2026 Economic Round Table

Press Release:

27 August 2026

MP Ruff to Host Finance & Economic Roundtable with Shadow Minister for Finance, Michael Chong

Bruce–Grey–Owen Sound – MP Alex Ruff will host a Finance & Economic Roundtable with the Hon. Michael Chong, Shadow Minister for Finance, on Thursday, 03 September 2026.

The roundtable will bring together the local business community and financial experts to discuss the economic challenges and opportunities facing Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, share local perspectives, and exchange ideas on how federal policy can support federal tax reform, economic growth and prosperity in the region.

The discussion will focus on the federal government’s role in advancing economic opportunities and needed tax reform for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and the country.

The event will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Sound Room at the Bayshore Community Centre, 1900 3^rd Avenue East, Owen Sound.

The local business community and experienced financial experts are invited to attend. Please RSVP at: https://www.alexruffmp.ca/2026roundtable.

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Coverage of the Bruce–Grey–Owen Sound Finance & Economic Roundtable:

Conservative finance critic hears Grey-Bruce concerns (4 September 2026):

https://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/news/conservative-finance-critic-hears-grey-bruce-concerns/ 

Conservative Finance Critic Michael Chong To Meet Owen Sound Area Businesses (31 August 2026):

https://www.893cfos.ca/2026/08/31/conservative-finance-critic-michael-chong-to-meet-owen-sound-area-businesses/

MP hosts economic round table in Owen Sound (31 August 2026):

https://cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/news/2026/08/31/mp-hosts-economic-round-table-in-owen-sound 

Bruce-Grey MP hosting finance and economic roundtable (30 August 2026):

https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/the-blue-mountains-and-grey-highlands/bruce-grey-mp-hosting-finance-and-economic-roundtable-12718510 

Report: Forthcoming