Resolutions 2012-2013

The Mission and Vision are the the cores values of the Manitoba Chambers of  Commerce which we build our resolution process upon.

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Our Mission

To foster a dynamic economy and vibrant communities, making  Manitoba the best place in which to live, work, invest and raise a family.

Resolutions are primarily submitted by local chambers, but may also be proposed by the Board or the Policy Committee. The submitted Resolutions are then discussed, possibly amended and then rejected or approved by local chambers during the AGM.

Each Resolution has an effective lifespan of one calendar year, but in many cases we are finding that the issues are complex and have multiple layers and require more work or a longer more concentrated approach and hence will be brought forward or will be placed in a new category called AGM Resolutions_Strategic Directions 2012.   Please click to download a full roster that was ratified on April 29, 2012 at the AGM.

Resolutions largely set the advocacy mandate for any given year. All Resolutions are brought to the attention of appropriate government officials and other bodies to which the various recommendations are directed.  The method of presentation may vary by Resolution due to a number of factors, including timing; subsequent events and legislation which may affect the subject matter; or additional information that may become available.

Throughout the year, members are kept informed of the action taken on each of these positions by way of summaries and reports in the Chambers’ publications.

Multi-year Strategies

 Because Resolutions have a one year lifespan they tend to be very specific. As well, we know there are certain key issues that our members want us to be engaged in whether they are covered by a Resolution or not. For these reasons the policy committee has developed multi-year strategies to address the key long-term, big picture issues facing our province for your consideration.

For a complete copy of Resolutions 2012-2013 please click here Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Resolutions 2012-2013

Summary |  The resolutions put forth by chambers and policy committee include the following

1. Comprehensive Review of the Landlord Tenant Act (Thompson Chamber of Commerce)

2. 911 Service¹  (Thompson Chamber of Commerce)

3. Consider Future Needs of the Manitoba Development Centre (Portage Chamber of Commerce) with presentation by Community Living Manitoba

4. Lack of Affordable Entry Level Housing (Portage Chamber of Commerce)

5. Flood Proofing Highway 75 ¹  (Morris and District Chamber of Commerce)

6. An effective and efficient FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) program which will ultimately increase Canada’s competitiveness in the global supply chain. (Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce)

7. Manitoba Farmers’ Markets Growth and Sustainability (Morden Chamber of Commerce)

8. Child Care infrastructure and operations as it contributes to the local economies* (Morden Chamber of Commerce)

9. Sustainably Feeding World Demand for Pork Products  (Winkler Chamber of Commerce)

10. New West Partnership Agreement¹ (The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Policy Committee)

11. Multi-tiered Minimum Wage¹ (Altona Chamber of Commerce)

12. Passing on PTH 6¹  (Thompson Chamber of Commerce)

13. First Nation Education – Special Impact on 25% of Manitoba Students  (The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Policy Committee)
 

¹ Brought forward from 2010-2011