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Rapid Policy Update (March 8th): United States moves forward with 25% Tariff on Steel and 10% Tariff on Aluminum Imports, Canada Exempted

March 8, 2018 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Thursday, March 8th, 2018: At 3:30 PM (ET), President Donald Trump signed an executive order, putting into place global tariffs of 25% on Steel and 10% on Aluminum Imports. These Tariffs were the outcome of a Section 232 of the US Trade Act investigation initiated by President Trump last year.

We were pleased to hear that Canada and Mexico were both given indefinite exemptions from the Tariffs, as stated by President Trump: “We’re going to hold off the tariff on those two countries to see whether or not we’re able to make a deal on NAFTA,” Mr.

Announcing Canada’s Innovation Corridor Summit

February 27, 2018 · by Whitney Eames

Regional Leaders to Gather in Hamilton-Burlington on June 26 to Help Drive Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster and Other Shared Priorities

HAMILTON February 22, 2018: Canada’s Innovation Corridor Business Council, a partnership of leading chambers of commerce and boards of trade in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, today announced a bold new summit to promote global competitiveness through regional connectivity and collaboration.

Media Release: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce concerned about the impact of the United States Commerce Department Section 232 Recommendations on Steel Imports

February 20, 2018 · by Huzaifa Saeed

February 20th, 2018, Hamilton, ON: The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is concerned about the implications of the United States Department of Commerce’s recommendations to President Trump, under a NAFTA Section 232 investigation requested by President Trump in April 2017, concerning the Steel and Aluminum Industries. The law allows the president to unilaterally impose Tariff taxes and other restrictions on imports for reasons of national security, breaking from any existing trade protocols under NAFTA or World Trade Organization.

Media Release: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce celebrates the recognition of Hamilton as a Top 7 Intelligent Community for 2018

February 8, 2018 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, ON, February 8th, 2018: At 9:30 AM this morning, the Intelligent Community Forum announced the top 7 Intelligent Communities in the world for 2018. The City of Hamilton was on the list as a Top 7 Community.

The designation rewards the best models of economic, social and cultural development in the digital age.

Media Release: Input Costs Soar as Confidence and Projected Profits Fall: Ontario Economic Report 2018

February 7, 2018 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, ON, February 7, 2018 – Today the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the second annual Ontario Economic Report (OER), a comprehensive analysis of data and emerging trends on the economic health of the province. Original economic research from the report reveals that 77 per cent of Ontario businesses say access to talent remains the largest impact on their competitiveness and nearly half report a lack of confidence in the province’s economy.

10 Ways to Build a Canada that Wins: The 2018 Policy Priorities of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

February 7, 2018 · by Huzaifa Saeed

This week, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce network released 10 Ways to Build a Canada that Wins, a document that provides business, decision-makers and government with a series of clear priorities and objectives that, if addressed, will give Canada a competitive edge, improve productivity and grow the economy.

A strong and prosperous Canada depends on business growth, but businesses are grappling with daunting challenges—economic, political and technological—at home and abroad.

Media Release: Further Offset Measures Needed in Upcoming Budget to Keep Ontario Competitive The Ontario’s Chamber Network calls for tax reform, smart spending to support Ontario businesses

January 16, 2018 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 – Today, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) provided the Ontario government with 11 recommendations for the upcoming provincial budget that will help businesses manage costs and secure the province’s competitive advantage. The submission, presented to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, calls on the government to implement taxation reforms and smart infrastructure and transportation spending to maximize growth and benefit all regions of Ontario.

Federal Small Business Tax Proposal: Minister clarifies some clauses, Senate report advises a cancellation, to go in effect 1.1.18

December 15, 2017 · by Huzaifa Saeed

On Wednesday, December 13th, the Department of Finance and Minister Bill Morneau released a final set of clarifications for the Federal Small Business Tax Proposals. As previously covered, these proposals will have a significant impact on businesses that have come to rely on income splitting amongst family members and passive income investment back into the corporation in order to save for retirement, capital upgrades or other downturns.

Special Event and Policy Report Launch December 6th: “Fair & Open Tendering – The Public Costs of Restricted Procurement in Ontario”

December 4, 2017 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, ON, December 6th, 2017: The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce to support the launch of a new independent economic analysis report by Hamilton-based Think Tank Cardus and University of Toronto Professor of Economics, Dr Morley K Gunderson titled “Up, Up and Away: The Impact of Restrictive Municipal Tendering in the Province of Ontario”.

Rapid Policy Update: Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Releases it’s Election Platform

November 29, 2017 · by Huzaifa Saeed

In October, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce network released Vote Prosperity, a platform for the 2018 provincial election campaign. The release of our platform nine months prior to the election was intended to ensure that all parties have an opportunity to address the most important issues to business within their own platforms.

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