests to your business community

Superior Country and Tourism Thunder Bay have released a “How to” booklet to help businesses and communities welcome 2SLGBTQIA+ visitors to the region. It includes basic information about the needs of that community and shares simple tips for ensuring a...

By Chamber Team

May 24, 2024Provincial Advocacy2 min read

Urgent Action Needed to Address Substance Abuse and Overdose Crisis

Ontario Chamber Policy Brief Highlights Impact on Business, Need for Strategic Interventions

By Chamber Team

April 15, 2024Provincial Advocacy4 min read

2024 OCC Policy Resolution: 2+1 Roads Save Time, Lives and Taxpayers Dollars

Issue The highway network in Ontario plays a vital social and economic role in the transportation of goods and people. Yet in rural and northern regions it consists primarily of two-lane roads that limit passing opportunities and produce high rates of...

By Chamber Team

April 15, 2024Provincial Advocacy2 min read

2024 OCC Resolution: Addressing Northern and Rural Labour Market Needs through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

IssueEmployers across Ontario, but particularly in Northern and Rural areas, are experiencing a shortage of qualified employees and a shrinking labour market. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program can help to address these challenges by allocating nominee...

By Chamber Team

November 28, 2023Resource Partners3 min read

The Robust Indigenous Economy Makes Economic Reconciliation An Urgent Business Imperative

This introductory resource is part of the Economic Reconciliation Initiative, a partnership between both organizations aimed at advancing economic reconciliation by building business capacity to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to...

By Chamber Team

November 23, 2023Resource Partners1 min read

Tourism Growth Program (TGP) in Northern Ontario

By Chamber Team

November 7, 2023Resource Partners2 min read

Consumer Product Safety in Canada

In Canada, consumer products, as defined in the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), and cosmetics, as defined in the Food and Drugs Act (FDA), are not subject to pre-market approval. Industry is responsible for ensuring that the consumer products...

By Chamber Team

November 2, 2023Resource Partners1 min read

ApprenticeSearch.com

By Chamber Team

October 17, 2023Provincial Advocacy4 min read

Call to Reform Ontario’s Beer Tax System

High taxes are the biggest threat facing our local craft breweries. Our Chamber supports the call by the Ontario Craft Brewers for tax fairness so local craft breweries can stay locally-owned in our communities and keep brewing the amazing beer we all love.

By Chamber Team

September 20, 2023Business Resources3 min read

Sign Up for the Grants and Contributions Online Services Portal

This fall, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) will be seeking funding proposals from organizations—large and small—that provide youth with opportunities to practise leadership, develop skills, grow their personal and professional networks, and...

By Chamber Team

September 14, 2023Business Resources1 min read

Intellectual Property Ontario

Do you have an idea, technology or invention and need help understanding how IP can protect and scale your business? IPON works directly with clients including industry, researchers, and entrepreneurs, to better understand how to protect and maximize the...

By Chamber Team

July 25, 2023Featured1 min read

#ChooseTBayFirst

a community awareness campaign aimed at educating consumers about the ways money spent locally returns to us through a stronger, healthier community

By Chamber Team

July 25, 2023Featured1 min read

Chamber Perks

offered by Chamber Members to the staff and ownership of Chamber Member businesses

By Chamber Team

April 22, 2023Annual Events1 min read

Member Appreciation & AGM

This special networking event honours the invaluable contributions of our Members, reviews the milestones we’ve achieved together over the past year, and introduces our new Chair and Board of Directors.

By Chamber Team

April 16, 2023Business Resources1 min read

Business Conditions Terminal

A premier analytics platform for monitoring Canadian business conditions and trends.

By Chamber Team

March 25, 2023Annual Events1 min read

Business Excellence Awards

Our premier event celebrating the best that Thunder Bay businesses have to offer. This themed event puts the spotlight on the many entrepreneurs, companies and organizations that make Thunder Bay a vibrant place to do business.

By Chamber Team

March 25, 2023Annual Events1 min read

Leaders Luncheon

An opportunity to discuss and learn about matters of current interest to businesses and to provide networking opportunities. The event features keynote speakers drawn from leaders in business, politics and the community. See below for recordings of recent...

By Chamber Team

March 17, 2023Home & Auto Insurance Discounts1 min read

Brokerlink

Contact : Salaar Shamsi, R.I.B. Ont. Phone Number : (289) 544-7042 Email Address: sshamsi@brokerlink.ca

By Chamber Team

March 17, 2023Home & Auto Insurance Discounts1 min read

Westland*

Contact: Clare Kempe Phone Number: (807) 345-3611 ( Ext 3648) Email Address: ckempe@westlandinsurance.ca More information

By Chamber Team

March 17, 2023Home & Auto Insurance Discounts1 min read

Youngs Insurance Brokers

Contact: Tony LaChimea Phone Number : (807) 344-9999 Email Address : tlachimea@youngsinsurance.ca More information

By Chamber Team

March 4, 2023Resource Partners1 min read

Discover Ability Network

By Chamber Team

October 17, 2022Resource Partners1 min read

Business Benefits Finder

an interactive, online platform for Canadian entrepreneurs that finds funding, loans, wage subsidies, tax credits and more

By Chamber Team

May 29, 2022Discounts1 min read

ESSO Mobil

Receive 3.5 cents per litre discount regardless of volume at any ESSO or Mobil station in Canada!

By Chamber Team

May 29, 2022Discounts2 min read

Purolator

Members save up to 55% on Purolator services. Ship with confidence on your schedule. Purolator delivers to 100% of all postal codes in Canada, and to the U.S. and around the world to over 210 countries and territories

By Chamber Team

May 24, 2022Membership1 min read

Belong to the Chamber

Our Chamber is a voluntary, Member-driven organization of individuals and businesses working together to advance the commercial, financial, and civic interests of our community.

By Chamber Team