Chamber contributes to national policy resolutions

Each year, more than 400 chambers across Canada prepare policies on issues of national importance for the Canadian Chamber AGM. At the conference, days of debate ensue on the best actions needed to support our businesses and the select policies that the advocacy team at the Canadian Chamber will champion on Parliament Hill with federal officials.

Here’s a look at the proposed policy resolutions formally supported by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. All resolutions will be voted on at the Canadian Chamber AGM, Oct. 12-14 in Calgary.

• #19 – Strengthening Post Secondary Education and Increasing Funding for Research
• #27 – Addressing the National Labour Shortage with a National Workforce Strategy
• #32 – The Upskilling and Reskilling of Women into High-growth Sectors amid Technological and Climate Changes
• #33 – Advancing Indigenous Procurement in Canada
• #42 – Connecting Incentives to Vehicle Battery Recycling Programs
• #49 – Creating a National Strategy Regarding Healthcare Credentials
• #63 – Working Together to Create a Canadian Supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

“Many of the policy resolutions are worthy of support but we selected these because they align with initiatives that matter to our members and we were happy to lend our expertise and voice to get these advocacy action items moving ahead,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said.