Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada/Coopératives et mutuelles Canada
Associated registration:	959286-330106-26
Communication date:	2024-12-01
Posted date:	2024-12-15

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Gary Xie, Policy and BC Advisor Minister's Office, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Footnote1
List of Details Subject matter Detail Budget, Economic Development, Industry, Small Business, Taxation and Finance Carbon Rebate for Small Business - Ensuring that co-operatives and credit unions are qualify, as they are currently excluded. Economic Development, Employment and Training, Regional Development, Small Business Educating Parliamentarians and public servants on the co-operative model, the advantages and challenges faced by co-ops. Lack of awareness causes oversight and issues in programs and policies, when co-operatives should have access to the Business support and other programs offered by, or supported by, the government. Budget, Economic Development, Regional Development, Research and Development, Small Business Establishing a Canadian Co-operative Capacity Building Program (CCBP) equipped with federal funding to help co-operatives either start up, scale up, gain skills and expertise, and or prepare for their next steps. Budget, Economic Development, Regional Development, Small Business Investments in co-operative-led programs to provide bridges to employment, support entrepreneurship, safeguard local businesses, create jobs and make life more affordable for Canadians, in particular women, newcomers, Indigenous people, youth, and Canadians living in rural communities.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Daniel Brunette
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