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SUMMARY:2026 City Building Summit - Capital 200: Owning Our Future
DESCRIPTION:The City Building Summit is Ottawa’s premier forum for shaping the future of Canada’s Capital Region. This full-day event brings together city builders\, policy makers\, business leaders\, and community advocates for an inclusive and forward-looking conversation about the opportunities and challenges that will define our next century. \nThe 2026 City Building Summit pushes past short-term thinking to explore bold questions about Ottawa’s growth\, resilience\, and global competitiveness. Are we building fast enough to meet the demands of the next economy? How can we harness AI\, talent\, and productivity to drive inclusive prosperity and strengthen our position among the world’s most innovative capitals? \nThrough dynamic discussions and case studies\, we’ll explore lessons from other global cities and tackle imperative themes such as defence and sovereign innovation\, energy systems capable of powering the next 200 years\, and growth priorities for 2026–2030. Together\, we’ll consider what it takes to sustain both the pace and quality of growth – balancing ambition with stewardship\, technology with humanity\, and innovation with equity. \nThis is your opportunity to make your voice heard\, contribute to transformative dialogue\, and help define the vision for an Ottawa that leads with purpose\, resilience\, and imagination. Together\, we are building a stronger\, smarter Capital that thrives today and for generations to come. \nWho Should Attend: \nCity Builders: Developers\, architects\, urban planners\, and investors.\nPolicymakers: Government officials and public sector leaders.\nBusiness Leaders: Entrepreneurs and executives from various industries.\nCommunity Advocates: Residents and activists interested in shaping Ottawa’s future. \nAgenda*: \n7:30 a.m. – Registration and Networking\n8:30 a.m. – General Sessions Begin\n4:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks\n4:10 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Cocktail and Networking\n*Agenda subject to change \nRegister now.
URL:https://obj.ca/event/2026-city-building-summit-capital-200-owning-our-future/
LOCATION:Rogers Centre Ottawa\, 55 Colonel By Drive\, Ottawa\, K1N 9J2
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SUMMARY:Mayor's Breakfast with the Hon. Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria
DESCRIPTION: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 issues impacting the prosperity of our city and get connected with Ottawa’s business community. \nAgenda:\n7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast\n8:00 a.m. – Update from City Hall + Fireside Chat\n9:00 a.m. – Event Conclusion \nSpecial Guest: Hon. Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria\, Minister of Transportation \nPrabmeet Sarkaria is the Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton South. \nHe has served as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton South since his election in 2018 and has held several key positions in the Ontario government\, including Minister of Transportation\, President of the Treasury Board\, and Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction. \nBefore his political career\, Prabmeet worked as a corporate and commercial associate at Miller Thomson LLP. He holds a law degree from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University\, where he majored in Finance. Prior to practicing law\, he worked at TD Securities. \nPassionate about community service\, Prabmeet has been an active volunteer\, serving on the City of Brampton’s Property Standards Committee and the Board of Directors for Hockey for Humanity and KarmaGrow. He is also an avid sports fan who enjoys playing and watching hockey\, basketball\, baseball\, and football. \nPrabmeet lives in Brampton\, Ontario\, with his wife\, Sarpreet\, and their three children.
