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 […]

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! Now 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, […]

Join the Ottawa Business Journal and GGFL LLP for an event that combines learning, connection and celebration. 🚀 WORKSHOP: Learn from the Fastest Growing CEOs (4:00 - 5:00 PM) The 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 […]