EcoEnergy Retrofit Program
Submitted by Timmins Chamber of Commerce, supported by GSCC – withdrawn following the Federal Budget announcement that included the addition of the EcoEnergy Retrofit Program.
Supporting the Ability of Canadian Companies to Invest in Foreign Subsidiaries
Many Canadian parent companies strive to expand their operations globally and in doing so, make significant investments in subsidiaries located outside of Canada. To protect these investments and limit risks, the parent company hedges the investment to limit foreign exchange loss that can otherwise accrue. Any gains and losses that arise from these hedges generally…
Standardized Accounting: Reducing Administrative Burden for Business and Government
The introduction of the standardized accounting initiative by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is intended to simplify tax compliance for businesses by harmonizing accounting, interest, and penalty provisions. It has, however, resulted in a significant increase in the transfer of funds between taxpayer accounts. The result is a significant administrative burden on taxpayers (both large…
Focused Strategy for Mineral & Mining Excellence
Issue Canada, committed to developing as a knowledge and technology supplier to the world and currently one of the world’s leading mining jurisdictions, lacks a comprehensive strategy to make mining and the mineral sector a key component of its continued growth on the world stage. Background Canada is one of the largest producers of minerals…
Role of Taxation in Enhancing Canada’s Productivity Through Encouraging Skills & Training for Small Business
The skills and labour shortage facing Canada is already nearing epidemic proportions due to increasing skill shortages, the aging of our workforce and global competition. According to the Conference Board of Canada, by 2020 Canada will be facing a labour shortage of nearly 1 million workers. The shortage of skilled workers and new job entrants…
Canada Pension Plan Reform
This was not supported by CCC and therefore withdrawn
Ensuring Access to Post-Secondary Education
Issue: Without re-investment by the federal government in its postsecondary institutions, Canada cannot achieve its vision of being one of the most innovative and skilled countries in the world. Background: Accessible and high quality postsecondary education is vital to Canada’s economic, social and cultural development. The mandate of Canada’s colleges and institutes all share a…
Ensuring Adequate Insurance protection for Canadian Business
Canada’s small and medium-sized businesses are facing increased difficulty in securing adequate and affordable insurance coverage. Rapidly escalating insurance costs are having a negative impact on individual businesses and the Canadian economy. The insurance industry and insurers are in the business of making money for their stockholders. Failure to do so reduces investor confidence, which…
Chambers across northeast release Far North Act Joint Statement
On Friday, September 9, your Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) joined with the Timmins Chamber, Sault Ste. Marie Chamber and the North Bay Chamber to release a joint statement on the Far North Act. The statement highlights five specific actions the four chambers believe need to be addressed immediately. The provincial government introduced the…