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Commerce Talks

Daniel Tisch

Booking Overview

Commerce Talks brings Ontario business leaders together to unpack challenges and opportunities affecting companies across the province. It’s a strong platform for executives and industry leaders who want to reach an Ontario-wide chamber and policy-influenced business audience.

Metrics

Episodes: 4

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 396 subscribers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

catherinetschannen@occ.ca

ashleytompkins@occ.ca

dennisvoss@occ.ca

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Host

Daniel Tisch - President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). Leads the OCC’s agenda on business competitiveness, trade, talent, and economic policy impacts for companies across Ontario.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives or organizational leaders with direct relevance to Ontario business competitiveness (e.g., chamber leaders, CEOs/presidents of industry/education-to-workforce organizations, workforce development leaders, trade/industry association heads). Often people who can speak to practical impacts on employers across sectors.
Required Achievements:  
Leading chamber networks or major regional business organizations, Executive leadership at industry associations, workforce development or career-lab organizations, Public-facing role shaping programs/policy related to talent pipelines or trade readiness

Recent Guest Discussions

Nour Hage - Opportunities And Challenges To Making WIL Work For Learners And Employers

Kelly Hoey - Barriers And Models For Expanding Meaningful, Accessible WIL Opportunities

Ana Serrano - Work-integrated Learning (wil) And Building Talent Pipelines Between Education And Employment

Andy Veilleux - Local Business Perspective On Trade Uncertainty And Risks/opportunities For Ontario Firms

Ian Dunn - Long-term Implications Of Tariffs And Considerations For Canada–u.s. Trade Review

Recent Topics

Economic Policy, Workforce, Talent, Education To Work, Trade

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Commerce Talks
:

Commerce Talks: From Pressure to Possibility: Challenges and Opportunities for Ontario's Small Businesses

October 19, 2026

In this special Small Business Week episode of the Commerce Talks podcast, Ontario Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Daniel Tisch is joined by Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carrie Graham; Stratford & District Chamber of Commerce GM Aaron Martin; and Dufferin Board of Trade Executive Director Diana Morris for a discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses across Ontario, and how chambers of commerce, government, and ...

Commerce Talks: Powering Ontario – Building a Reliable, Low Carbon Grid for Growth

August 07, 2026

Ontario’s energy future is one of the province’s biggest challenges (and opportunities). In this episode of Commerce Talks, we explore how Ontario can build an energy system that supports economic growth, growing communities, and climate goals at the same time. As electrification accelerates across advanced manufacturing, transportation, AI, data centres, mining, and population growth, Ontario faces rising electricity demand and mounting pressure on its energy infrastructure. With one of the ...

Commerce Talks: Workplaces as Learning Spaces

April 07, 2026

Ontario’s labour market is changing rapidly, and many businesses now face skills gaps and labour shortages that limit productivity and growth. To unlock our full economic potential, we need to strengthen our talent pipeline, including preparing students for current and future jobs.  Work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences—such as a co-ops and internships—form a critical bridge between education and employment, equipping learners with real-world skills, professional networks, and confidence...

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Frequently asked questions

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Commerce Talks
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How do I get in touch with Commerce Talks?

Commerce Talks is hosted by Daniel Tisch. Its publicly listed emails are catherinetschannen@occ.ca, ashleytompkins@occ.ca, and dennisvoss@occ.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Commerce Talks?

The publicly listed emails for Commerce Talks: catherinetschannen@occ.ca, ashleytompkins@occ.ca, and dennisvoss@occ.ca.

How many listeners does Commerce Talks have?

Podseeker estimates Commerce Talks reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Commerce Talks?

Commerce Talks typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives or organizational leaders with direct relevance to Ontario business competitiveness (e.g., chamber leaders, CEOs/presidents of industry/education-to-workforce organizations, workforce development leaders, trade/industry association heads). Often people who can speak to practical impacts on employers across sectors. Common among recent guests: Leading chamber networks or major regional business organizations; Executive leadership at industry associations, workforce development or career-lab organizations; Public-facing role shaping programs/policy related to talent pipelines or trade readiness. Recent guests include Nour Hage, Kelly Hoey, and Ana Serrano.

How hard is it to get booked on Commerce Talks?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Commerce Talks cover?

Recent episodes cover Economic Policy, Workforce, Talent, Education To Work, and Trade. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

catherinetschannen@occ.ca

ashleytompkins@occ.ca

dennisvoss@occ.ca

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