In this issue...
CME 2010 Ontario pre-budget submission
CME was pleased to see the Ontario government taking bold steps to address the challenges that are impacting manufacturers and exporters. In particular, we strongly support the harmonization of the PST with the GST corporate tax rate reductions, significant new infrastructure spending and measures to encourage skills training and development. These initiatives have helped with the economic recovery and continue to make Ontario an attractive place to invest over the longer term. Under the present fiscal constraints, it is critical to focus government resources on interventions that drive new investment...
You don't create job opportunities by cutting off business: CME on the Buy American agreement
The new Buy American agreement between Canada and the US does not offer Canadian firms access to stimulus contracts that have already gone out the door, says CME President & CEO Jayson Myers.
EAC/CME Business Summit on Workplace Safety & Insurance
Date: March 25, 2010
Location: Radisson Plaza Mississauga Toronto Airport
Top 3 reasons why you should attend:
1) Excellent keynote speakers with opportunity for networking
2) Receive the latest developments in workplace insurance, health & safety
3) Participate in the “Ask the expert” question & answer period
Featured Keynote Speakers for March 25, 2010 Summit include:
- Liz Scott, President, Organizational Solutions, Proactive Approach to Complex Claims
- Tom Beegan, Chief Prevention Officer, WSIB, Health & Safety Association Re-alignment Update
- Simon Heath, Keyser Mason Ball LLP, Disability Management, New Developments/Case Law Update
- And many more!
Human Capital Management 2010
Revving Up for the New Economy
Date and time: March 30 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga
Cost: $150+GST for CME/EAC/BTA members, 250+GST for non-members
As the recession takes hold, you must act quickly to implement the proper strategies to ensure success in the coming year. Join CME on March 30 to benefit from the latest strategies, initiatives and solutions that will position your company for the up-turn.
Learn:
- Winning solutions directly from HR Champion Panel
- How to develop, retain and attract top talent
- How to prepare for new legislation, effective June 15th, regarding harassment and violence in the workplace (Bill 168)
- About the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, effective 2012
- And more…
EVENT UPDATE: We are pleased to advise that the Hon. Peter Fonseca, Minister of Labour, will be delivering the keynote luncheon address.
Register online or get more information.
Questions? Please contact Elena Loza by email at elena.loza@cme-mec.ca or call 1-800-268-9684, ext. 3278.
Ontario manufacturers present energy market opportunities at Energy Connections 2010 Summit
Presentations available online
Energy market and diversification opportunities were among the topics CME covered at this Ontario-sponsored event. The Energy Connections 2010 Summit focused on building awareness of business and supply chain opportunities in the nuclear, wind, solar and oil and gas sectors, as well as opportunities around the Smart Grid infrastructure. A well-renowned line-up of speakers presented new and emerging technologies.
Employer Awareness workshops inspire businesses to include people with disabilities
Business Takes Action is offering two free workshops this month which include networking, take-home guides, resources and incredible business success stories that will inspire you to see the remarkable value and advantages of including people with disabilities in your business community. Business Takes Action will provide you with the right information and tools to comply with the “Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.”
Date and time: March 23 from 7:30 am - 11:00 am (Breakfast provided)
Location: Rizzo’s Crossing , 23 Victoria Avenue, Essex
Register for this free workshop: Call 519-776-9811 or email marlene@essexbia.com
Date and time: March 23 from noon - 3:00 pm
Location: Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens (Lunch provided), 1550 Rd 3 E.Leamington, Kingsville
Register for this free workshop: Call 519-326-2721 or email wendyp@leamingtonchamber.com WSIB announces consultation on its Certificate of Clearance (2010) policy and on its new eClearance
The WSIB is accepting written comments for part one of the Certificate of Clearance Policy (2010) until March 31, 2010, a revised draft operational policy affecting all employers in those industries who use Certificates of Clearance. Also included in this consultation are discussions on its new eClearance System which proposes to extend the validity period from 60 days up to 90 days for all employers who require clearance certificates in 2010. Full story.
CME will be providing a response to the consultation document: The WSIB stated that feedback received from the consultation are to be considered in developing the final policy. All input from CME members are welcome and will used in developing our response. Please send any comments to maria.marchese@cme-mec.ca.
Success stories in challenging times:
Hear how four manufacturing companies overcame economic pressures and won
Date and time: March 31, 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lamplighter Inn, London
Four companies that have had continued growth and success during the economic downturn will discuss what they did to achieve continued success. A jointly sponsored event by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, London Regional Manufacturing Council and CME South Western Ontario branch.
Apprenticeship: The Framework for Canada’s Renewable Resource
Date and time: June 6-8
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum-Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) is hosting its 2010 national conference, Apprenticeship: The Framework for Canada’s Renewable Resource, from June 6-8 in beautiful St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The outstanding program, accommodation information and online registration is now available. But don’t delay – early bird rates end March 19! Catch the wave and register today before it sells out. You’ll have a whale of a time!
WSIB Health & Safety Certification
Health and safety legal requirements don't go away in tough economic times. CME and IAPA can help lower the cost of compliance.
CME together with IAPA offers effective training to meet WSIB’s certification standards (Parts 1 and 2). Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, workplaces with 20 or more employees are required to have a Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC). Since 1993 it has been specified that one worker member and one management member of the JHSC must be trained in the fundamentals of health and safety (Part 1). Part 2 is workplace specific training which was mandated December 31, 2001.
Learn more by clicking here or call IAPA at 1-800-406-4272.
Thank you to our Ontario partners:
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