The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to
ADVOCACY DAY AT QUEEN'S PARK
Monday, March 25 | 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
JOIN US FOR ADVOCACY DAY AT QUEEN'S PARK
On Monday, March 25, the Ontario Chamber Network will hold its fourth annual Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park. With the provincial government approaching the one-year mark of its mandate, Advocacy Day is a forum to share ideas on how to foster a competitive business climate and strong, prosperous communities.
As a key benefit included with your membership, all Chamber Network members are encouraged to join us in Toronto for this important day. This is your opportunity to interact directly with elected and non-elected officials, sharing top ideas and concerns of your members.
This full-day event will bring together leaders from chambers of commerce and boards of trade from across Ontario. Last year, more than 60 local chambers were represented, and we hope to see even more in 2019!
PROGRAM TO INCLUDE
Queen's Park question period
Town hall meetings with government and opposition MPPs
Small group consultations with senior government officials
Closing reception with MPPs
As space is limited, OCC chamber members are permitted to have a maximum of two representatives attend. Chambers are encouraged to register one staff member and one board volunteer. Additional spaces may be offered after Monday, February 25 on a first-come, first served basis and as space permits.
Please Note: Participating chambers/boards must be members in good standing of the OCC. Registration is included with annual OCC membership – exclusive of travel and accommodation expenses.
THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019.
LOCATIONS
Queen's Park Legislative Building (Room: 228)*
111 Wellesley Street West (map)
Hart House (Room: The Great Hall)
7 Hart House Circle (map)
*Please be advised that you must show photo identification before entering Queen's Park.
AGENDA
QUEEN'S PARK 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00 am – 10:00 am| Remarks & Opening Presentation 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Queen’s Park Question Period
HART HOUSE 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm| Lunch 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm | Town Hall with Members of the Ontario NDP Caucus 1:30 pm – 1:50 pm | Break 1:50 pm – 2:35 pm | Town Hall with Members of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Caucus 2:35 pm – 3:00 pm | Remarks
VARIOUS LOCATIONS 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | 2019 Advocacy Day Meetings
QUEEN'S PARK 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Closing Reception
MINISTRY MEETING SELECTIONS On the registration page, you will be asked to choose your top four ministry choices. A maximum of one representative per chamber/board of trade per meeting. We will do our best to accommodate each attendee but cannot guarantee placement. Participants will be notified of their meeting selections by Monday, March 18.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Should you require accommodations, please contact the Chelsea Hotel (Gerrard Street @ Yonge). Individual participants will be responsible for making their own reservation and any subsequent changes directly with the hotel's reservation department.
RESERVATIONS: Book Online or call 1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732) or 416-595-1975
REFERENCE: Ontario Chamber of Commerce - 2019 Advocacy Day
COURTESY RATE: The courtesy rate of $155/night will be available until Friday, March 1.
SUNDAY DINNER
An unofficial group dinner is being planned for 5:30 pm on Sunday, March 24 at a location within walking distance from the Delta Chelsea Hotel.
We will book the reservation and individuals will be responsible for their own dinner costs. If you would like to attend, please be sure to confirm upon registration. More details to be sent out with the logistics email before the event.
