PolitiKit

INCREASE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT: CCA has been working to help shape a long-term plan for sustainable infrastructure investment. We need to move from quick fixes to a strategy that focuses on long-term solutions. More consultation and early engagement need to happen. The funds must be predictable, flow quickly, and be aligned with provincial, municipal, and Indigenous needs. Setting national goals around building sustainability into our infrastructure and promoting investments in trade-enabling infrastructure are just two of the significant opportunities for Canada. An investment in infrastructure is an investment in Canada’s growth economy and the health, safety and well-being of Canadians.

BUILD THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE: The federal government has an ambitious growth plan – one that includes repairing, maintaining and retrofitting aging infrastructure while also building for future climate resilience. Construction now employs more people than ever before, yet our industry will need to fill hundreds of thousands of jobs in the next decade brought on by shifting demographics and a spate of retirements. The situation is even more acute as the construction sector is already dealing with decades of chronic challenges in recruiting qualified workers. Our industry is struggling to fill indispensable jobs nationwide that are essential to build the infrastructure needed to support Canada’s future growth. To achieve Canada’s infrastructure goals, the construction industry requires an equal partner in government to grow the labour force.

Législation et réglementation concernant le droit d'auteur dans l'industrie de l'édition du livre au Québec.

Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding trade.

Défendre les consommateurs canadiens afin de s'assurer que les canadiens soient bien représentés et que leurs droits soient respectés.

Proposed pharmacare legislation related to any future national pharmacare program

Representations regarding Canadian and international defence procurement.

Representations regarding the draft Select Luxury Items Tax Act and its impact on business aircraft manufacturers

Tax treatment for recreational vehicles being imported into Canada from the United States.

Amendments to the Excise Tax Act relating to application of GST/HST on purchase of a recreational vehicle.

The protection and promotion of Canada's access to global markets.

INFRASTRUCTURE - In regard to the development of a national infrastructure plan, priority infrastructure projects, border infrastructure, public private partnerships, funding models and government consultations.

AGRICULTURE - Promoting policies to enhance the domestic and international competitiveness of Canada's agriculture sector.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses.

CFIB supports lower EI rates for small business employers and encourages the adoption of EI training credit for new employees.

Retirement Income Policies, and proposed Canada Pension Plan increases. CFIB is against mandatory increases in Canada Pension Plan, and has provided alternative approaches. CFIB has also shared recommendations to reduce disincentives to work for older workers.

Sharing data information and recommendations related to the state of SMEs overall and for specific sectors.

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shares its suggestions for Budget 2025 focusing on: reducing Employment Insurance premiums for small businesses; reducing taxes, red tape and barriers to internal trade; and revisiting the proposed capital gains tax changes.

Advocating for the need to develop and fund a Canadian aerospace strategy

Législation et réglementation concernant le droit d'auteur dans l'industrie de l'édition du livre au Québec.