Policy Submissions 2017

October 2017​

AAC Letter on Proposed Tax Reform    

ACC sent a letter to members of the Cabinet and the Atlantic Liberal Caucus expressing the Atlantic Chambers concerns regarding the proposed tax reforms for CCPCs, including: 
Bernadette Jordan, MP; the Honourable Dominique LeBlanc; Honourable Lawrence MacAulay; Honourable Scott Brison; Honourable Seamus O’Regan; and Honourable Wayne Easter

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September 2017 

Send a Letter To Your MP: New Federal Government Taxation Policy Will Hurt Small Business in Atlantic Canada     ​

We urge all Atlantic Canadian business owners to contact their local MP and voice their opposition to this ill-conceived, hastily proposed, and economically regressive piece of legislation that will negatively impact the ability to do business in Atlantic Canada for years to come. We need legislation that fosters and encourages business growth in Atlantic Canada and supports entrepreneurs.

Ask your MP to Extend the Deadline

 

September 2017

Extend the Tax Deadline      

The following letter was sent to Premier Gallant asking him to join the call of business in New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada to simply extend the tax consultation deadline and to engage in meaningful dialogue that will result in reasoned approach to achieving tax fairness

Letter to Premier Gallant

Response from the Honourable Cathy Rogers

 

August 2017

Petition to MP's

On July 18 the federal government initiated a 72-day consultation on proposed changes to the taxation of privately-held corporations. Owners of small- and medium-sized businesses should be gravely concerned by the proposed changes since rather than simply close “loopholes exploited by the wealthy,” these changes will materially affect the financial status of all small business owners in Atlantic Canada.

 

July 2017

ACC co-sponsored Policy Resolution: Port & Major Airport Share Capitalization                                                                                                                                                 

The Ministry of Finance is currently investigating the “share capitalization” of Canada’s ports and major airports. This would change the current ownership structure so they are owned by private shareholders and no longer operate as not-for-profit commercial airports or quasi-commercial port authorities.      

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July 2017

ACC Policy Position: The Canadian Health Act     

The Canada Health Act is now more than 30 years old and the impact of changing demographics and funding relationships warrants fundamental change before it is too late.   

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June 2017

ACC Policy Position: Recognize Airports as Essential Contributors to Local Economies    

Ensure that any changes to the administration of NAS airports does not diminish the ability of local airports to control development and maximize their contribution to local economies.

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May 2017

ACC Letter to Nova Scotia Party Leaders     

On May 1, the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter to NS party leaders asking for their position on government’s role in supporting economic growth to create an environment that allows businesses to compete and grow. 

Letter to NS Party Leaders​

      The Honourable Stephen McNeil, Leader Liberal Party of Nova Scotia      Response

      Jamie Baillie, Leader, Progressive Conservation Party of Nova Scotia       Response

      Gary Burrill, Leader, New Democratic Party of Nova Scotia                        Response

      Thomas Trappenberg, Leader, Green Party of Nova Scotia

      Jonathon Dean, Leader, Atlantica Party                                                       Response                                                    

                                                                                                                         

       

April 2017

ACC Letter to PE Minister of Finance - Budget Response      

The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the PE Minister of Finance congratulating him on tabling a balanced budget on April 7, 2017.  The Atlantic Chamber has consistently urged governments to limit program spending to levels in line with revenue forecasts and ensure borrowing is limited to initiatives that demonstrate long-term positive impact on trade and economic growth.

Letter to the Minister

 

April 2017

ACC Letter to NL Minister of Finance - Budget Response    

The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the NL Minister of Finance conveying its support for the focus of the provincial budget tabled on April 6, and encouraged the government to incorporated key recommendations of Atlantic Chamber's pre-budget submission into the province’s plan to reverse the disastrous effects of excessive government spending and declining revenues.

Letter to the Minister  

February 2017

ACC Letter to NB Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, and Minister of Social Development - February holiday    

On February 15 the NB government announced it would consider establishing a statutory holiday in February.  The ACC polled its members and received mixed responses.  Based on the input provided by our members, ACC submitted a letter encouraging the government to conduct meaningful consultation and analysis before imposing a new cost on business in New Brunswick

Letter to Minister 
Response from the Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

 

January 2017

ACC Nova Scotia Pre- Budget Submission    

The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce sent the Honourable Randy Delorey, Minister of Finance a pre-budget submission which outlined our recommendations for actions that we felt will lead to increase equity and prosperity for all Nova Scotians.

Submission to the Minister