VOTING FOR OUR FUTURE ENABLING THE REGION’S GROWTH AT THE

from the eight largest Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade in the coun- try, is amplifying the voice of our big cities at the federal level with their call for a As part of our commitment to sustainability, Toronto Region Board of Trade has made National Urban Strategy. [...] Now— with organizations such as: the Ontario Arts for the first time in the city’s history—we’re building Council, Toronto Community Housing, The multiple transit projects at once, from SmartTrack to Health and Safety Task Force, the City of the Bloor-Danforth subway extension and the Eglinton Toronto, the Toronto District School Board and Crosstown. [...] by the Board in 2018 and Mexican negotiators, culminating in a series “The Board’s ability to rapidly and effectively to advocate for the of tit-for-tat tariffs and a possible trade war be- coordinate with our Members and City Hall and importance of NAFTA tween Canada and the U. [...] The group discussed the evolving business A RESULT THE CITIZENS OF landscape and the impact of NAFTA on the BOTH NATIONS." financial sector. [...] The competitiveness and costs that are passed on beverage companies, City is an important intermediary with higher orders impede the ability of to consumers and raise there is an urgent need to of government on topics including regulation and companies to do business the cost of food for all diversify export markets competitiveness, and mayoral delegations to key in Canada.