Advocacy Letters

As the largest business organization in Durham Region, the Chamber serves as a lead advocate for business issues, representing the interests of business to local, provincial, and federal government leaders and policy-makers. Legislation that affects regional business is our top concern, and we strive to act as a voice for the entire Chamber membership.

Listening to the concerns of our members is paramount at the Chamber. If you have any comments, questions or concerns on any issue, please forward them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Recent Letters > > >

AUGUST 16 2010 - RESPONSE from Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Transportation - RE:The recent announcement of the phasing of Highway 407 through Durham

JULY 5, 2010 - RESPONSE from Premier Dalton McGuinty - RE:The recent announcement of the phasing of Highway 407 through Durham

JUNE 25, 2010 - RE:The recent announcement of the phasing of Highway 407 through Durham > Letter to the Hon. Dalton McGuinty

FEBRUARY 5, 2010 - RE: Accommodation Review Committee East Oshawa Secondary Schools > Letter to the Hon. Dalton McGuinty, M.P.P., Premier of Ontario and the Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Education

JANUARY 29, 2010 - RE: Accommodation Review Committee East Oshawa Secondary Schools > Letter to Mr. Larry Jacula, Chair of Trustees & Durham District School Board Trustees, Durham District School Board and Mr. Martyn Beckett, Director of Education Durham, District School Board

DECEMBER 4, 2009 - RESPONSE from Premier Dalton McGuinty - RE: Letter to RIght Hon. Steven Harper, MP, Prime Minister of Canada and the Hon. Dalton McGuinty, M.P.P., Premier of Ontario entitled "Indecision is destroying opportunity for Canada to create jobs in the Nuclear Industry"

NOVEMBER 18, 2009 - RE: "Indecision is destroying opportunity for Canada to create jobs in the Nuclear Industry" > Letter to RIght Hon. Steven Harper, MP, Prime Minister of Canada and the Hon. Dalton McGuinty, M.P.P., Premier of Ontario