Policy-committees
Current Policy and Position Statements by Policy Area by Category:
- Recent Policy Positions
- Economic Development
- Environment and Energy
- Finance & Taxation
- Transportation
Latest Chamber Policies
(information coming soon)
Recent Policy Positions
Chamber's Position on the Auditor General
City of Windsor Offical Plan Review - Chamber Comments and Recommendations
January 25, 2010
Economic Development
Commercialization Incentives
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber Resolution – Commercialization of SR&ED
October 2008
The purpose of the resolution is to recommend a Commercialization program that will be an extension of the existing SR&ED Program.
Interim Control By-Law
Olde Sandwich Towne Interim Control By-Law Presentation
February 25, 2008
The City of Windsor has made a decision to extend the Interim Control By-Law 19-2007 (as amended) for an additional year from the date of its passing, and retain Demolition Control By-Law 20-2007 indefinitely, or at least until the Community Improvement Plan by-law can be adopted. “
Land Planning
Sandwich South Master Planning Study
August 17, 2006
The area currently known as Sandwich South was acquired by the City of Windsor in 2003. The land is subject to a multi year master planning process. The plan includes areas designated for development in all land use categories, including commercial, industrial, residential and mixed use. As the only available Greenfield land within the boundaries of the City of Windsor the area is important for future economic growth.
Manufacturing Strategy
Challenges to Manufacturing Submission – November 23, 2006
On November 23, 2009 the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology held hearings in Windsor on the state of the Manufacturing Industry. The Chamber made a presentation with recommendations on addressinig the issues facing manufacturing in our region.
Regional Government
Letter in Support of Regional Government – July 7, 2008
Tourism
Chamber’s Position on the elimination of the GST Rebate
Windsor Essex Regional Economic Development Initiative
April 26, 2006 WS, Marketing Key to Success – April 26, 2006
Economic Development Policy – November 2005
Funding Economic Development – May 6, 2008
Small Business
City of Windsor Small Business Task Force - July 4, 2007
Environment and Energy
Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy Policy - December 21, 2009
Brownfield Redevelopment
Brownfield Redevelopment Letter to City of Windsor - May 29, 2008
Brownfield Redevelopment Strategy for Windsor & Essex County – April 24, 2008
Finance and Taxation
City of Winsdor Budget
2010 Operating and Capital Budget
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce supports the City of Windsor in approving its 2010 Budget as presented. The Chamber continues to be a strong advocate for fiscal prudence and adopting best business practices. These include finding cost savings, providing efficient delivery of City services and continuous improvement in financial management and reporting. This year, the Chamber observed a City of Windsor budget process that is truly addressing all of these issues and are pleased with the end result.
Chamber's Letter on the City of Windsor's 2010 Operating Budget (March 9, 2010)
2010 City of Windsor Tax Policies
Although 2010 levies are lower for all business classes, this is more a product of fiscal restraint in the budget we prevoiusly supported. The City still needs to review the actual tax policy and shift more of the tax burden away from the businesses and to the residential sector.
Chamber's Letter on the City of Windsor's 2010 Tax Policies (May 3, 2010)
2010 Ontario Budget
HST
Sales Tax Harmonization in Ontario - December 21, 2009
Municipal Budget
2008 City of Windsor Tax Policy Response by Chamber – April 21, 2008
Business Needs Sign Positive Changes Coming – March 14, 2008
2008 City of Windsor Budget Presentation – February 26, 2008
Municipal Property Taxes
2008 City of Windsor Tax Policy Response by Chamber – April 21, 2008
Cross Border Shopping & Information
Transportation & Border Infrastructure
Detroit River Rail Tunnel Resolution - May 3, 2010
Letter to Premier McGuinty Regarding Windsor Essex Parkway, DRIC and GreenLink – April 29, 2008
Letter of Support for Detroit River Rail Tunnel (DRRT) - November 30, 2007
Windsor Detroit Border Crossing Resolution - 2007 Ontario Chamber AGM - May 6, 2007
Detroit River International Crossing Principles – April 13, 2006
Response to the DRIC – April 13, 2006
Windsor-Detroit Border Crossing Policy (With Detroit Regional Chamber) – October 24, 2005
Border Regulation
Thickening of the Border Information
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)
Response to Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative WHTI NPRM – August 27, 2007
Nexus and Fast
NEXUS Outreach Update – Summer 2008
Rail Policy
High Speed Rail
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber Resolution – High Speed Rail – October 2008
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Chamber's Answer to Common Objections to Harmonized Sales Tax in Ontario
Federal and Provincial Budgets