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…
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…
The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce has concerns with certain issues as they relate to the Federal Economic Development Agency of Northern Ontario (FedNor).
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.