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/policy-wins/C156/budget-2010 14:55:10Z The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and its members called on the government to deliver concrete measures in three areas. The government heard the voice of Canadian business and both the throne speech and the budget aligned with the Chamber’s call for action. Click here to view our 2010 Budget Achievements.   News - Policy Wins 2010-03-10T14:55:10+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/media-centre/C107/2009-2010-report-to-members 22:15:14Z Annual Report to Members 2010-03-02T22:15:14+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/upcoming-events/C159/the-economic-edge-10 15:41:02Z it’s Canada vs. the world - are you in? September 28, 2010 National Capital Region Presented by Microsoft Canada’s CAN>WIN initiative and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the economic edge is a national business summit for Canada’s most influential business leaders, politicians, academics and some of the world’s most important thought leaders.  The highly successful 2009 inaugural event saw our panellists discuss Canadian competitiveness, our ability to innovate and become more productive, and the economic prosperity of all Canadians. Stay tuned for more information on the 2010 program. New Upcoming Events 2010-02-23T15:41:02+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/upcoming-events/C159/canada-eu-forum 20:26:10Z Co-hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and BUSINESSEUROPE April 28, 2010Hilton Lac-LeamyGatineau, QC (National Capital Region) Join Canadian and European business leaders, along with the lead negotiators, for a dialogue on the Canada - EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Timed to take place right after the 3rd round of the negotiations, this forum will provide you with the latest information on the negotiations. The CETA is estimated to create $40B in trade and services opportunities - companies must start preparing now to reap the benefits. Click here for the working agenda. Registration Fees: Full day registration fees include all conference activities, documentation, breakfast and lunch. Travel and hotel expenses are not included. Registration prices include GST/QST. All fees are listed in Canadian dollars. Canadian Chamber member: Full day: $150Lunch only: $65 Non-member:Full day: $180Lunch only: $78 **Click here to register online for the Canada-EU Forum** Registration cost to attend both the Canada - EU Forum and the G8/20 Business Summit full day conferences: Canadian Chamber member: $350 Non-member: $420 **Click here to register online for both full-day conferences ** Travel and accommodation:While participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has negotiated a special rate with the Hilton Lac-Leamy. Please contact the Hilton and quote: G-CKT to receive the negotiated rate. Working language: English Sponsorship opportunities:Many opportunities exist for maximum exposure at both events for your organization. For sponsorship information, please contact Michael Nixon - 416.868.6415 x232. Cancellation:Subject to agreement from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce prior to the event, registration can be transferred within the same organization at no extra charge. Registrations are non-refundable 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. The Canadian Chamber will not be held responsible for any related expense incurred by the participant. Dress Code: Business Back to top     New Upcoming Events 2010-02-16T20:26:10+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/media-centre/C61/speech-a-canadian-energy-strategy 16:16:43Z Speaking notes for Hon. Perrin Beatty, President and CEO, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce It’s a pleasure for me to be here in Edmonton, and particularly to be able to speak to a group that has such a key role to play in an issue of great importance to all of us. My role at the Canadian Chamber takes me across Canada to visit various communities, meet business leaders and exchange ideas on issues of importance to us all and to the wellbeing of our country. I am struck both by how diverse our land is but also by how common our concerns and aspirations are. And nowhere should that be more the case than when we are discussing our energy security and our common environment. Because the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the only national organization connecting businesses of all types, from every province and territory, to advocate public policies that will foster a strong, competitive economic environment - ones that benefit businesses, communities, and families across Canada, we have a special responsibility. The energy sector is a cornerstone of our prosperity. It plays a critical role for Canada in serving the energy needs of all Canadians and in generating major income from foreign sales. There is virtually no other country in the world that does not look at our energy inheritance with envy. Click here to download the full text   Op-Eds / Speeches 2010-02-05T16:16:43+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/upcoming-events/C159/tradecert-presentations 17:42:51Z Certificates of Origin Electronic platform now available! In an effort to make the process of certification of Certificates of origin more accessible to Canadian exporters across the country, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce entered into partnership with TradeCert, an international provider of online document certification services. The Certificate is a document that authenticates the country of origin of merchandise being shipped overseas. Canadian Exporters are now able to request Certificates from the comfort of their own office by logging on to www.tradecert.com/canada. All that is required is an Internet connection and a colour printer. To find out more about the system’s benefits and its ease of access, register for one of the free interactive presentations (15-30 minutes) scheduled at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. EST on the following dates: Feb. 18, 23 and 25 Mar. 2, 9 and 11 To register, send an email to certification@chamber.ca For more information, contact Yves-Marie Exumé at 1-800-661-2930 x 255.   