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Strike of St. Lawrence Seaway Workers Will Interrupt One of Canada’s Key Transportation Arteries. |
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The St. Lawrence Seaway supports more than 66,000 Canadian jobs and is responsible for $34 million in economic activity per day. Any work stoppage damages the Canadian economy, fanning inflation and increasing costs for Canadians.
The Seaway’s workers went on strike as of midnight Sunday; we had hoped for a resolution to avoid this latest disruption to Canada’s transportation and supply chain.
In a letter to the federal government, we expressed our concern regarding the strike shutting down transit through the St. Lawrence Seaway, causing further damage our supply chains. |
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Review of Structural Issues Related to Port Disruptions: Our Reaction. |
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Last week, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan Jr. launched a review to address structural issues in recent longshoring disputes — a positive move for supply chains. However, our reaction to this is that proposed anti-replacement worker legislation could disrupt these efforts. |
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Inside Our 2023 AGM & Convention. |
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From October 12-14, we welcomed delegates from all corners of the country to Calgary for our AGM & Convention! Check out our latest blog to relive the highlights and glimpse some exciting moments from the event.
Thank you to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce for being such gracious hosts. Now, let’s get ready for Halifax in 2024! |
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Modernizing and Simplifying Reporting to the Government for Employers. |
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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) along with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) are collaborating on a large-scale ePayroll reporting project. The intent of the project is to modernize and simplify how employers report payroll, employment and demographic information to the Government of Canada.
A report on the consultations held for this project is now available. The CRA and ESDC plan to consider the input received during the consultations when preparing a proposal for a future real-time ePayroll system. |
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Tomorrow: Our Food Supply Executive Summit!
October 25 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:05 p.m. ET | Virtual |
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We’ll discuss making agri-food a key component of Canada’s economic strategy, navigating a more difficult international trade environment, and coordinating policies and investments to increase the capacity of the critical infrastructure we need to get our goods to market.
Fireside chat with:
Panel discussion with: Robin Guy (Moderator) | Canadian Chamber of Commerce Guillaume Brossard | Port de Montreal / Port of Montréal David Miller | Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Paul MacIsaac CPA, CA, ICD.D. | Port of Halifax Michael Inman | Prince Rupert Port Authority
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Life Sciences Executive Summit.
November 7 | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. ET | Ottawa, ON and Virtual |
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The future sustainability of our healthcare systems relies on our ability to make data driven decisions. The pandemic showed that the use of real-time data allows for timely and informed decisions. The next step is to identify how to better share, integrate and use standardized health data to evolve our healthcare system from one that is managed with messy healthcare data to one that is driven by actionable insights. |
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Green and Transition Finance Executive Summit.
November 9 | 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET | Montreal, QC |
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Don’t miss this incredible panel discussion! Fate Saghir, Mackenzie Investments; Bruno Caron, Miller Thompson; Eoin Ó hÓgáin, Power Sustainable; Matthew Seddon, Sun Life; and, Florian Roulle, Finance Montréal, will be joining our Green and Finance Transition Executive Summit.
These panellists will discuss why establishing a credible taxonomy and aligning climate disclosures with international standards are key steps for Canada. Let's ensure our businesses and institutions stay ahead. Secure your seat! |
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Matthew Holmes, Senior Vice President, Policy and Government Relations, and Bryan Detchou, Senior Director, Natural Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Appear Before of House of Commons Natural Resources Committee. |
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Ambition, clarity, predictability, and efficacy — these are the four key elements we highlighted in our request to the House of Commons Natural Resources Committee yesterday. We emphasized the essential requirements for Canadian businesses to support Canada in achieving its economic and environmental goals and to take the lead in the global transition economy. |
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Open Positions in the Canadian Chamber Network. |
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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Policy Advisor to join our team. Reporting to the Vice President & Deputy Leader, Government Relations, this position is well suited to a strong generalist who can play an important role on an evolving range of files in the Canadian Chamber Policy and Government Relations team. |
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Two chambers in the Atlantic Chamber Network are looking to fill key roles:
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is searching for its next Chief Executive Officer. The ACC is the largest accredited business association in Atlantic Canada. The ACC is a non-profit organization representing and supporting the interests of more than 16,000 businesses of all sizes and sectors through its network of 90 chambers of commerce in the four Atlantic provinces.
The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is searching for its next Policy and Communication Manager. This position plays a key role in developing and implementing the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce's policy, advocacy and communications initiatives. The Policy and Communications Manager leads the chamber's public policy research and development efforts to further the interests of chamber members. |
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DYK? The Canada Revenue Agency Offers a Free Liaison Officer Service. |
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The recognition of Small Business Week may be officially over but that doesn’t stop the support they need for the remaining 51 weeks of the year. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers a free Liaison Officer service to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals to help them understand their income tax, GST/HST and payroll obligations. A free in-person or virtual visit with a liaison officer is 100% confidential. Information discussed with a liaison officer will not be shared with other areas of the CRA, or anyone else. These personalized sessions exist to provide support, guidance, and help ease the stress of filing. |
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Tools of the Trade for Women-Owned Businesses in Canada.
November 1 | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET | Virtual |
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Attention women-owned businesses! Join this informative webinar to learn how the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) can help your business grow internationally through a variety of funding programs, business support initiatives and other resources. |
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