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Policy Resolutions
The Policy Resolutions Book contains the final approved versions of all resolutions adopted by the voting members of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the Canadian Chamber’s annual general meeting. Each resolution, once approved by a convention, has an effective lifespan of three years.
Questions pertaining to these policy positions should be directed to the Policy Department of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Throughout the year, members will be updated and advised of the action(s) taken on each of these positions by way of summaries and reports in the Canadian Chamber publications.
Policy Resolutions Book 2009
Policy Resolutions Book 2007-2009
2008 Policy Resolution Activity Update
2009 Policy Resolution Activity Update
To download contents of the proposed policy resolution package, choose below:
- A Guide to Preparing a Resolution
- Proposed Resolution Template
- Instructions: Resolution Template
- Resolution Process Update
Policy Resolutions
Environment and Natural Resources
Finance and Taxation
Government Operations
Industry
International Affairs
Justice
Social Policy
Transport
Environment and Natural Resources
2009
- National Nuclear Energy Strategy (Referred to Board at AGM)
- The Unification of the Environmental Assessment Process
- An Integrated Approach to the Management of Waste and Recyclables
- Climate Change
- National Marine Conservation Areas
- Reforming the Resource Development Regulatory Regime in the NWT
- Strategic Investments in NWT Hydro Development
- The Mackenzie Gas Project
2008
- Agriculture can help Canada meet its Greenhouse Gas Targets
- Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC)
- International Climate Change Framework
- Maximizing Potential of Fallow Oil and Gas Fields
- Harmonizing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Regulations in Canada
- National Energy Framework - A Vision for the Future
- Definition of the Precautionary Principle
- Unique Economic Advantages in Canada Through the Conservation of our Water Resources
- Growing the Availability of Alternative Fuels in Canada
2007
- Biodiesel Quality
- Proposed New Fisheries Act
- Fraser River Sustainability and Flood Management
- Regulation of Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution
- Pine Beetle Management in Canada
- Development of a National East-West Power Grid Plan
- Maintaining Federal Management of Canadian Inland Waterways
- Implementation of a Canadian Carbon Trading Market
2009
- A More Efficient Tax System
- Boosting the Economy by Supporting the Real Estate Development Industry
- Elimination of Regulation 105 Withholding Tax (Payments for Services Rendered in Canada by a Non-resident)
- Encouraging the Provinces to Replace their Retail Sales Taxes with a Value-Added Tax (VAT)
- Fiscal Policy
- Improving Access to Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Incentives in Canada
- Increase the GST/HST Threshold
- Increasing Rental Inventory through Fair Tax Treatment
- Reducing the Complexity of Canada’s Tax Regime to Improve Competitiveness
- Standardized Accounting: Reducing Administrative Burden for Business and Government
- Supporting the Ability of Canadian Companies to Invest in Foreign Subsidiaries
- Taking Advantage of External Expertise in the Development of Policy and Legislation
- Tax Fairness Legislation and the Taxpayers’ Ombudsman’s Office
- Taxation of a Group of Companies
2008
- Federal Alignment of Liens Policies with Provincial Counterparts
- Canada’s Path to Strong Economic Growth and International Competitiveness
- Encourage Mature Workers’ Participation in the Labour Market by Amending the Canada Pension Plan
- GST Applied to Local Government Infrastructure
- Implementation of Tax Law Changes and Retroactive Tax Legislation
- Incentives for Commercialization of Research and Development in Canada
- Investing in Canada’s Transportation Infrastructure
- The Role of Taxation in Enhancing Canada’s Productivity Through Encouraging Skills and Training for Small Business
- Small Business Deduction
2007
- Contract Payment Reporting System
- Allow Access to CPP Pension at Age 60 Regardless of Employment Status
- Interest Deductibility Uncertainty
- Employment Insurance Program
- Freedom to Market - Reforming the Canadian Wheat Board to Promote Economic Growth in Western Canada
- Deferral of Capital Gains Taxation
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) Rebate
- Changes to the GST New Housing Rebate
- Interest Deductibility and Foreign Affiliates
- Improving Canada’s Standard of Living and Quality of Life
- Northern and Remote Allowances
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Re-establish Parity in Taxation of Corporate Investment Income
- Canada’s Productivity Crisis - Productivity trends in Canada threaten our standard of living
- Research & Development (R&D) in Canada
- The Impact of Regulatory Approval Process on Regional Economic Development
- Securities Regulation
- Tax Provision Threshold Indexing
- Tax-Prepaid Savings Plans (TPSPs)
