On July 1, 2010, the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia will implement the harmonized sales tax (HST). The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will administer that tax. Here are a few helpful links to more information on the Harmonized Sales Tax. While you should certainly contact your accountant or bookkeeper to understand the transition rules and regulations as they pertain specifically to your business, these links may help:

In an effort to better integrate foreign trained workers into the labour force, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is assisting fifteen communities as they facilitate bridging between workers and potential employers. “Ontario is a magnet for the world – we attract people from around the globe who want to pursue new careers, and lifetime ambitions. But so often we fail to make these dreams come true. We need to better integrate these talented new Ontarians into businesses that can benefit from their expertise, insight, global experience and connections,” says Len Crispino, President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

The 99th Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) was held in Windsor from April 29 to May 2, 2010. During the policy session on Saturday May 1st, the delegates from over 160 Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade in the province of Ontario, representing 60,000 businesses of all sizes, in all economic sectors and from every area of the province, debated and overwhelmingly adopted the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce resolution calling for “Accountability of School Boards to Property Taxpayers”.

May 13, 2010, Oshawa This Week, Editorial Comment - School closure review process remains transparent, accountable

Editorial Mis-Representative Of The Facts
Chamber's Response to Editorial Comment, Oshawa This Week, Thursday May 13, 2010