This issue was brought to the Advocacy Committee by a member who was frustrated with the CRA standard used to define contractors and full-time employees. The CRA Task Force was set up to examine how to improve the four point test the CRA uses to define whether a person is a contractor or an employee.…
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…
In their role as the caretaker of border activity, the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) is a crucial regulatory body in the overall prosperity and security of Canada. The CBSA is the lead federal agency for operations at border ports of entry. Under the Canada Border Services Agency Act, the Agency has a dual mandate…
Employers across the country are increasingly choosing subcontractors and/or self-employed specialists to fulfill the fluid nature of their business needs. From IT specialists and software designers to trades people and marketing consultants, there are a growing number of individuals who are employed on a per-contract basis. Employers like to hire independent contractors for a number…
Submitted by Timmins Chamber of Commerce, supported by GSCC – withdrawn following the Federal Budget announcement that included the addition of the EcoEnergy Retrofit Program.
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…
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…
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…
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…
This was not supported by CCC and therefore withdrawn