URL:https://obj.ca/event/mayors-breakfast-with-the-hon-prabmeet-singh-sarkaria/
LOCATION:Ottawa City Hall\, 110 Laurier Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:OBJ Events
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SUMMARY:OBJ's 2026 Fastest Growing Companies: Workshop and Awards Cocktail
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ottawa Business Journal and GGFL LLP for an event that combines learning\, connection and celebration. \n🚀 WORKSHOP: Learn from the Fastest Growing CEOs (4:00 – 5:00 PM)\nThe evening begins with a live\, interview-style workshop\, when OBJ Editor-in-Chief Anne Howland and GGFL Managing Partner Chad Saikaley sit down with three outstanding CEOs: Chris Mackey from Blue Collar Marketing\, Shawn Watts from Corfix and Kyle Soutar from Soutar Capital & Consulting. They will share honest insights about what it really takes to grow a company quickly while staying focused and making smart decisions along the way. \n🏆 AWARDS COCKTAIL: Celebrate the Top-20 Fastest Growing Companies (5:00 – 7:00 PM)\nThis is your opportunity to connect with executives\, entrepreneurs\, and business leaders from across Ottawa while recognizing the top 20 Fastest Growing companies in the region. \nRegistration includes: \n\nAccess to both the Workshop and Awards Cocktail\nAppetizers and a complimentary drink\nNetworking with Ottawa’s business community\n\nSpecial thanks to our presenting sponsor\, GGFL LLP\, and supporting sponsors Gowling WLG\, BDC\, KRP Properties\, and Sezlik.com. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/objs-2026-fastest-growing-companies-workshop-and-awards-cocktail/
LOCATION:Canadian War Museum\, 1 Vimy Place\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1A 0M8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:OBJ Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Book of Lists Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ottawa Art Gallery for OBJ’s 2026 Book of Lists Launch Party – it’s going to be a night to remember! \nNow in its 25th year\, OBJ’s annual Book of Lists is a must-read publication for local business leaders. Packed with ranked industry lists\, who’s who profiles\, procurement data\, and economic insights\, it offers unique research that can’t be easily found elsewhere\, even in the age of Google. \nJoin us\, along with our sponsors Commissionaires Ottawa\, TD Canada Trust\, Sezlik.com\, and the Ottawa Art Gallery\, for the official 2026 Book of Lists Launch Party! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/2026-book-of-lists-launch-party/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 10 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, K1N 6E2
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SUMMARY:Mayor's Breakfast with General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier
DESCRIPTION: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 issues impacting the prosperity of our city and get connected with Ottawa’s business community. \nAgenda:\n7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast\n8:00 a.m. – Update from City Hall + Fireside Chat\n9:00 a.m. – Event Conclusion \nSpecial Guest: General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier\, Honourary Chair of the National Defence Innovation Hub Task Force for Canada’s Capital Region \nGeneral (Retired) Rick Hillier was born in Newfoundland and joined the Canadian Armed Forces as soon as he could. Throughout his career he has had the privilege of commanding troops from Platoon to Multinational Formation in Canada\, the United States\, Europe\, and Asia\, in peace and in war. He assumed duties as Chief of Defence Staff in February 2005 and retired July 2008. \nAs noted by the Globe and Mail\, “[General] Rick Hillier’s rise through the ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces can be linked to a gale force wind. Few individuals in our history have been as single-handedly accomplished at recrafting the nation’s image”. \nHillier’s leadership was crucial to restoring servicemen and women to a place of pride in Canada and to re-equipping and rebuilding the Canadian Armed Forces with the largest and most rapid military procurement programs in our nation’s history\, including the C17\, C130)\, Chinook helicopters and Leopard II tanks among others. \nSince retirement from the Military in 2008\, General Hillier has written several books\, Including the bestseller “Leadership Matters”\, using his unprecedented experience to help leaders in all arenas navigate through tough economic times and rethink their roles and impacts. He has advised clients such as the French firm DCNS on how to compete for the Canadian Patrol Frigate programme\, TELUS on how to rectify their challenges with a Defence Communications contract and many other companies who are mystified and challenged by the complexity of the government procurement process in Canada. In addition\, he has advised some of the country’s top companies such as Exxon Mobil\, Rogers\, TD Bank\, Tim Hortons\, PACEM Defence and many others on how to better lead in their industry niche. \nGeneral (Retired) Hillier remains busy in his post military life\, resides in Ottawa with his wife Joyce and enjoys helping Canada in every way possible.
