http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/news Latest entries from: News, Policy and Advocacy, Policy Wins and Upcoming Events http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/upcoming-events/C159/ccc-annual-general-meeting-2010 15:39:19Z September 25-28, 2010Hilton Lac-LeamyGatineau, QC The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting (AGM) is a must-attend event that lets members of the chamber network plug into the latest developments, trends and issues that are important to the Canadian business community and set the Canadian Chamber’s policy agenda for the upcoming year. The AGM is an event that mobilizes the power of the network to shape public policy. MEETING MATERIALSPreliminary agenda (Registration hours have been updated at Aug. 26)Annual Report AgendaTreasurer’s Report2009 Financial StatementsRatification of Prior ActionsBy-law AmendmentsSlate of Nominees2010 Proposed Policy Resolutions BookProposed Amendments to the Policy Resolutions at Aug. 19Policy Debate Rules2009 Policy Resolutions Activity Scorecard Please note that the Canadian Chamber is taking steps to hold a much greener AGM and to limit the waste of paper. As part of this initiative, hard copies of the proposed resolution books or the materials for the annual report will not be available on site. Please download the above items onto a portable device (or print them should you feel that to be necessary). Please ensure that you arrive at the AGM with your conference materials-a sufficient supply of power outlets will be available to delegates. RegistrationAccommodationCompanion programDress codeSponsorshipChamber CompetitionVoting authorizationSponsors Registration FeesFull delegate registration fees include all conference sessions, documentation, meals, and receptions from September 25 to 28. Please refer to the agenda for details on all conference activities.The fee for companions includes access to all the meals and receptions listed above.the economic edge ‘10On Tuesday, September 28, the Canadian Chamber will present its second annual national economic event, the economic edge, at the Hilton Lac-Leamy. This must-attend event brings together key leaders in business, government and academia. AGM delegates are invited to attend this prestigious event at a special rate of only $101.59 (GST and QST included). Click here for more information on the economic edge. Cost- Prices include GST & QST (GST reg. # 106844285) (QST reg. # 1006090296) AGM Delegate $790.13                                Delegate and companion $1,273.87       AGM and the economic edgeDelegate $891.72Delegate and companion $1,375.46 Back to Top Click here to register!We recommend that you use Internet Explorer to access our online registration. First-timers’ special!If your chamber has never sent anyone to the Canadian Chamber’s AGM, you could save 50% on the price of registration. Contact Angela Roy at 800.661.2930 (265) to take advantage of this special rate. Cancellation policyCancellations are refundable, subject to a $112.88 fee (includes GST and QST), until August 27, 2010. No refunds will be issued after August 27, 2010. Substitutions are permitted at any time.Please note that the Canadian Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to make minor alterations to the speakers, content and/or timing of the agenda. In the unlikely event of cancellation, delegates will be offered a full refund. If the event is cancelled, the Canadian Chamber will not be held responsible for any related expenses incurred by the participant. Travel and accommodationWhile participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations, the Canadian Chamber has negotiated special rates with the Hilton Lac-Leamy. To take advantage of these special rates, please reserve your room before August 23. Room Rates (Taxes not included)Standard room with a king bed and a lake view: $195 CAD/nightDeluxe room with a king bed and a lake view: $225 CAD/nightStandard room with two double beds and a lake view: $195 CAD/nightDeluxe room with two double beds and a lake view: $225 CAD/night To make a reservation please use the following code CKF or click here. Companion ProgramThe Canadian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present companion tours for full delegates registered as companions at this year’s AGM. You must pre-register by September 10, 2010 by completing the companion program registration form. Please note that there is a confirmation fee per tour to ensure our ability to secure all logistical arrangements. Dress codeBusiness dress is recommended for daytime events, including meal functions and the economic edge. Business casual dress is recommended for Saturday and Sunday evening events. The gala evening on Monday is black tie optional. A suit and tie is recommended for men and either a suit or a cocktail dress is recommended for women. Companions who are participating in tours are to dress appropriately for their activity. Back to Top Voting AuthorizationOn September 26 and 27, ensure your chamber/board of trade is represented as the chamber network gathers at the Canadian Chamber’s annual general meeting to debate the proposed resolutions that will ultimately form the Canadian Chamber’s policy agenda for 2011. If you haven’t done so already, please