Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	Canadian Chamber of Commerce/La Chambre de commerce du Canada
Associated registration:	958977-15787-133
Communication date:	2024-10-04
Posted date:	2024-11-14

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Chris Forbes, Deputy Minister Finance Canada (FIN)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Industry INDUSTRY - Encouraging the government to invest in cybersecurity research & development (R&D) and innovation; expanding and diversifying the cyber workforce and talent pipeline; supporting the secure digitalization of small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and improving the global competitiveness of Canada’s cybersecurity industry. Industry INDUSTRY - Improving the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program to drive innovation by restoring it to 20% and reinstate the Depreciable Property Tax Credit; increase the role that the federal government plays in creating opportunities for small and medium sized businesses to digitalize and conduct more business activities online; developing a digital economy strategy for Canada. Internal Trade INTERNAL TRADE - removing interprovincial barriers to trade, investment, and labour mobility within Canada Labour LABOUR: Ensuring that any changes to the Canada Labour Code are implemented in response to defined and demonstrated issues and not to increase regulatory burdens for employers. Taxation and Finance TAXATION AND FINANCE - Maintaining and expanding real-time data made freely available to Canadian businesses, municipalities, academic researchers, and community groups. Taxation and Finance TAXATION AND FINANCE - Responding to proposals addressing taxation of digital services. Taxation and Finance TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to the measurement and improvement of Canada’s tax competitiveness, including: reforming the taxation, remittance, filing and audit processes of Canadian businesses; removing tax barriers for childcare expenses; addressing the taxation of family business transfers; and mobilizing private capital for recovery and growth. Taxation and Finance TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to undertaking a comprehensive and independent tax system review.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Candace Laing
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