Ontario Economic Report 2019 /

We also work alongside the Government of Ontario on the delivery of multiple programs, and leverage our network to connect the business community to public initiatives relevant to their needs. [...] The 2019 OER highlights the year that was and the year ahead, offering a unique perspective on the experience of businesses of all sizes across the province. [...] OREA and the OCC are aligned in our missions to keep home ownership in Ontario affordable, and we look forward to continuing our partnership and bringing forward solutions to the Ontario government that work.” MERIC GERTLER President, University of Toronto “U of T is a powerful driver of local and national prosperity. [...] For the 27 percent of member respondents who expressed a lack of confidence in the Ontario economy, the reasons cited are reflective of what we have heard throughout the year in member and stakeholder consultations. [...] Key Takeaways The results of the 2019 Business Confidence Survey show a shift in how business views both its own success and the success of the Ontario economy more broadly.