Policy
The Richmond Hill Board of Trade and Canadian Chamber welcome revised tax reforms and lower small business tax rate but remain concerned
Richmond Hill, Monday October 16, 2017 — The Richmond Hill Board of Trade and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcome the government’s plans to revise its proposed tax reforms and to reduce the small business tax rate as a result of the comments and concerns expressed through the national #ProtectGrowth campaign and in consultations. Read more...
Richmond Hill, Monday October 16, 2017 — The Richmond Hill Board of Trade and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcome the government’s plans to revise its proposed tax reforms and to reduce the small business tax rate as a result of the comments and concerns expressed through the national #ProtectGrowth campaign and in consultations. Read more...
The Richmond Hill Board of Trade Joins Canadian Chamber in Demanding Genuine Tax Consultation
Richmond Hill, Monday, September 25, 2017 — Delegates from hundreds of chambers of commerce and boards of trade across Canada, including Richmond Hill, overwhelmingly endorsed a call for genuine consultation on tax reform at the Canadian Chamber’s annual policy conference in Fredericton, NB. Read more...
Richmond Hill, Monday, September 25, 2017 — Delegates from hundreds of chambers of commerce and boards of trade across Canada, including Richmond Hill, overwhelmingly endorsed a call for genuine consultation on tax reform at the Canadian Chamber’s annual policy conference in Fredericton, NB. Read more...
The Richmond Hill Board of Trade, Government Affairs Committee submission to the Standing Committee on Finance as part of the Consultations on Tax Planning Using Private Corporations
Richmond Hill, Friday, September 22, 2017 -- The Richmond Hill Board of Trade is made up of approximately 560 members, over 60% of which have ten or fewer employees and another 8% have 11 to 25 employees. We are the "voice of business" in Richmond Hill. As such, we provide a leadership role in promoting the business interests of our members.
This submission was prepared by our Government Affairs Committee after it requested input from all members. The Government Affairs Committee is made up of local business leaders and economic development experts. It consulted with local accountants to ensure the submission is accurate from a tax perspective. The submission was approved by our Board of Directors and was circulated to all Board of Trade members. Read more...
Government Affairs
RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions to Canadian Chamber of Commerce
1. Rules Regarding Payroll Remittence Frequency
2. Designation of Beneficiaries of Tax- Free Savings Accounts
Resolutions to Ontario Chamber of Commerce
1. Minimum Disclosure Requirements and Mandatory Terms in Contracts for the Supply of Electricity
2. Health Care Access Compromises Ontario Communities
RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions to Canadian Chamber of Commerce
1. Rules Regarding Payroll Remittence Frequency
2. Designation of Beneficiaries of Tax- Free Savings Accounts
Resolutions to Ontario Chamber of Commerce
1. Minimum Disclosure Requirements and Mandatory Terms in Contracts for the Supply of Electricity
2. Health Care Access Compromises Ontario Communities
