In the lead-up to the upcoming federal election, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce—working in collaboration with community and provincial chambers from across Canada—has united around shared business objectives. These priorities reflect the top concerns raised by local businesses and chambers nationwide.
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  How do we ensure growth and prosperity?

THE PROBLEM
Economy-wide inflation. Low investment. Uncompetitive economy. Working more while taking home less.

THE SOLUTION

Tax Relief for Canadians

  • Stop raising taxes and reverse uncompetitive tax policies, including the Digital Services Tax and Capital Gains Tax.
  • Get government spending in order, reducing deficit spending that will get inflation under control.
  • Cut taxes for businesses, and reform the innovation tax credit system.

Cut Red Tape

  • Introduce new laws and regulations only after considering the economic impact on Canadian business.
  • Promote regulatory harmonization between federal and provincial authorities.
  • Modernize the Red Tape Reduction Act to legislate a “one in; two out.”

THE RESULTS

  • More money in the pockets of Canadian businesses, allowing for greater business investment, higher wages, and increased prosperity.
  • Canadian businesses are more competitive, with more time spent on improving their product or service.
  • Businesses spend less time completing forms and government submissions and more time focusing on their customers.
  • Across-the-board economic growth.

  How do we secure Canada’s national and economic security?

THE PROBLEM
Reliance on other countries. Industries leaving Canada for other countries. Inability to rapidly adapt to changing global security and economic landscapes.

THE SOLUTION

Grow Canadian Energy

  • Speed up regulatory requirements for projects with clear economic benefits.
  • Identify and approve new resource projects to meet the growing demand for Canadian energy.
  • Transport Canadian energy across our country in safe and more efficient pipelines.

Protect Canadians

  • Assert our sovereignty by meeting our 2% NATO defence spending target.
  • Ensure Canada’s armed forces have the equipment they need to be effective and safe.

THE RESULTS

  • Increase energy sector investment and create thousands of new Canadian jobs.
  • Protect Canada from foreign threats.
  • Enhance energy security and independence from the United States.
  • Strengthen Canada’s negotiating position on the global stage.
  • Improve international trade relationships by ensuring goods and resources arrive on time.

  How do we ensure reliable supply chains?

THE PROBLEM
Lack of upgraded roads, rail, and port systems to get our products to market on time. Maze of competing regulations making it impossible to trade within Canada. The result: Canada is seen as an unreliable and undesirable trading partner.

THE SOLUTION

Bring True Free Trade within Canada

  • Facilitate the free movement of Canadian goods and qualified workers across provinces by eliminating interprovincial trade barriers and enhancing labour mobility.
  • Develop a long-term vision for domestic internal trade corridors.
  • Collaborate with provinces to align laws and regulations.

Create Redundancy in Canada’s Supply Chains

  • Foster trade relationships that provide opportunities for Canadian business to compete internationally and create good-paying Canadian jobs.
  • Provide long-term investment in Canadian roads, rail and port infrastructure to ensure Canadian businesses can get goods to market reliably.

THE RESULTS

  • Increase resilience against global disruptions.
  • Enhanced trade efficiency and reduced dependency on single points of failure, supporting economic growth.
  • Attract foreign investment from likeminded districts and enhance Canada’s competitiveness in international markets.

  How do we foster good government and regain the trust of Canadians?

THE PROBLEM
Canadians see waste and favouritism across the government while their taxes continue to rise. Labour shortages are making manufacturing and resource industries uncompetitive.

THE SOLUTION

Simplify the Tax System

  • Simplify our tax rules to bring fairness to hard-working Canadians and businesses alike.
  • Conduct a comprehensive review of the tax system to reduce the time it takes companies to file.

Responsible Immigration for Business

  • Create a predictable immigration system that businesses can rely on.
  • Tie immigration levels to gaps in the labour market.
  • Recognize foreign credentials, especially in sectors where there is a shortage of qualified Canadians.

THE RESULTS

  • Free up resources for critical investments in infrastructure and other programs, enhancing Canada’s economy.
  • Attract investment in Canada, fostering a competitive business environment.
  • Address workforce gaps.
  • A resilient economy that benefits businesses and Canadians.

 

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