Entrées par Julie Fortier
Regulation in serious need of modernization, CIAC tells INDU
Canada’s regulatory system often results in inefficiency, delays, administrative burdens and unnecessary costs to both government and business, CIAC President and CEO, Bob Masterson, told the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU) February 7. The comments were provided as part of a study on regulatory modernization in response to the Federal Fall Economic […]
Canadian resource sector coalition encourages federal government to make changes to Bill C-69
A coalition of Canadian resource sector groups are voicing their concerns about a new bill, now with the Senate, that they say will add red tape, increase costs, and increase delays to natural resource project approvals, which could drive investment and jobs out of Canada. In 2018, the federal government introduced Bill C-69 to impose […]
Finance Committee report on pre-budget consultations a win for chemistry industry
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance’s report on the pre-budget consultations was released December 10, and includes a number of recommendations directly responsive to CIAC’s requests. Of note is Recommendation 9 (page 40) to, “Work with all other levels of government to align and coordinate efforts to create a competitive investment climate across […]
Industry, government and consumers all play a key role in the circular economy
CIAC and CPIA sponsor a lively discussion on getting to zero plastic waste In front of a packed house of approximately 70 people at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa CIAC and CPIA held a lively discussion with the Sixth Estate on Breaking the mold: getting to zero plastic waste on December 11. CIAC’s Executive […]
