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2011 Provincial Elections
Chamber's Election strategy Successful at Building Relationships with Political Leaders
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce stated it is looking forward to working with the newly elected MPP's. The Chamber identified the economy, jobs and energy as key election issues for business.
Windsor Star quoted Matt Marchand, Chair of the Chamber's Government Relations Committee after the local results were announced late in the evening:
"Matt Marchand, chairman of the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce's government relations committee, said the organization is "looking forward to working with the two new elected members of parliament and look forward to developing a strong working relationship with both of them."
"The Chamber has felt throughout this campaign that the key issues have been jobs, the economy and energy and we're looking forward to seeing how our elected members deal with those important issues," Said Marchand."
Click Here for full Windsor Star article.
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Current Policy and Advocacy News
Chamber's WSIB Presentation
April 20, 2011 - The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce made a presentation to a WSIB Finding Review consultation pannel tasked to find solutions for the Board's $12 billion Unfunded Liability. The funding gap is currently burdening business premiums.
Speaking on behalf of the Chamber, Stephen Roberts from McTague Law Firm LLP, stressed the importance of full funding for the WSIB and has agreed with teh findings of the Auditor General that the WSIB needs significant structural changes to address the issue.
Presentation to the WSIB Funding Review Pannel - April 20, 2011 pdf
Election Related Policy and Advocacy
Interview with Matt Marchand, Chair, Goverment Relations Committee
Chamber's Elections Information Web Page
Featured Policy and Advocacy News!
Chamber's Election strategy Successful at Building Relationships with Political Leaders
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce stated it is looking forward to working with the newly elected MPP's. The Chamber identified the economy, jobs and energy as key election issues for business.
Windsor Star quoted Matt Marchand, Chair of the Chamber's Government Relations Committee after the local results were announced late in the evening:
"Matt Marchand, chairman of the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce's government relations committee, said the organization is "looking forward to working with the two new elected members of parliament and look forward to developing a strong working relationship with both of them."
"The Chamber has felt throughout this campaign that the key issues have been jobs, the economy and energy and we're looking forward to seeing how our elected members deal with those important issues," Said Marchand."
Click Here for full Windsor Star article.