URL:https://obj.ca/event/mayors-breakfast-with-general-retd-rick-hillier/
LOCATION:Ottawa City Hall\, 110 Laurier Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 1J1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Cliché is shitté
DESCRIPTION:Escape “safe” marketing! Learn 2026 creative trends\, how to stand out\, and where AI helps or hurts your brand.\n\n\n\nEscape the fate of unmemorable marketing. \nLead creative and strategic trends in 2026 — and learn where AI helps or hurts. \nYou’re an expert at what you do — whether you’re a tech firm in Kanata or a construction firm in Nepean. But does your marketing stand out as much as your work? Or does it sound like Tom\, Dick\, Harry & Sons down the street? (Great people\, strong competitors.) \nNow\, imagine Tom\, Dick\, and Harry scooped your dream clients because your audience couldn’t tell what makes you different. \nJoin Blair Burchill\, Strategy Director + Fractional CMO at Xactly Design & Advertising\, to learn why “safe” marketing makes local businesses sorry — and what to do instead. Together\, you’ll cover: \n\nWhat makes you different\, the truth about what you do\, and what your audience wants.\nCarving out a unique brand position in apples-to-apples industries.\nPractical tactics to break through crowded markets.\nCreative work that is differentiating\, noticeable\, and cost-efficient.\nWhere AI tools create value.\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/webinar-cliche-is-shitte/
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CATEGORIES:OBJ Events
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Termination Preparation & Offboarding: What Employers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nPerformance management and documentation to prepare for potential terminations\nKey considerations for maintaining thorough records and ensuring compliance\nConducting termination meetings with clarity and professionalism\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/webinar-termination-preparation-offboarding-what-employers-need-to-know/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:OBJ Events
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SUMMARY:Mayor’s Breakfast: A Conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal \nJoin 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. Together\, the Prime Minister and Mayor will explore the current economic landscape\, government priorities\, and what lies ahead for Canada’s capital\, offering a unique perspective that bridges national vision with local opportunity. \nStart your morning with meaningful networking and a continental breakfast\, then enjoy the conversation in theatre-style seating designed for an engaging audience experience. The Mayor’s Breakfast Series is where Ottawa’s most forward-thinking leaders come together to exchange ideas\, strengthen relationships\, and help shape the city’s future. Don’t miss this landmark event that will define the conversation about prosperity and progress in our nation’s capital. \nPlease bring a government-issued photo ID. All guest names are required by 5:00 PM on December 3\, 2025. \nAgenda:\n7:00 a.m. – Networking and Continental Breakfast\n7:45 a.m. – Fireside Chat with the Right Honourable Mark Carney\, Prime Minister of Canada\n9:00 a.m. – Event Conclusion + Networking \nSpecial Guest: The Right Honourable Mark Carney\, Prime Minister of Canada \nMark Carney is Canada’s 24th Prime Minister. He was elected Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and sworn in as Prime Minister in March 2025. He leads a government that is taking action to unite and empower Canadians\, protect defend Canada’s sovereignty\, and build the strongest economy in the G7. \nBorn in Fort Smith\, Northwest Territories\, and raised in Edmonton\, Alberta\, Prime Minister Carney is the son of teachers and grew up with a strong sense of community and hard work. After graduating from St. Francis Xavier High School in Edmonton\, he earned a Bachelor of Economics from Harvard University in 1988\, followed by a Master of Economics in 1993 and a PhD in Economics in 1995\, both from Oxford University. \nPrime Minister Carney started his career in finance before joining Canada’s public service to help ensure our economy supports the things that Canadians value – like health care\, security\, and a life you can afford. As Governor of the Bank of Canada during the 2008 financial crisis\, he guided our country through one of the most turbulent economic periods in modern history\, protecting jobs and helping ensure that Canada came out stronger. In 2013\, he was recruited to lead the Bank of England\, stewarding the United Kingdom’s economy through Brexit and the economic and political crises that followed. In 2020\, he began serving as the United Nations Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance\, helping rally the world to build stronger economies as we fight climate change. \nPrime Minister Carney’s government is focused on growing our great country\, creating more higher-paying jobs\, putting more money in Canadians’ pockets\, and making Canada more secure. \nPrime Minister Carney and his wife\, Diana\, are the proud parents of four children.
