Economic Policy Development Committee Draft January 2012
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The Economic Policy Development Committee was formed to review, become acquainted with and enlighten members on the impact economic policies have on the fiscal health of local business. And develop policy positions to improve and create positive environments for the Chamber, its members and the Sarnia Lambton community.
Committee Members
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Name Gus Mumby Katherine Walker Matt Mitro Susan Mallard Warren Parrott William Glover Mary Stuart Linthwaite Mike Hurlock Scott McKay Charles Fisher |
Member company BDO Canada IMAP Audits Inc. Uprite Door Ltd. Bank of Montreal Scotia Bank Franco Filia Cooperators Insurance Baker College CIBC Hazlitt Steeves Harris LLP SunLife Financial |
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Committee Chair Committee Co-chair Term of office
Non-members are eligible to join this committee Date of renewal of committee membership How to Join Committee
Renewal of terms of office Reasons to leave the committee Quorum Meeting day/time/frequency
Committee reports to: Staff resource person/leadership: Board of Director |
Chair Committee member |
Gus Mumby Susan Mallard 2 years 1 year Yes January 1st Need of committee, interest of member in committee; Contact with Chair or President; application form Yes; an unlimited number of times Lack of attendance, interest 5 2nd Wednesday monthly, 8:30AM to 9:30AM Board of Directors President , Operations Assistant Scott Mc Kay |
Listed below are some of the current issues that the committee will work on in the coming year:
1. Education of our membership on current items
Provide educational forums to help business understand new matters affecting them like piracy, intellectual property, senior government speakers etc.
2. Red Tape
Identify areas where red tape inhibits business growth and viability, ie tax forms.
Possible Survey on what issues are facing members: exs inability of large companies to access credits to utilities,
3. Federal and Provincial Budgets
The Committee reviews and comments on the Provincial and Federal Budgets. Provincial budget – try to be forewarned as the Province does not give much leeway when presenting the budget.
4. OCC and CCC Policy Submission
Develop policies for submission to OCC (Ontario Chamber of Commerce) and CCC (Canadian Chamber of Commerce).
- Red tape- $10M threshold too high for ITC’s to kick-in
- Competitiveness, Skills Shortage (CCC)
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Agriculture
Learn more about the policy issues facing Agriculture (speak to LFA), currency issues, sugarbeets not able to make sugar in Canada, hedging for agriculture clients
Other issues that may arise
January 2012
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