- Aboriginal Issues: Achieving Certainty
2008
- A Resolution To Replace the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
- Government Compensation Agreements
- Compensation and Response Procedures for Plant, Animal and Food Health Related Emergencies
2009
- Stabilizing the Hog Industry through Facilitating the Creation of a Trade-neutral, Producer-driven, Price-stabilization Fund
- Accelerating SME e-Business Adoption: Focus on Productivity & Profitability
- Canada to Establish the Position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Counterfeiting and Piracy
- Ensuring Canada’s Economic Success Using Information and Communications Technologies
- Fighting Cybercrime beyond ID Theft and Spam
- Product of Canada Label
- Stopping the Brain-Drain of highly-qualified researchers, graduate students and research assistants
- The Competition Act
- The Development & Deployment of Broadband Capabilities in Canada
2008
- A National Automotive Strategy for Canada
- Private Sector Privacy: Maintaining a Proper Balance
- Biopharmaceuticals - Healthcare as an Economic and Competitiveness Driver
- Expedited Application and Funding Approval Process for Bioproduct Applications
- Expanded Capital Support for Bio-products
- Preventing and Effectively Punishing Identity Theft
- Focused Strategy for Mineral and Mining Excellence
- Improving Consumer Choice: Removing Inter-Provincial Trade Barriers to Sales of 100% Canadian Wine
2007
- Greater Protection of Intellectual Property Required in Canada
- Measures to Control Spam and other related threats to the online marketplace
2009
- Canada’s International Trade and Investment Priorities
- Canada Border Services Agency Cost Recovery Fee for Services
- Enhancing the Canada-U.S. Trade Relationship
- Nexus Pass Appeal
- US Customs Pre-Clearance - Belleville International Terminal Security
2008
- Investing in Border Crossings
- Responsible Business Conduct
- Canada - U.S. Border
- Fisheries Management
- Foreign Trade Zone
- “Grown in Canada” Label - Marketing the Nation’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Products
- Steel Industry Trade
- Access to Customs & Immigration Programs
2007
- Approved Destination Status
- Arrivals Duty Free at Canadian Airports
- Canada’s Gateways
- Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to Canada
- The Need for an Accessible and Efficient Canadian Passport System
- A Canadian Services Strategy
- Waiver of Transit Visa Requirement for the EU
- Cross-Border Business Travel Facilitation for Executive, Professional and Technical Specialists (XPT Program)
- The United States’ International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITARs)
2008
- Illegal Cigarette Trade in Canada
- Correctional Services Canada Revitalization
- Organized Crime Task Force
2007
2009
- Aboriginal Labour Force Strategy: Tapping Into An Underutilized Pool Of Labour Supply
- Crime in Canada
- Establishing a Register of Repeat Offenders and a Register of Violent Offenders
- Federal Public Sector Pension Benefits
- First Nations Land Claims
- Increase the Attraction and Retention of Immigrants to Mid-Sized and Smaller Urban Centres
- Increased Sentences for Repeat Offenders
- Increasing Canada’s Productivity Through Early Childhood Development
- Making the Work-Sharing Program Work Better
- Reforming the Canadian Healthcare System
- Relocation of Federal Government Offices
- Skills Training for a Low Carbon Economy
2008
- Aboriginal Issues: Achieving Certainty
- Aboriginal Treaty Negotiations - Fisheries Component
- Better Matching Immigrants with Regional Labour Needs
- Employer Focused Strategy for Employment Integration of Immigrants
- Immigration
- The Need for Continued Reform of the Canadian Immigration System
- Developing a Skilled Workforce for a Globally Competitive Value-Added Products Industry
- Temporary Immigrant Work Permits
- Aboriginal Treaty Negotiations
- Improving First Nations’ Access to Resources for Economic Development
2007
- The Aging Workforce: Removing Disincentives and Creating Incentives to Continue Working
- Accommodating Canadian Forces Reservists in the Workplace and in Educational Institutions
- National Housing Strategy to End Homelessness
- Sharing of Immigration Facilities
- National Adult Literacy Policy
2009
- Strengthening Canada’s Urban Public Transit System
- National Urban Agenda Needed
- National Economic Infrastructure: Marine Atlantic
- Marine Transportation in Canada
- Improving the Regulatory Review Process for the Development of Infrastructure
- Completion of an All-Weather North-South Trans Canada Highway
- Cabotage - A Need to Increase the Number of Empty Containers Available to Canadians
2008
- A New National Transportation Policy
- Driving Economic Growth by Improving Infrastructure and Access to International Airports in Canada
- Reducing Airport Rent
- Enhancing Canada’s Global Export Advantage - Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway Export Hubs
- High Speed Rail Infrastructure
- Moving Forward on Open Skies
2007
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