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POLICY POSITIONS

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Identify the Issue
Gather feedback from our members and identify what issues are impacting your business.
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Develop the Policy
The Policy Committee determines the possible course of action. An outline is prepared highlighting the background and target objectives, and the constructive solutions necessary to achieve them.
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Understand the Issues
Is it under municipal, provincial or federal control? Does it affect other businesses? Can the Chamber influence the outcome?
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The Policy Debate
The policy is discussed and amended by the Policy Committee until it is approved by the Board of Directors. The ask or recommendation needs to be specific, tangible and measurable.
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 Research
What information is needed before taking action?

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Advocate (Action)
Decide on the most appropriate means of action- letter writing, media releases, member info session, or resolutions with the Ontario Chamber or Canadian Chamber.
Strength of our Network
The Timmins Chamber has prepared the following policy statements in response to member concerns over the past several years. Please note that polices supported by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Chamber of Commerce are only valid for a period of three years.

As the voice of business in Timmins, the Chamber of Commerce works with its members on both policy and advocacy to ensure the strongest possible business environment for our members. This means hearing from members on what could be done municipally, provincially and federally to help them do business better, and then working to make those ideas a reality.

As an organization, the Chamber works to research and identify issues of importance or concern for business, often through committees. Through rigorous work and consultation, the Chamber sometimes develops position papers or policies on these issues.

LETTERS TO GOVERNMENT

2019

Letter to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau re: International Chamber of Commerce Climate Coalition
Letter to the Honourable Ministers re: Small Business Status for Campgrounds
Letter to the Honourable Ministers re: Ensuring Provincial procurement policies provide best value to regional communities

MUNICIPAL ISSUES

2019

2019 Chamberhoods Report
2019 Business Confidence Report
Municipal Budget Presentation
Timmins Business Transition Report 2019

2018

A Timmins That Works - Business Priorities for the 2018 Municipal Election

2014

Preserving Economic Benefits Under the Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act

2013

Business Climate Improvement: Report on Municipal Procurement
Business Climate Improvement - Report on Development

PROVINCIAL ISSUES

2019

​Addressing Ontario’s Skills Gap at the Secondary School Level 
Forestry Strategy: Fireproofing Communities through Public Forest Access Roads
Reducing Permitting Delays in Mining Exploration
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​Pre-budget Presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

2018

Address Ontario-Quebec Economic Mobility
Protect Tourism Industry Competitiveness Within the Municipal Accommodation Tax
Maintain Ontario Mining Tax Rates

2017

Reducing Permitting Delays in Mining Exploration
Improving Indigenous Education in Ontario 

Finding Balance in the Endangered Species Act and Crown Forest Sustainability Act
Providing More Clarity for Industry's Duty to Consult
Increasing Transparency in Crown Corporation Divestment

2016

Modernizing the Connecting Links Funding Program
Bending the Cost Curve of Ontario's Electricity Prices
Preserving Economic Benefits Under the Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act

FEDERAL ISSUES

2019

Align the Species at Risk Act to Respond to Regional Biodiversity Conservation Needs
Addressing the Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities' Transportation Infrastructure

2018

Addressing Barriers to Interprovincial Trade

2017

Improving Federal Environmental Assessment Processes

2016

Addressing the Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities' Transportation Infrastructure
Addressing Barriers to Indigenous Participation in Canada's Economy

Questions or concerns?
​If you would like to talk about issues in your workplace, or have
​any questions on policy, contact our Policy and Engagement Lead, Cameron Grant.
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Cameron Grant
Policy and Engagement Lead
705.360.1900
Email Cameron
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705.360.1900
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Schumacher, ON P0N 1G0

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  • Events
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    • #finditINtimmins
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    • Affinity Partners
    • Member To Member Discounts
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