New Upcoming Events 2010-02-03T17:42:51+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/news/C83/the-fight-against-counterfeit-goods 16:32:12Z Canadian Chamber leads the fight against counterfeit goods that are a serious threat to everyones health and safety and cost the Canadian economy billions of dollars every year. Click here to view a revealing interview. Current Issues 2009-12-17T16:32:12+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/upcoming-events/C159/g8-business-summit 21:15:44Z Presented by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce April 29, 2010Hilton Lac-LeamyGatineau, Quebec (National Capital Region) Join the leaders of the world’s most prominent business associations as they exchange ideas on how to address the pressing global business issues to be discussed at the G8 and G20 Leaders’ Summits hosted by Canada this year. The G8/20 Business Summit will feature panel discussions amongst Canadian and international business leaders on key priorities: managing the global economic recovery and financial services reform, climate change, and furthering global growth through international trade. Click here for the working agenda. Confirmed speakers include: International: Helen Alexander, President, Confederation of British Industries (CBI) Hari Bhartia, President, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) / Managing Director and Co-Chairman, Jubilant Organosys Ltd. S. R. Cho, Chairman, Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) / Chairman and CEO, Hyosung Corp. Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Prof. Dr. Ing. Hans-Peter Keitel, President and Chairman, The Federation of German Industries (BDI) Emma Marcegaglia, President, Confindustria, Italy / Managing Director of Marcegaglia S.p.a. Fujio Mitarai, Chairman, Nippon Keidanren / Chairman and CEO of Canon Inc. Armando Monteiro Neto, President, Confederation of National Industries of Brazil (CNI) Laurence Parisot, Présidente, Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF)  Heather Ridout, Chief Executive, Australian Industry Group Alexander N. Shokhin, President, Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) / Board Member of Lukoil Jürgen Thumann, President, BUSINESSEUROPE / Founder of Heitkamp & Thumann KG Fumiaki Watari, Vice Chairman, Nippon Keidanren / Chairman of the Board of Nippon Oil Hiromasa Yonekura, Vice Chairman, Nippon Keidanren / Chairman of Sumitomo Chemical Yu Ping, Vice Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Canadian: Shauneen Bruder, Chair, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce / Executive Vice President, Royal Bank of Canada Hon. Perrin Beatty, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Richard L. George, President and Chief Executive Officer, Suncor Energy Bruce Ross, President, IBM Canada Registration Fees: Full day registration fees include all conference activities, documentation, breakfast and lunch. Travel and hotel expenses are not included. Registration prices include GST/QST. All fees are listed in Canadian dollars. Canadian Chamber member:Full day: $250Breakfast only: $55Lunch only: $70 Non-member:Full day $300Breakfast only: $65Lunch only: $ 85 **Click here to register online for the G8/20 Business Summit** Registration cost to attend both the G8/20 Business Summit and the Canada - EU Forum full day events: Canadian Chamber member: $350 Non-member: $420 **Click here to register online for both full-day conferences ** Travel and accommodation:While participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has negotiated a special rate with the Hilton Lac-Leamy. Please contact the Hilton and quote: CKT to receive the negotiated rate. Working language: English Sponsorship opportunities:Many opportunities exist for maximum exposure at both events for your organization. For sponsorship information, please contact Michael Nixon - 416.868.6415 x232. Cancellation:Subject to agreement from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce prior to the event, registration can be transferred within the same organization at no extra charge. Registrations are non-refundable 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. The Canadian Chamber will not be held responsible for any related expense incurred by the participant. Dress Code: Business                                                 Back to top New Upcoming Events 2009-12-10T21:15:44+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/policy-wins/C156/approved-destination-status-with-china 18:29:03Z Prime Minister Stephen Harper, on his first official visit to China, stated today that Canada has been granted Approved Destination Status (ADS) by China. The Canadian Chamber has been instrumental in advocating that the federal government negotiate to achieve this status. News - Policy Wins 2009-12-03T18:29:03+00:00 http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/upcoming-events/C159221/ccc-annual-general-meeting-2010 15:40:43Z AGM Friday September 24, 2010 (CCEC meetings) to Monday, September 27, 2010. Hilton Lac-LeamyGatineau, QC New Upcoming Events, AGM 2010 2009-11-02T15:40:43+00:00