2021 - 22
Municipal Advocacy Committee (MAC)
The Municipal Advocacy Committee (MAC) will provide leadership in addressing municipal issues of importance to the Greater Sudbury business community. It will attempt to identify, communicate, and remove barriers to doing business and enhance the overall economic prosperity of the city. The committee will pay particular attention to:
• local COVID-19 economic recovery;
• City’s 2022 budget;
• municipal red tape & bylaws;
• major projects; and
• municipal elections 2022
Provincial Advocacy Committee (PAC)
The Provincial Advocacy Committee (PAC) will provide leadership in addressing provincial (and federal) issues of importance to the Greater Sudbury business community. It will attempt to identify, communicate, and remove barriers to doing business in the province and enhance the overall economic prosperity of Greater Sudbury. The committee will pay particular attention to:
- COVID-19 economic recovery;
- Provincial Election 2022 (on or before June 2nd, 2022);
- Monitor the Province’s apprenticeship reform plans;
- Work in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Workforce Task Force
The Workforce Task Force (WTF) will provide leadership in addressing issues pertaining to the workforce in Greater Sudbury. It will pay particular attention to:
• Attraction and retention of talent;
• Rollout and marketing of the Chamber Perks App;
• 2nd Annual Virtual Job Fair; and
• MAGNET Today Job Portal.
2020 - 21
Municipal Advocacy Committee (MAC)
The Municipal Advocacy Committee (MAC) will provide leadership in addressing municipal issues of importance to the Greater Sudbury business community. It will attempt to identify, communicate, and remove barriers to doing business and enhance the overall economic prosperity of the city. The committee will pay particular attention to:
- local COVID-19 economic recovery;
- City’s 2021 budget;
- major projects; and
- infrastructure investments.
Provincial Advocacy Committee (PAC)
The Provincial Advocacy Committee (PAC) will provide leadership in addressing provincial (and federal) issues of importance to the Greater Sudbury business community. It will attempt to identify, communicate, and remove barriers to doing business in the province and enhance the overall economic prosperity of Northern Ontario. The committee will pay particular attention to:
- COVID-19 economic recovery;
- Highway 69 four-laning;
- the cost of doing business;
- CCC’s independent tax review; and
- engagement with the federal government.
Workforce Task Force
The Workforce Task Force (WTF) will provide leadership in addressing issues pertaining to the workforce in Greater Sudbury. It will pay particular attention to:
- challenges driven by COVID-19;
- the Jobs in Greater Sudbury portal; and
- the Employer Workforce Resources database.
2019 - 20
Municipal Advocacy Committee (MAC)
The Municipal Advocacy Committee (MAC) will provide leadership in addressing municipal issues of importance to the Greater Sudbury business community. It will attempt to identify, communicate, and remove barriers to doing business and enhance the overall economic prosperity of the city. The committee will pay particular attention to:
- major projects;
- core services review;
- City’s Official Plan review;
- infrastructure investments; and
- City’s 2020 budget
Provincial Advocacy Committee (PAC)
The Provincial Advocacy Committee (PAC) will provide leadership in addressing provincial (and federal) issues of importance to the Greater Sudbury business community. It will attempt to identify, communicate, and remove barriers to doing business in the province and enhance the overall economic prosperity of Northern Ontario. The committee will pay particular attention to:
- engagement with the federal government;
- Highway 69 four-laning;
- the cost of doing business; and
- energy prices.
Ring of Fire Task Force
The Ring of Fire Task Force will provide leadership in advancing the development of the Ring of Fire. It will continue to urge the provincial government to prioritize the development of the Ring of Fire and ensure the voice of Greater Sudbury is heard in the process.
Workforce Task Force
The Workforce Task Force (WTF) will provide leadership in addressing issues pertaining to the workforce in Greater Sudbury. It will pay particular attention to:
- the attraction of employees;
- the retention of our workforce; and
- immigration as an attraction tool.
2018 - 19
Municipal Advocacy Committee (MAC)
The Municipal Advocacy Committee (MAC) will provide leadership in addressing municipal issues of importance to the Greater Sudbury business community. It will attempt to identify, communicate, and remove barriers to doing business and enhance the overall economic prosperity of the city. The committee will pay particular attention to the five tenants of its 2018 municipal election platform, which include:
- the Kingsway Entertainment District and the Junction;
- infrastructure investments;
- Tom Davies Square;
- skilled work force; and
- municipal water systems.
Provincial Advocacy Committee (PAC)
The Provincial Advocacy Committee (PAC) will provide leadership in addressing provincial issues of importance to the Greater Sudbury business community. It will attempt to identify, communicate, and remove barriers to doing business in the province and enhance the overall economic prosperity of Northern Ontario. The committee will pay particular attention to:
- the cost of doing business;
- energy prices;
- labour and employment laws; and
- Highway 69.
Ring of Fire Task Force
The Ring of Fire Task Force will provide leadership in advancing the development of the Ring of Fire. It will continue to urge the provincial government to prioritize the development of the Ring of Fire and ensure the voice of Greater Sudbury is heard in the process.
Immigration Task Force
The Immigration Task Force (ITF) will seek to advise the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce in advocating for policies and programs that will help address the business community’s skilled workforce shortage through skilled immigration to the community.
2017 - 18
Municipal Issues Committee (MIC)
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Provincial Issues Committee (PIC)
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Ring of Fire Task Force
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2016 - 17
Municipal Issues Committee (MIC)
Provincial Issues Committee (PIC)
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Ring of Fire Task Force
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Major Projects Task Force
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