Far North Act

The Far North Act was identified by the board as an issue during an annual retreat in the fall of 2010. A task force was struck in March 2011 and continues to examine how the legislation will impact business and the potential opportunities it may hold. Far North Act Task Force Members: Gary Potts –…

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Extend the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program

June 3, 2022 The Honourable Sean FraserMinister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaHouse of CommonsOttawa, ON K1A 0A6 Dear Minister Fraser: RE: Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, launched by your Government in 2019, has provided a much-needed path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to live…

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Exempt international trained workers from Non-Resident Speculation Tax 

November 11, 2022 Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy Ontario Ministry of Finance 95 Grosvenor Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Y8 Email: [email protected] Re: Non-Resident Speculation Tax Dear Minister Bethlenfalvy, On behalf of the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to share the concerns of members over the expansion of the Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).  As you…

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