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Canada Suspends Trade Negotiations with U.S.| S. 338 Tariffs of 50% In Effect on a Selection of Goods Exported to U.S.
As of August 22, Section 338 Tariffs are now in place for exports to the United States on a selection of goods (See the affected products...
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Input on Canada-U.S. Trade Relationship & CUSMA Review
In a joint letter to Minister Patty Hajdu, we provide local input into the upcoming CUSMA review
New $1 billion Business Development Bank of Canada program and $500 million in additional funding for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative
BDC Program - additional $1 BillionAvailable to industries that manufacture and export products containing steel, aluminum or copper. It...
City Council: Now is the Time to Implement the Long-Term Tax Strategy
Dear Mayor Boshcoff & Member of City Council: On behalf of our over 800 members, I am writing to express our support for Option 1 –...
Ontario Policy Resolution: Exempt Northern and Rural Ontario from the Non Resident Speculation Tax
In Thunder Bay, where workforce attraction and retention are critical, removing this barrier would help skilled workers settle permanently, strengthen local businesses, and support a more resilient economy.
Letter: Request for Federal Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program for Rural Employers to be applied to Northwestern Ontario Communities
Honourable David Piccini Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development Dear Minister Piccini: On March 13, 2026, the...