Advocacy is a top priority at the chamber and is a result of issues and challenges facing our members. Through our advocacy efforts we identify, influence and reform bureaucracy to promote more business-friendly policies and economic growth in the Greater Sudbury region. To read an overview of our municipally-focused advocacy read our Municipal Policy Document…
In August, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce responded to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance’s invitation to participate in its pre-budget consultation process by submitting our priorities for the 2015 federal budget. If you have any questions or if you would like more information, please contact Hendrik Brakel, Senior Director, Economic, Financial and…
Last week, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released their Pan Am report, Beyond the Finish Line: Ensuring a successful legacy for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am & Parapan American Games. Beyond the Finish Line identifies the crucial steps that governments and the private sector must take in order to ensure that the Pan Am Games leave…
Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, the Annual Eastlink Chamber Golf Classic will be post-poned. The tournament will now take place on Tuesday, August 19th. Same time, same place. Please call the office if you have questions -705-673-7133 ext. 230.
(Greater Sudbury, August, 2014) During the recent long weekend businesses were prohibited from opening on the Civic Holiday on Monday August 4, 2014 as a result of municipal by-law 2007-143. Although certain exemptions apply, the vast majority of retail businesses in Greater Sudbury were forced to shut their doors on Monday and Sudburians might have…
Spending, deficit, and debt are going up. This budget increases government spending by $3 billion, from $127 billion in 2013-14 to $130 billion in 2014-15. The deficit will grow from $11.3 billion to $12.5 billion over the same period. Meanwhile, Ontario’s overall debt will grow to $289.3 billion by end of 2014-15 and $317.2 billion…
