Conseil canadien des chefs d'entreprise / Canadian Council of Chief Executives
Enregistrement :
22
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69
(2008-08-11
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2009-05-13)
Politique ou Programme
ASIA - PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION: Input to the annual APEC Summit; consideration of means to enhance trade and economic relations among the countries of the Asia-Pacific region
CANADA - CHILE TRADE: Input to federal deliberations regarding means and opportunities to enhance bilateral trade between Canada and Chile; possible changes to the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement
CANADA HEALTH & SOCIAL TRANSFER, with regard to ongoing negotiations and changes to the federal program that transfers money to the provinces to support social programs and post-secondary education
CANADA-CHINA TRADE: Input to federal consultations on means and opportunities to enhance two-way trade between Canada and China
CANADA-EU TRADE: Policies, negotiations and research respecting trade relations between Canada and the European Union, including possible negotiation of a free trade agreement, with respect to trade in goods and services, flows of investment capital between Canada and EU members states, and rules governing admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional skills for employment purposes
CANADA-INDIA TRADE: Input to federal consultations on means and opportunities to enhance bilateral trade between Canada and Inida, including the possibility of negotiating a free trade agreement
CANADA-JAPAN TRADE: Input to consultations regarding means and opportunities to enhance bilateral trade between Japan and Canada
CANADA/US BORDER: Input to government deliberations on how to enhance trade and security at the Canada/United States border; with respect to inspection of vehicles and persons at border crossings, pre-clearance at key border points, labelling and inspection of containers, admittance of qualified professionals, development of enhanced passports and other documentation
COMPETITION POLICY: Laws, reguations and policies affecting competitive behaviour by corporations in the marketplace, with respect to mergers and acquisitions, advertising, use of market power; rules governing joint ventures and strategic partnerships between competing companies
COMPETITIVENESS: Input regarding federal policies that can help enhance the competitiveness of Canadian industry
CONSTITUTION: Negotiations between the federal and provincial governments regarding possible amendments to the Constitution, to the federal-provincial division of powers, and reforms to cost-sharing arrangements
CONTINENTAL ENERGY POLICY: Consultations and negotiations regarding enhanced collaboration on energy policy between Canada, the United States and Mexico; with respect to rules governing energy trade, approvals of new energy projects, coordinating standards for fuel content and quality
COST RECOVERY: Potential changes to federal government regulations and policies regarding the recovery of costs for services provided to business; with respect to fees for registrations; inspections, approvals, and environmental assessments of new plants or new resource projects; and licencing of new businesses
Canada-Mexico Partnership -- input to federal government deliberations with respect to enhancing trade in goods and services between Mexico and Canada, agreement on rules regarding foreign investment, and coordinating rules regarding admittance of immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes
Entrepreneurship, with respect to policies to support the start-up, development and growth of small businesses in Canada
FISCAL & MONETARY POLICY: Regular input regarding potential changes to fiscal and monetary policy that can stimulate economic growth, competitiveness and social progress
FREE TRADE AGREEMENT OF THE AMERICAS: Input to ongoing negotiations toward the possible establishment of a free trade agreement among the countries of the Western Hemisphere; with respect to enhaned trade in goods and services, qualification of foreign investment, and recognition of immigrants' foreign credentials for employment purposes
G-8 SUMMIT: Input to the federal government regarding policy priorities for the annual summit of G-8 leaders
HEALTH CARE: Input regarding the roles and responsibilities of the federal government in financing health care and establishing national standards
INFRASTRUCTURE: Discusssions among the federal, provincial and municipal governments to finance and expand public infrastructure
INNOVATION; policies and programs, including taxation and financing, designed to support increased research and development among Canadian corporations with respect to new technologies, as well as the commercialization of newly discovered technologies
KYOTO PROTOCOL: International negotiations to amend, implement or replace the international agreement on climate change, with respect to targets for greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, the trading of emissions credits between countries and measures to assist technology transfer and adaptation to climate change
NORTH AMERICAN COMMISISION ON LABOUR COOPERATION: Input to federal consultations regarding the possible enhancement and coordination of labour standards among Canada, the United States and Mexico
NORTH AMERICAN COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding possible enhancement and coordination of environmental standards among Canada, the United States and Mexico
NORTH AMERICAN DEFENCE: Input regarding NORAD and other means to enhance collaboration among governments regading defence of the North American continent
PARLIAMENTARY REFORM: Input regarding possible changes to rules governing Parliament; Senate reform
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION: Rules governing federal-provincial financing arrangements for post-secondary education; and development of acceptable national standards for graduate degrees in various disciplines
PUBLIC SERVICE: Rules and regulations governing the conduct of public servants in their relations with corporations and business associations, especially processes for consulting with business on the impact of new laws and regulations governing the conduct of business in Canada
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY: Input regarding policies that can support research and development of new science and technology and the broader adaptation of advanced technologies across the Canadian economy
SECURITY AND PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP OF NORTH AMERICA, with respect to rules governing the flow of goods, services and people across the border; cooperation among agenices in the three countries to streamline and harmonize rules and regulations governing the conduct of business; polices to enhance energy trade and energy security
