Community Update
Support for Canadian workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs
From: Department of Finance Canada Backgrounder The government is introducing a $7.5 billion package of new and enhanced measures to protect Canadian workers and businesses, building on the nearly $25 billion in supports the government has implemented over the past 18 months. This targeted and proportionate package focuses on workers and businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, in sectors most affected…
Read MoreFunding Bulletin: New Ontario Support for London’s Music Businesses
Ontario Creates has opened new funding opportunities that could be useful to music businesses, promoters, presenters and festivals in London. The Ontario Music Investment Fund has been updated for 2026–27, including a new Music Futures stream aimed at smaller, established music businesses with demonstrated growth potential. The programme supports Ontario record labels, music publishers, music…
Read MoreSecuring Our Future: Insights from the London Defence Roundtable
Recently, the London Chamber of Commerce had the privilege of hosting a roundtable discussion between the local business community and the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence. Minister McGuinty was joined by local Members of Parliament Arielle Kayabaga (London West) and Peter Fragiskatos (London Centre) for a highly productive and candid exchange of ideas.…
Read MoreLondon is growing across business, sports, and community
London, London, Ontario is on the move. Our City has been making national and international headlines this month, reinforcing what many of us already know. London is a place where innovation scales, culture travels, and community leadership shows up. From a billion dollar vote of confidence in our fitness sector to a creative scene catching…
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