register your vote by completing the voting authorization form and returning it by August 27. If you will be attending the AGM, please return the form to Stacey Roy by fax at 613.238.7643. If you will not be able to attend the AGM, please fax the form to your provincial/territorial or regional chamber of commerce so that a proxy vote may be assigned for you:Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce: 867.873.4174Yukon Chamber of Commerce: 867.667.2001Alberta Chambers of Commerce: 780.429.1061BC Chamber of Commerce: 604.683.0416Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce: 306.781.7084Manitoba Chambers of Commerce: 204.948.0110Ontario Chamber of Commerce: 416.482.5879Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec: 514.844.0226Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce: 506.859.6131 Sponsors Platinum                                                                                                                                   Gold                                                                                                                                                                                                            Silver                                                                                                                                                                                        Bronze                                                                                                                                                                                                 Partners                                                                                                                                  Andrew Peller LimitedBrewers Association of CanadaCGIFirst DataForeign Credentials Referral OfficeHome HardwareOttawa International Airport AuthorityPMA CanadaPriceWaterhouseCoopersTD Merchant ServicesVia RailWinners Merchants International Supporter                                                                                                                                  Greyhound CanadaStandard Life Assurance Co.Time Warner Back to Top New Upcoming Events 2009-11-02T15:39:19+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/upcoming-events/C159/the-economic-edge-10 15:41:11Z   it’s Canada vs. the world - are you in? September 28, 2010 Hilton Lac-Leamy // Gatineau, Quebec 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Presented by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Energy Policy Institute of Canada (EPIC). Join top business leaders in discussing how technology will fundamentally change the energy industry for both producers and users. For a second year, Canada’s premier economic event will tackle key issues for Canadian competitiveness—energy and innovation. This theme is about what needs to be done to benefit Canada and to promote the need for a Canadian energy strategy. This must-attend event is a crucial step in evaluating innovation and productivity in Canada. **Click here to register** Agenda (subject to change)07:00     Registration 07:30     Breakfast 08:00     Welcoming Remarks Elyse Allan,  President and CEO, GE Canada Chair, Canadian Chamber of CommercePanel: Powering Up Canada’s Prosperity: Teamwork Breeds Success - Mr. Ed Stelmach, Premier of Alberta and Mr. Jean Charest, Premier of Quebec 9:30        Panel: Remaining an Energy LeaderFrom the extraction of oil, gas and coal to the production of electricity from sources such as wind, water and the atom, energy has always been one of Canada’s greatest resources and competitive advantage. But the world continues to evolve at breakneck speed. Keeping pace is not good enough; we must lead in order to maintain this great advantage. Real opportunities exist to create more value for Canada than it already gets from its energy sector. What must Canada’s energy sector of the future look like and what must be done to make it happen.Panellists include: Brian Vaasjo, President and CEO, Capital Power  Duncan Hawthorne, President and CEO, Bruce Power  David Collyer, President, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)  11:00     Panel: Becoming an Energy TrailblazerInnovation is a key to success in any sector. Canada’s ability and willingness to grow our energy value chain is and will be one of Canada’s best opportunities for a competitive advantage in the global economy. Leveraging our natural energy resources by using raw material to add value all along the chain will not only benefit Canada and Canadians, it will cement the success of future generations. How do we get from here to there? What challenges must we overcome? What are the roles of Governments and the private sector to ensure that this happens?Panellists include: Doug Macdonald, SVP Government Relations, Vestas American Wind Technology  Eric Beynon, Director, Strategy and Policy, Integrated CO2 Network 12:30     Luncheon keynote: Powering Up Canada’s Prosperity: The Need for a Canadian Energy Strategy- David Emerson, Chair, EPICCanada is blessed with an abundance of energy resources. The ability to develop these resources for our own needs and export them has produced extraordinary benefits for Canada and Canadians. But, could we be doing more than just simply ensuring our own comfort and