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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.
Policy Resolutions Process
- George Addy response to resolution task force report
- A guide to Preparing a Resolution
- Resolution Template Instructions
- Resolution Template
- 2012 Policy Resolution Activity Update (March 25, 2013)
- 2010 Policy Resolutions Grid (April 22, 2013)
Outcomes of the 2012 Policy Resolutions Debates
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
Books
Policy Resolutions Book 2012
Policy Resolutions Book 2011
Policy Resolutions Book 2010
Resolutions per portfolio
Environment and Natural Resources
Finance and Taxation
Industry
International Affairs
Social Policy
Transport
Environment and Natural Resources
2012
- Supporting Canada’s Responsible Resource Development
- Energy Market Diversification
- Northern Gateway Pipelines Project
- Support for a Canadian Energy Strategy
- The Future of Canadian Nuclear Research & Development
- An Integrated Approach to the Management of Waste and Recyclables
- Accelerating Domestic Styrofoam Reuse and Remanufacture for Environmental and Economic Gain
- Reduce Costs to Improve Federal Buildings
- Involvement of Foreign Foundations in Canada’s Domestic Affairs
2011
- Green Economies Generate Employment and Increase Prosperity
- Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC)
- Consistent Environmental Regulatory Acceptance for Technologies Relating to Soil, Water and Air
- Definition of the Precautionary Principle
- Nuclear Science and Technology in Canada
2010
- Climate Change
- Clean Energy Systems and Services
- Water for Sustainability - A Canada-Wide National Water Strategy
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) 1999
- Biodiesel Quality
- Development of a National Power Grid Plan
- Innovative Thinking with Canada’s Energy Sector Can Foster Economic Sustainability
- Built Community Sustainability Platform
- Stop the Spread of Another Invasive Freshwater Species
- Pine Beetle Management of Canada
- Fisheries Inter-Jurisdictional Issues
- Electricity Exports - Promote Canadian Hydroelectricity as a Renewable Energy Source to American Legislators
- Addressing the Negative Impact of Regulatory Approval process on Regional Economic Development
Finance and Taxation
2012
- Fiscal Policy
- Taking Advantage of External Expertise in Federal Departments and Agencies
- Simplification of the Taxing Statutes
- Canada Revenue Agency Impact on Small Business
- Fair Tax Process for Small Business
- Non-Residents Performing Services in Canada Policy—Waivers from Withholding Obligations Under Regulations 105 and 102
- A Better Way to Fund Training
- Strengthening Canada’s Workforce through Tax Indexing
- Increasing Rental Inventory Through Fair Tax Treatment
- Support Future Mineral Exploration and Mining in Canada
- GST Exemption for Medical Service Providers
- Mitigating the Negative Effects of the New Tax Exemption Limits for the Canadian Retailers on the U.S.-Canadian border
- Pooled Registered Pension Plans
- Severance Transfers to RRSPs
- Federal Alignment of Liens Policies with Provincial Counterparts
2011
- Fiscal Policy (updated 2012)
- Implementation of Tax Law Changes and Retroactive Tax Legislation
- Simplification of the Taxing Statutes (updated 2012)
- Timely Assessment of Income Tax Returns
- Extending the Tax Filing Deadline for T3, T5013 and Similar Tax Forms
- Taxation of Corporate Groups
- Extending Tax Relief for Small Business
- Small Business Deduction
- Improving the Accuracy and Timeliness of the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program (updated 2012)
- Change The Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance for Computer Equipment to the Same Asset Class as Computer Software (Class 12)
- Indexing of GST/HST New Housing Rebate
- GST/HST on Asset Management Services
- Federal Legislation for the Current Gas Tax Fund Program
- The Locked-in Estate Trust - A Response to Canada’s Coming Pension Crisis
- Review Wealth Transfer Tax Provisions
- Government Compensation Agreements
2010
- Employment Insurance (EI) Reform
- Equitable Tax Treatment For Individual Retirement Savings
- Interest on Overpaid Taxes
- Tax Provision Threshold Indexing (updated 2011)
- Deferral of Capital Gains Taxation
- Employee Stock Options
- Establishing Allowable Capital Loss on In-Kind Contributions
- GST-HST Treatment of Financial Services
- Improving Rental Incentives through Tax Reform
- Applying the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance to All Mining and Resource Processing Investments
Industry
2012
- The Competition Act
- Intellectual Property Rights Theft
- No to Overregulation of Drinks, Food Products, Fast Food and other Consumer Products
- Intensifying the fight against contraband tobacco
- Ensuring Canada’s Economic Success Using Information and Communications Technologies
- Restoring Balance in Sector Applicability of SR&ED
- Improving the Accuracy and Timeliness of the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program
- From Innovation to Commercialization—An SME Strategy
