The Mayor's Breakfast is one of our most popular events, bringing together the region's top business, community, and political leaders. This monthly event features valuable networking opportunities, a City Hall update from the Mayor, and high-profile speakers addressing issues that are vital to our city, province and country. Join us and stay informed on key […]

Join Michael Curran, president of OBJ, for a candid conversation with Jeff Walker, CEO of CAA North and East Ontario, on how small and medium-sized businesses can keep great people by making benefits usable, visible, and simple to run. CAANEO is officially a Best Places to Work as designated by Human Resources Director Magazine, based […]

Held the morning after the release of the Federal Budget, join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal for a detailed analysis of the highly anticipated budget. Hear critical insights into the federal government's spending priorities and what they mean for businesses. Connect with business and community leaders and be informed on the […]

Since 2021, the Government of Ontario has passed several iterations of its Working for Workers legislation, each of which has amended important employment-related statutes like the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Notably, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 and the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 both created new legal requirements under the ESA in respect of […]

Join us on November 28th for Ottawa's biggest celebration of local businesses The Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) serve as the city’s premier celebration of business excellence, proudly presented by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal. Each year, the Gala shines a spotlight on the region’s most innovative, successful, and community-minded […]

Discover how major investments are transforming Ottawa into a health innovation and commercialization hub. Ottawa's health and life sciences sector is at an inflection point. After years of steady momentum, a hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars surge in new investment promises to redefine our city's health sciences sector, creating new economic potential and commercialization opportunities. OBJ and its partners […]

Presented by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal Join us for an exclusive edition of the Mayor’s Breakfast, featuring a fireside chat between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. This special year-end event brings together Ottawa’s business, civic, and community leaders for a morning of insight, inspiration, and connection. […]

Join Samara Belitzky of Emond Harnden LLP for a practical and informative session on effectively managing employee terminations in compliance with legal requirements. This webinar will cover: Performance management and documentation to prepare for potential terminations Key considerations for maintaining thorough records and ensuring compliance Conducting termination meetings with clarity and professionalism REGISTER NOW

Escape “safe” marketing! Learn 2026 creative trends, how to stand out, and where AI helps or hurts your brand. Escape the fate of unmemorable marketing. Lead creative and strategic trends in 2026 — and learn where AI helps or hurts. You’re an expert at what you do — whether you’re a tech firm in Kanata or […]

The Mayor's Breakfast is one of our most popular events, bringing together the region's top business, community, and political leaders. This monthly event features valuable networking opportunities, a City Hall update from the Mayor, and high-profile speakers addressing issues that are vital to our city, province and country. Join us and stay informed on key […]