selling the excess? Absolutely! The development and implementation of a Canadian sustainable energy strategy is a key to ensuring that Canada plays a leadership role in the global economy. Back to top New Upcoming Events 2010-08-27T15:41:11+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/upcoming-events/C159/roundtable-discussion-on-international-artibration1 15:39:48Z Vancouver, Saturday, October 2, 20104:30 - 7:30 p.m. Pan Pacific Vancouver HotelFollowed by an informal “no host” Dinner at the Aqua Riva restaurant. To register, contact Lea Fellus at lfs@iccwbo.org Organized by the International Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Click here for more details. New Upcoming Events 2010-08-27T15:39:48+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/policy-and-advocacy/C150/canadian-businesses-go-global-for-growth 16:18:08Z In the last 20 years, the weight of global economic activity has dramatically shifted from developed to developing countries. This year, developing countries’ share of global output is on the verge of surpassing 50 per cent (up from 38 per cent in 1990), and the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) predicts by 2030 it will reach 57 per cent.1 Much of this rapid transformation is due to political and economic reforms in developing countries, including trade and investment liberalization, that have served as catalysts for economic modernization and growth. Click here to download the report. News - Reports and Submissions 2010-08-10T16:18:08+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/news/C83/dispatches-from-washington 14:37:53Z This new series, written by Paul Frazer, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Special Advisor on Canada-U.S. Relations, will be providing briefs on issues and events that have implications for Canadian businesses. Based in Washington, DC, Mr. Frazer has sixteen years of experience and is a well -known and influential player in Canada- U.S. issues. Current Issues 2010-08-04T14:37:53+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/policy-and-advocacy/C149/letter-to-the-council-of-the-federation 13:33:41Z Dear Premiers:As you gather for your annual Council of the Federation meeting in Winnipeg on August 4-6, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce asks that you include in your deliberations issues our members believe you have the power to significantly influence. These issues are the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), Canada’s relationship with the United States, the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) negotiations, and reforms to the Canada Pension Plan. News - Letters 2010-07-29T13:33:41+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/policy-and-advocacy/C149/to-john-bennett-sierra-club-canada-re-bill-c-311-the-climate-change-account 18:01:17Z Thank you for your letter of July 5, 2010 to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce regarding our position on Bill C-311, The Climate Change Accountability Act. We are disappointed that the Sierra Club would misrepresent our position on this Bill, indicating that we believe “developing the fossil fuel industry is the best way to fight climate change” and that the “Canadian Chamber of Commerce does not welcome real action on reducing emissions”. This is not true. Since 2005, the Canadian Chamber has called for a sustainable energy strategy for Canada that will respect the environment, provide secure and affordable energy and support the standard of living of Canadian families. This includes meeting our energy demand through the sustainable development of all energy sources, including non-fossil renewable energy and fuels. If you would like to read our discussion paper in this regard, released last October, it is available here. News - Letters 2010-07-14T18:01:17+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/policy-and-advocacy/C150/powering-up-canadian-prosperity-growing-the-energy-sector-value-chain 16:22:00Z Growing our energy value chain will continue to be one of Canada’s best opportunities for a competitive advantage in the global economy. The oil sands provide a textbook case on how adding value to raw material has provided many thousands of jobs-and added royalties and tax revenues-for the benefit of all Canadians. Click here to download the report. News - Reports and Submissions 2010-07-13T16:22:00+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/news/C85/open-letter-to-premiers 17:59:20Z An Open Letter to the Premiers of the Provinces and Territories of Canada General News 2010-07-09T17:59:20+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/policy-and-advocacy/C150/canada-china-building-a-strong-economic-partnership 17:21:51Z China is already a pivotal player on the international stage - economically, geopolitically and culturally - and its role continues to grow. And this growth comes at a time when, following the financial and economic crises of 2008-2009, the world’s economic centre of gravity moves rapidly from the Atlantic toward the Pacific, where China, India and other Asian dynamos are becoming the second pillar of global growth in trade, investment, production and consumption. Click here to download the full report. News - Reports and Submissions 2010-07-06T17:21:51+00:00