URL:https://obj.ca/event/mayors-breakfast-a-conversation-with-prime-minister-mark-carney/
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Health Innovation Forum: A New Era of Growth
DESCRIPTION:Discover how major investments are transforming Ottawa into a health innovation and commercialization hub.\n\n\n\nOttawa’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. \nOBJ and its partners invite you to the Ottawa Health Innovation Forum\, a half-day event at Bayview Yards on Thursday\, Dec. 4th\, designed to help business and community leaders better understand these changes in this sector. \nWhy You Must Attend\nThis is your opportunity to gain a clear view of the massive projects shaping our future\, and to position your organization to capitalize on the resulting business opportunities. \n\nUnderstand the Scale: Get in-depth briefings on game-changing developments such as uOttawa’s $280-million Advanced Medical Research Centre (AMRC)\, The Ottawa Hospital’s new Civic Campus research hub\, CHEO’s expansion plans\, and significant federal and provincial investments in biomanufacturing.\nIdentify Opportunities: Hear about commercialization success stories and entrepreneurial ventures across the health innovation ecosystem.\nConnect with Leaders: Network with local business leaders\, community stakeholders\, researchers\, and innovators who are driving this new wave of growth.\n\nIt’s time to think of Ottawa as a major health innovation hub. Register today to secure your seat and ensure you don’t miss out on this pivotal conversation. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/ottawa-health-innovation-forum-a-new-era-of-growth/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa\, K1Y 2C5
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SUMMARY:Best Ottawa Business Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 28th for Ottawa’s biggest celebration of local businesses \nThe 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 companies\, honouring the organizations and leaders who are driving Ottawa’s economic growth and shaping our city’s future. \nThe BOBs recognize over 20 outstanding local businesses across a diverse range of sectors\, celebrating achievements in categories such as Best Business\, Best New Business\, Best Performance\, and Deals of the Year. Special honours are also awarded to the CEO of the Year\, CFO of the Year\, Newsmaker of the Year\, and Lifetime Achievement recipients—showcasing the remarkable talent and entrepreneurial spirit that define Ottawa’s business community.
URL:https://obj.ca/event/best-ottawa-business-awards-2025/
LOCATION:The Westin Ottawa\, 1 Colonel By Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9H4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Recruitment Process: Navigating Incoming Legal Requirements under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNotably\, 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 the recruitment process. With these new requirements set to come into effect on January 1\, 2026\, it’s crucial that employers act proactively in the coming weeks and months to ensure that they properly understand the scope of their new statutory obligations and adequately prepare for compliance. \nJoin Jake Tolton in an informative webinar that will cover topics including: \n\nThe scope of the new requirements\, which touch specifically on publicly advertised job postings and related application forms\, post-interview communication with interviewees and record retention.\nAreas of potential concern or ambiguity that employers should be aware of in preparing for compliance.\nPractical tips and suggested steps for ensuring compliance with the new requirements as of January 1\, 2026.\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/webinar-the-recruitment-process-navigating-incoming-legal-requirements-under-ontarios-employment-standards-act/
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CATEGORIES:OBJ Events
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SUMMARY:Post-Budget Breakfast 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 country’s economic health and what it could mean for you\, your business\, and our city. \nAgenda: \n7:15 a.m. – Registration and Networking\n7:40 a.m. – Breakfast\n7:55 a.m. – Opening Remarks\n8:00 a.m. – Federal Budget Overview\n8:35 a.m. – Business Impact of the Federal Budget by MNP\n8:50 a.m. – Panel Discussion\n9:15 a.m. – Closing Remarks
URL:https://obj.ca/event/post-budget-breakfast-2025/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre – O’Born Room\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P5W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Employee Retention that Actually Works
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCAANEO is officially a Best Places to Work as designated by Human Resources Director Magazine\, based on a review of programs\, processes\, and employee feedback. \nGreat workplaces also need great leadership. Jeff is an Excellence Awardee for Canadian HR Champion CEO. In this session\, Jeff shares what is working inside CAANEO and how any employer can apply the same playbook. \nYou will learn: \n\nWhy turnover breaks momentum in lean teams\nHow to create weekly wins with practical employee memberships that staff actually use\nHow to pair those with a right sized group benefits plan that signals stability to candidates and employees\n\nJeff will then bring on Andrew Blanchard of Sterling Brokers to cover: \n\nWhat to buy first\nWhat to add later\nHow to avoid renewal surprises with light quarterly reviews\n\nExpect plain language\, concrete examples\, and takeaways you can implement this month. \nWho should attend: Owners\, operators\, and people leaders who want a clear and proven path to higher retention\, happier teams\, and smarter benefits spend. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/webinar-employee-retention-that-actually-works/
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