Post on 02-Aug-2015
BC• http://
www.ballard.com/about-ballard/newsroom/news-releases/news06081501.aspx• http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/technology/enwave-ultima-
sign-yogurt-technology-agreement-148215/ • http://
www.ctvnews.ca/business/shell-led-lng-project-gets-environmental-go-ahead-from-ottawa-b-c-1.2427779
Alberta
• http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/pembina-investing-125m-to-expand-horizon-pipeline-149182/• http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/cenovus-to-bu
y-canexus-oil-transloading-facility-for-75m-149180/ • http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/pharmaceutic
al-firm-to-invest-100m-in-edmonton-manufacturing-site-148953/
Saskatchewan
• http://www.canadianconsultingengineer.com/transportation/consortium-selected-for-saskatchewans-biggest-transportation-project/1003400421/ • http://
www.miningweekly.com/article/new-saskatchewan-carbon-capture-facility-a-global-test-bed-2015-06-19
Manitoba
• http://www.purchasingb2b.ca/1-purchasingb2b/new-flyer-lands-bus-contract-with-honolulu-144884/
Ontario
• http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/canpotex-orders-700-new-railcars-from-national-steel-car-150078/• http://
www.newswire.ca/en/story/1556317/aero-montreal-and-ontario-aerospace-council-oac-sign-a-strategic-collaboration-agreement • http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/blight-in-b-c
-means-opportunity-for-ont-hazelnut-farmers-148921/ • http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/highway-401-e
xpansion-ignores-key-design-flaws-hurts-area-businesses-149461/
Quebec
• www.miningweekly.com/article/arianne-phosphate-and-quebec-first-nations-ink-cooperation-covenant-2015-06-12 • http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/feds-choose
-davie-for-sole-sourced-navy-supply-ship-retrofit-150259/ • http://
www.miningweekly.com/article/paladin-energys-michelin-project-gains-federal-nod-for-foreign-majority-ownership-2015-06-22
New Brunswick
• http://www.foodincanada.com/food-business/northern-harvest-receives-8-15-million-131220/
Nova Scotia
• http://www.aecon.com/Media_Room/~1364-Aecon-Group-Inc-secures-fabrication-contract-for-OpenHydro • http://thechronicleherald.ca/business/1293835-arctic-patrol-vessels-
%E2%80%98really-have-started%E2%80%99-construction-says-irving-president
PEI
• http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/p-e-i-government-looking-to-own-future-power-plants-1.3110178
Newfoundland
• http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/newfoundlands-bay-du-nord-offshore-oil-play-faces-harsh-realities-149977/
North
• http://www.gov.yk.ca/news/15-205.html#.VYazpvlVhBc• http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674peterson_pulls_t
he_plug_on_nunavut_mlas_green_energy_dreams/ • http://
www.northlandutilities.com/Documents/StopTheWaste/NorthlandUtilitie-Response-to-2014-Energy-Charrette.pdf
Foresty Sector
• www.parl.gc.ca/Content/HOC/Committee/412/RNNR/Reports/RP8046840/412_RNNR_Rpt13_PDF/412_RNNR_Rpt13-e.pdf
NDP Corporate Taxation• http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/financing/ndp-leader-mulcairs-corporate-tax-policy-needs-clarity-150026 /
• Taxation Analysis - NDP Policy: http://xfer.ndp.ca/2013/policybook/2013-04-17-PolicyBook_E.pdf
• NDP lists manufacturing:• Harper has already supports MFG via tax policies and/or grants - http://cme-mec.ca/_uploads/_media/52fqtx4b9.pdf. So, how is the NDP going to handle
tax policies? NDP talks about support for business, but says nothing on existing programs like SDTC or EDC or other programs that support seed money or loans or other tax reduction, why? http://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/trade-and-investment-for-canada or http://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/federal-government-programs-canada.
• Harper has no control over provinces establishing policies like carbon pricing/taxation or provincial pension plans, regulations, etc. Yet, these aforementioned programs do more harm than good to Canada’s competitive position.
• Canada already has a green economy via programs like SDTC. So, why does Mulcair not mentioned that in his statements? http://dualcitizeninc.com/GGEI-Report2014.pdf.
• FTA/Investment agreements by Harper already supports huge inflow of capital to help develop the resources and/or industry in Canada - http://www.automationmag.com/industry-news/news/4429-canada-ranks-third-globally-in-foreign-direct-investment-confidence-index/ . Yet, Mr. Mulcair does not mention that issue, why?
• Exports – Harper’s trade deal will start to provide more opportunity for business - https://globalconnections.hsbc.com/united-kingdom/en/tools-data/trade-forecasts/ca. Yet Mulcair does not mention these deals, why? http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/canadas-trade-growth-to-return-to-pre-recession-levels-says-hsbc-148943/
• NDP says targeting employment tax credit, but is that not the same as what Harper is doing with EI cuts and/or training/skills options – So, how come this program is ignored by Mulcair - http://www.cfib-fcei.ca/english/article/5299-employment-insurance-helping-workers-back-to-work.html.
• NDP has transitioned programs listed, but says little how Harper has introduced programs to help business adjust to competitive pressures, why? http://saulschwartz.com/2014/12/11/the-newfoundland-fisheries-innovation-and-adjustment-fund/. NF is fighting the program as they want to use the money for other purposes. So, does the NDP support handling a blank check to the provinces without any accountability on how the money is to be spent as part of any transitioning of businesses?
NDP Corporate Taxation• NDP has social programs like EI and CPP on the list, but is less than clear what that means in terms of policies. If there is further expansion of those programs
then how will the cost be pick up? Does that mean the NDP endorses higher payroll taxes? Harper is working on training and skills development - http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1528807/harper-government-announces-support-mine-training. NDP never makes comments on these programs, why? NDP is also less than clear on education, especially at the provincial level. It is not Harper’s fault if provinces are not putting the right focus on skills and training: http://www.plant.ca/insights/canada-needs-manufacturing-strategy/. The provinces set the educational curriculum as such why is Mulcair not calling out the provinces?
• Made in Canada solutions? How is Mulcair going to come up with value added work in Canada? Is Mulcair going to throw subsidies at business? Yet, Harper is focus on advance manufacturing that will lead to valued added work being created in Canada - http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=905129 http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/harper-government-supports-innovation-in-western-canada-2000280.htm
• NDP has labor laws listed, but said little how provinces have control over many areas of labor law: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_labour_law or http://www.benefitscanada.com/news/ontario-to-launch-consultations-on-labour-laws-62723. So, where does the NDP stand on bringing consistency to labor laws across Canada?
• Social responsibilities – Harper continues to ensure companies live up to their social responsibilities - http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/ottawa-vows-to-protect-canada-brand-with-social-responsibility-policy/article21579511/ or How come Mr. Mulcair does not discussed the sustainable reporting already being done by companies? http://www.pwc.com/en_CA/ca/sustainability/publications/corporate-sustainability-reporting-canada-2009-en.pdf
• Overall, the NDP policies is all about riding existing policies as well as putting their own spin on policies. The ironic thing is that most of the policies in discussion by the NDP have already been implemented by Harper and/or will continue to be revisited as part supporting the economy.
• The NDP is also not being truthful on the cost of their programs as any changes to programs will have a costs. So, where is the fully-costed analysis from the NDP? It seems to me NDP is just throwing out policies without truly understanding either the cost impact and/or the risk to business as part implementing changes in policies!
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