Chamber Blog

As I said yesterday, this past week brought another significant escalation in the trade relationship between Canada and the United States. New U.S. tariffs of up to 50 per cent have taken effect on a wide range of Canadian goods, and Canada has announced dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on affected U.S. imports, effective September 8, 2026. For Read More

This past week brought a real escalation: trade talks between Canada and the U.S. broke down, new U.S. tariffs of up to 50% took effect on a wide range of Canadian goods, and Canada responded with dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs along with billions in federal support for affected workers and businesses. If you’re feeling uncertain about Read More

Dear Members, We are sharing an important update regarding new U.S. tariffs that may affect Whitby businesses exporting goods to the United States or operating within cross-border supply chains. On July 20, 2026, the United States announced additional tariffs under Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act. The recently announced measures include: An additional 50% Read More

The Whitby Chamber of Commerce and the Abilities Centre are proud to announce the launch of the new AccessAbility Award, a recognition program celebrating businesses, organizations, programs, and initiatives that are advancing accessibility and inclusion in the Town of Whitby. Accessibility is more than a requirement—it is a commitment to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity Read More

From Whitby to Ottawa: Turning Local Voices into Provincial Action Last week, I made the trip to our nation’s capital and joined our Chamber friends at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) AGM & Convention. On my first day in Ottawa, I was invited to join MP Ryan Turnbull on Parliament Hill to talk about what is going on in the House of Commons, what it means for Read More