- Support to Ranchers in the Removal of Specified Risk Material (SRM)
- Counteracting the Growing Productivity Gap: Call for the Public Debate
2011
- Investment Canada Act
- Modernization of Outdated Export Controls
- Reducing Internal Barriers to Trade and Investment: Replacing the Agreement on Internal Trade
- Improving Consumer Choice: Removing Inter-Provincial Trade Barriers to Sales of 100% Canadian Wine
- Reducing Red Tape and the Administrative Burden on SMEs
- Illegal Cigarette Trade in Canada (updated 2012)
- Pharmaceuticals – Life Sciences as an Economic and Competitiveness Driver
- Steel Industry Trade
- Crisis and Opportunity in Canada’s Forest Products Industry
- Mackenzie Valley Fibre Link
- Technovation: a shift in philosophy, an investment in Canada’s future
- Private Sector Privacy: Maintaining a Proper Balance and Fostering Innovation
- Creating Equality in Federal Economic Development Agencies in Canada
2010
- Improving Canada’s Intellectual Property Rights System
- Identity Theft, Information Privacy and the Photocopier
- Creating a New Pharmaceutical Industry in Canada - The Thebaine Opportunity
- Capitalizing on a Digital Economy Strategy
- Funding Support for Commercialization of New Technology
- Positive Changes to the Canadian Wheat Board can Promote Economic Growth in Canada
International Affairs
2012
- Enhancing Canada’s Trade Relationship with Asia Pacific and, in Particular, with Japan
- Developing a New Direction for the Canada-U.S. Trade Relationship
- Canada’s Free Trade Agreements – a New Dynamic
- New Border Pact- Beyond the Border Action Plan
- Canada Border Services Agency - Customs & Immigration Programs
2011
- Enhancing and Diversifying Canada’s International Trade and Investment
- Revision of the new Competition Bureau guidelines for use of the “Product of Canada” and “Made in Canada” claims for manufactured and food products
- Reforming the Export Control System
- 24 Hour Commercial Border Crossing Access
- Foreign Trade Zone - 2011
- APEC Business Travel Card
- Marketing Canada as an International Destination
- Fisheries Management
2010
- Technical Trade Barriers to Trade
- A Canadian Services Strategy
- Cross-Border Business Travel Facilitation for Executive, professional and Technical Specialists - XPT Program
- Enhance Domestic Markets and Recapture Closed International Markets for Agricultural Products
- Common Sense Approach to Livestock Product Identification and Food Safety
- Restructuring the FCTIP for Increased Tourism Competitiveness
- Arrivals Duty Free at Canadian Airports
- Bringing Fairness and Transparency to Importing
Social Policy
2012
- Reforming the Canadian Health Care System (Approved in December)
- Importance of Continuing to Establish Canada’s Educational Brand Internationally
- First Nations Student Education
- Meeting Canada’s Labour Needs by Attracting and Retaining International Students
- Attracting Global Talent Key to Canada’s Economic Future
- Resolving Canada’s Skills Crisis through Increased Immigration
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada Regional Settlement
- Address Issues in Foreign Worker Programs
- Aboriginal Governance
- Métis
2011
- Aboriginal issues: Achieving Greater Certainty
- Aboriginal Treaty Negotiations – Fisheries Component
- Aboriginal Post-Secondary Retention and Transition
- Improving the LMO Component of the Provincial/Territorial Nomination Programs
- Improving Canada’s Immigration Processes
- Registered Health Savings Plans
- Health Crisis – Canada Needs Thousands of Physicians and Surgeons Now
2010
- First Nations Education Gap (updated 2012)
- First Nations Property Rights and Economic Prosperity
- Support for Employers Employing Military Reservists
- The Aging Workforce - Removing Disincentives and Creating Incentives to Continue Working
- Acknowledgement of the Base Principles of Pension Reform
- Reallocating Federal Funding to Develop a National Plan to End Homelessness
- A Realistic Appoach to Reducing Crime in Canada
Transport
2012
- Fraser River Sustainability and Flood Management (Approved in December)
- Addressing Canada’s Public Infrastructure Challenge
- Ensuring Competitiveness for Canada’s Marine Transportation Industry in the Great Lakes Region
- Completion of an All-Weather North-South Trans Canada Highway
- Harmonize the CBSA Boater Reporting System with the U.S.’
2011
- National “Gateway to the Arctic” Strategy
- Reduce Costs to Improve Canadian Aviation Competitiveness
- Assessing the Funding of the Canada Border Services Agency and Framework of Core Services Review
- Rebuilding the Champlain Bridge
- National Transportation Strategy – 2011
- Protecting Trade on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway
- Modernizing the Canada-U.S. Border
2010
- Canadian Air Transport Funding – Security
- Capital Funding Stability for Canada’s International Airports
- Moving Beyond Blue Skies Into Truly Open Skies
- Canada’s Gateways
- Rural and Small Community Transit – The Missing Piece in Canada’s Transport Plans
- St. Lawrence Seaway
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