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Letter to the Hon. William Morneau, Minister of Finance, regarding U.S. 232 retaliation consultations on steel and aluminum tariffs
Dear Minister, The Business Council of Canada supports the government’s strategy in responding to the unjustified tariffs imposed by the U.S. Administration on steel and aluminum products. Canada must stand up for the interests of Canadians and in support of […]
Letter to Ontario’s Premier-designate Doug Ford
Dear Premier-designate, On behalf of Canada’s business leaders, I want to offer congratulations to you and the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario on your victory in last week’s provincial general election. After 15 years of Liberal governments, the people of […]
Letter to the Finance Minister regarding U.S. tax reform
Dear Minister Morneau, For decades, successive federal governments have recognized the need to ensure that Canada’s business tax burden is competitive by international standards, particularly with respect to the rates imposed by our major trading partners. By definition, this requires […]
Letter to the President of the Treasury Board on Canada’s regulatory environment
Dear Minister Brison, I am writing to offer the support of the Business Council of Canada for your department’s efforts to modernize Canada’s regulatory environment. For decades, successive governments have worked to improve the way Canada develops and manages regulations, […]
Letter to the Minister of International Trade on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Dear Minister Champagne, On behalf of the Business Council of Canada, I offer the following views on Canada’s participation in Trans-Pacific Partnership 11 (TPP 11) negotiations. The Business Council of Canada was an avid supporter of the original 12-member TPP […]
Letter to the Minister of Finance in response to Tax Planning Using Private Corporations Consultation Paper
Dear Minister Morneau, I am writing on behalf of the Business Council of Canada to express our views on the proposed measures outlined in your Tax Planning Using Private Corporations consultation paper. The Business Council strongly supports efforts to improve […]
Letter to the Premier of Ontario on the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017
Dear Premier Wynne, Three years ago this week, I wrote to you on behalf of the Business Council of Canada to offer congratulations on your victory in the provincial general election. In my letter, I urged you to stay true […]
Letter to the Prime Minister of Canada regarding NAFTA
Dear Prime Minister, As an association representing leading enterprises in every region of the country and every major sector, the Business Council of Canada is deeply concerned about the future of Canada’s trade partnership with the United States and Mexico. […]
Letter to the Honourable Charles Sousa, Ontario Minister of Finance, on the 2017-2018 provincial budget
Dear Minister, I am writing on behalf of the Business Council of Canada to offer our perspective on the government’s fiscal situation and several priority recommendations for your upcoming fifth budget. First let me commend you on your determined efforts […]
Letter to the Prime Minister on President Trump’s economic agenda and the impact on Canadian competitiveness
Dear Prime Minister, On behalf of Canada’s business leaders, I am writing to commend you and your government for your skillful and forward-looking approach to Canada’s most important bilateral relationship. You have assembled an experienced, well-connected and resourceful group of […]