TRADE AND ENVIRONMENT: Input to federal consultations on how to ensure Canada's trade relations and policies support environmentally sustainable development
U.N. COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Input to federal participation in deliberations of the United Nations regarding international efforts to foster more environmentally sustainable development around the world
U.N. CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE: Input to federal deliberations on further international negotiations respecting the Convention, as well as decisions about implementation of Convention provisions in Canada
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding international negotiations to implement the Doha Round of trade liberalization
Politique ou Programme, Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution, Règlement
BUDGET: Input to government deliberations on fiscal and tax policy and federal spending in preparation of the annual federal budget
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Laws, regulations and policies governing the responsibility of Canadian companies to citizens, stakeholders and communities
Politique ou Programme, Règlement
CANADA PENSION PLAN: Regulations and policies regarding contributions to, and entitlement for, federal pension benefits
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT: Regulations and policies regarding industial emissions to air, land and water; waste; toxic chemicals; and protection of species and natural spaces
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT: Input to federal decisions regarding eligibility rules and rates of premium contribution for employment insurance
OLD AGE SECURITY: Regulations and policies affecting entitlements for senior citizens, including qualification and amount of benefits and contribution rates
Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution
Bill C-10, Budget Implementation Act 2009, with respect to credit provision services, infrastructure spending and amendments to the Competition Act
Bill C-16, Environmental Enforcement Act, with respect to penalties and enforcement provisions for contravention of federal environmental laws or regulations
Bill C-2, The Canada-EFTA Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, with respect to provisions relating to trade in goods and services between Canada and the nations of the European Free Trade Association
Bill C-23, Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, with respect to rules governing trade in goods and services and capital investment between Canada and Peru
Bill C-24, Canada-Peru Free Trade Implementation Act, with respect to trade in goods and services and rules re capital investment between Canada and Peru
Bill C-257, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code: Amendments to ban the use of replacement workers during a labour stoppage
Bill C-288, An Act to ensure Canada meets its global climate change obligations under the Kyoto Protocol, with regard to the setting of targets for greenhouse gas emissions and the means to enforce targets; rules and regulations governing industrial emissions of greenhouse gases
Bill C-415, An Act to Amend the Canada Labour Code: Representations regarding the possible ban on replacement workers during labour disputes
INCOME TAX ACT: Input to possible changes in legislation, regulation and policies regarding personal and corporate taxation; including rates of tax, qualifications for exemptions and deductions; treatment of research and development and business expenses; treatement of foreign income and deductions for foreign expenses
Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution, Règlement
CANADA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT: Potential amendments to the law and regulations affecting the incorporation, structure, mandate and operations of federally regulated companies in Canada
Règlement
CANADA LABOUR CODE: Regulations and policies governing labour relations for federally incorporated companies; with respect to union certification, right to strike, use of replacement workers, provision of employee health and pension benefits
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT: Regulations and policies affecting the development of major industrial projects in Canada; with respect to rules for judging environmental impact of a specific new plant or resource development, and coordination with provincial environmental assessment processes
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: Regulations affecting the structure, functions and responsibilities of boards of directors and the internal managment of corporations: including voting procedures, fiduciary duties, compensation of senior executives, approval of executive actions, duties to shareholders, accounting and verification of corporate financial records
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE: Legislation, regulations and policies governing the sale of goods and services and provision of financial services conducted over the Internet or through other electronic means
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX; Input regarding possible changes to regulations and policies governing the GST; including rates of tax, included goods and services and exclusions, and harmonization with provincial sales taxes
INTERNAL TRADE: Negotiations and agreements among the federal and provincial governments to establish free trade in people, goods and services among all regions of Canada; including reducing current restrictions on trade in goods among provinces, qualifications for government procurement from out-of-province companies, and recognition of professional credentials from another jurisdiction
INVESTMENT CANADA ACT: Regulations and policies with respect to the foreign ownership of Canadian companies; including takeovers of Canadian companies by foreign corporations or state entities, thresholds that trigger review of a foreign takeover, and requirements for investment and employment by foreign corporations
LOBBYING ACT: Regulations governing the conduct of lobbyists and their relations with the federal government with respect to the rules regarding communications and meetings between senior public office holders and corporations and organizational lobbyists
NATIONAL SECURITIES REGULATOR: Supporting efforts by the federal government to work with the provinces and establish a single national regulatory authority for the regulation of corporations which issues shares to the public
NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: Amendments, sub-agreements and regulations governing trade relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico; with respect to the enhanced trade in goods and services, regulation of investment between countries, admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes
Notice of Intent to regulate greenhouse gases and other air emissions, with respect to industrial emissions of greenhouse gases