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Province unleashing billions in new economic opportunity by tearing down barriers to internal free trade and labour mobility. TORONTO — As a next step in its plan to protect Ontario by unleashing the province’s economy, the Ontario government is introducing the Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act to unlock free trade and labour mobility within Canada. […]
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Tourism Oxford, Community Futures Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Tourism Innovation Grant. Following a thorough review and scoring process, five local businesses were selected as finalists. The finalists presented to our objective judging panel on March 25 followed by a Q&A. Our judges, Carol Greenwood VP, Operations & Partnerships,
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Dancer and choreographer Martha Graham once said, “Great dancers are great because of their passion.” The passion of their dance teachers both equals and surpasses this. It is this passion that set Brooklyn Ross and Emma Haggit onto the path of opening their own dance studio, Breaking Elements Dance Company, in Tavistock. Opening March 18th,
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Ontario businesses face continued uncertainty amid unstable U.S. trade policy (Toronto – April 2, 2025) – Ontario Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, issued the following statement in response to U.S. President Trump’s latest tariff announcement: “President Trump has declared today ‘Liberation Day,’ but the only thing being liberated is hard-earned cash from
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The Oxford County Federation of Agriculture is looking for local Oxford Fresh producers to provide product tastings at an event in the Barn at the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum. This event will be part of Big Cheese Days, the month long celebration of the Oxford County Cheese Trail happening every Saturday in May. Please
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They say that it takes a village to raise a child, but what about having a community be your village for health, self-love, and your betterment? Built Fitness in Tavistock is just that, knowledgeable staff and a wonderful community of members who help build each other up. Jason and Nikki Glofcheski opened Built Fitness in
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Is there anything that smells better than a fresh bouquet of flowers? A whiff of Spring with a hint of the promise of Summer… The Flower Haus, established January 2025, has beautiful, made-to-order bouquets that will have you thinking, “Come on Spring!”. Katharina Strubel has long had a passion for flowers and gardening, and after
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In 2014, Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation, also known as Rural Oxford EDC, established as a non-profit economic development organization with a mandate to focus on, and serve, the diverse needs of Oxford County’s rural economies. Specifically, Rural Oxford EDC represents five member municipalities- the townships of Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Norwich, South-West Oxford, and Zorra.
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We hope this quick list of resources will be helpful as you navigate the ever-changing economic landscape. 1. Canada’s Response to US Tariffs on Canadian Goodshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/programs/international-trade-finance-policy/canadas-response-us-tariffs 2. Canada’s Department of Financehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news 3. Canada’s Competitiveness for FDI Key Facts (Jan 2025)https://edac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FDI_Keyfacts_Jan2025.pdf 4. Canada-US Core Facts (Jan 2025)https://edac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Canada-U.S.-Core-Facts-January-2025.pdf 5. About The Canada-US-Mexico (CUSMA) Agreementhttps://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/cusma-aceum/index.aspx?lang=eng 6. EDC Canada-US
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Businesses should take the necessary steps to prepare for potentially disruptive U.S. trade measures as well as retaliatory measures by Canada. To support your preparations for these coming measures, please see below updates on 1) key upcoming U.S. tariffs measures, 2) the Canadian federal government’s plans for retaliation, and 3) recent Chamber initiatives responding to
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I’d like to take a moment to thank our five partner municipalities for your ongoing support of the work we do to support prosperity in Rural Oxford. We are all navigating an economic and political landscape that continues to be dynamic and filled with uncertainty. Our Economic Development team works hard to support business growth
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It may not seem like it now, but Spring is around the corner, and so are some new delicacies available at Orange Door Acres Farm! Tim and Donna Norris, owners of Orange Door Acres in Mount Elgin, are introducing a homemade line of pizzas to replace the current line they carry. These delicious offerings will
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