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…
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…
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…
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 –…
