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® Individual Solutions from Independent Advisors What we offer our valued clients: Securities offered through Raymond James Ltd., member of Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Insurance Services offered through Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd., not a member of Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Todd Chretien Financial Advisor 604-851-4299 [email protected] Linda Spletzer Financial Advisor 604-851-4294 [email protected] Bote Miedema, CFP Financial Advisor 604-851-4295 [email protected] Investments GICs, Bonds & T-Bills RRSPs, RRIFs, RESPs*, TFSAs Stocks Mutual Funds Cash accounts Retirement planning Education planning Estate planning Life, disability & health Insurance Margin accounts Corporate accounts Account Types Financial Planning Tear down these walls - dismantling Canada’s Internal Trade Barriers Business my ENGAGING CONSUMERS • BUILDING COMMUNITY www.abbotsfordchamber.com Monthly publication brought to you courtesy of our Media Partner: While Canada’s involvement in in- ternational trade agreements such as CETA and the Trans Pacific Part- nership have gained much atten- tion there are local barriers much closer to home that are costing the Canadian economy up to $130 bil- lion annually. As we watch the Brexit turmoil in Britain, at least the Europe has managed to accomplish something we still haven’t figured out - devel- oping a single national economic market. Canada remains a collec- tion of 13 regional markets separat- ed by a myriad of competing rules and standards that weaken eco- nomic growth by increasing costs and limiting choices for consumers, businesses and governments. Highly competitive national econ- omies are characterized by speed and flexibility. The free flow of peo- ple, goods and services throughout the country allows competition and high levels of service while helping to address skilled labour shortages. Unfortunately, the patchwork sys- tem of regulations within Canada significantly hinders its productivi- ty and competitiveness. “Most people don’t realize how dif- ficult it can be to ship product from one part of Canada to another”, said Chamber President Josh Bach. “For small business especially, deal- ing with the differing regulations from Province to Province takes time, adds paperwork, increases cost and sometimes even means different packaging.” Back in 1994 the federal, provincial and territorial governments signed Canada’s Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) with the objective of lowering these economic barriers in Canada and ‘fostering improved interprovincial trade by addressing obstacles to the free movement of persons, goods and services within Canada.’ The agreement has fallen well short of its promise. Although there has been some progress improving the AIT, gov- ernments have also been heaping countless new regulations on busi- ness, many of them inconsistent from province to province, creating ever-higher barriers. This lack of progress, which has been a con- tinuing frustration for the Canadian business community. In June of this year, the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce released a re- port titled “Tear Down These Walls - dismantling Canada’s Internal Trade Barriers” that examined the current lack of progress on this top- ic. The committee was angered to hear that some of the recently ne- gotiated international trade agree- ments would make it easier for international businesses to trade with Canada than it currently is for Canadian businesses in one prov- ince/territory to trade with other provinces/territories. The report identified a list of 7 recommenda- tions to update and improve the Agreement on Internal Trade. Finally, earlier this month Premiers and internal trade ministers met to discuss the issue and reached agreement on a framework for pro- posals that represent a shift toward a more competitive, open econo- my. The recommendations will be presented to the provincial pre- miers at their annual summer sum- mit in Whitehorse. The agreement has to be ratified by ministers and the prime minister before it takes effect, as early as next summer. Chambers of Commerce across Canada applauded announcement of the new agreement, that once implemented will allow for freer trade within Canada and start to eliminate regulatory barriers be- tween provinces and territories. “This new agreement is great news for business, and it has the poten- tial to significantly enhance busi- ness competitiveness in Canada, depending on the exact measures it contains. Canada already has to struggle against other players on a global stage. We don’t need to be competing amongst ourselves as well,” said Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in a news release. “We’re very happy that the prov- inces’ listened to our recommenda- tions to reduce these barriers, but today’s agreement is only the first step.” The new agreement introduces significant changes to ensure that Canadian businesses and consum- ers will benefit from greater market access, competitive prices and fair treatment across all provinces and territories.
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Securities offered through Raymond James Ltd., member of Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Insurance Services offered through Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd., not a member of Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
ToddChretienFinancial [email protected]
LindaSpletzerFinancial [email protected]
BoteMiedema, CFPFinancial [email protected]
Investments
GICs, Bonds & T-Bills RRSPs, RRIFs, RESPs*, TFSAs
Stocks
Mutual Funds
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Retirement planning
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While Canada’s involvement in in-ternational trade agreements such as CETA and the Trans Pacifi c Part-nership have gained much atten-tion there are local barriers much closer to home that are costing the Canadian economy up to $130 bil-lion annually.
As we watch the Brexit turmoil in Britain, at least the Europe has managed to accomplish something we still haven’t fi gured out - devel-oping a single national economic market. Canada remains a collec-tion of 13 regional markets separat-ed by a myriad of competing rules and standards that weaken eco-nomic growth by increasing costs and limiting choices for consumers, businesses and governments.
Highly competitive national econ-omies are characterized by speed and fl exibility. The free fl ow of peo-ple, goods and services throughout the country allows competition and high levels of service while helping to address skilled labour shortages. Unfortunately, the patchwork sys-tem of regulations within Canada signifi cantly hinders its productivi-ty and competitiveness.
“Most people don’t realize how dif-fi cult it can be to ship product from one part of Canada to another”, said Chamber President Josh Bach. “For small business especially, deal-ing with the diff ering regulations from Province to Province takes time, adds paperwork, increases cost and sometimes even means diff erent packaging.”
Back in 1994 the federal, provincial and territorial governments signed
Canada’s Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) with the objective of lowering these economic barriers in Canada and ‘fostering improved interprovincial trade by addressing obstacles to the free movement of persons, goods and services within Canada.’ The agreement has fallen well short of its promise.
Although there has been some progress improving the AIT, gov-ernments have also been heaping countless new regulations on busi-
ness, many of them inconsistent from province to province, creating ever-higher barriers. This lack of progress, which has been a con-tinuing frustration for the Canadian business community.
In June of this year, the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce released a re-port titled “Tear Down These Walls - dismantling Canada’s Internal Trade Barriers” that examined the current lack of progress on this top-
ic. The committee was angered to hear that some of the recently ne-gotiated international trade agree-ments would make it easier for international businesses to trade with Canada than it currently is for Canadian businesses in one prov-ince/territory to trade with other provinces/territories. The report identifi ed a list of 7 recommenda-tions to update and improve the Agreement on Internal Trade.
Finally, earlier this month Premiers
and internal trade ministers met to discuss the issue and reached agreement on a framework for pro-posals that represent a shift toward a more competitive, open econo-my. The recommendations will be presented to the provincial pre-miers at their annual summer sum-mit in Whitehorse. The agreement has to be ratifi ed by ministers and the prime minister before it takes eff ect, as early as next summer.
Chambers of Commerce across Canada applauded announcement of the new agreement, that once implemented will allow for freer trade within Canada and start to eliminate regulatory barriers be-tween provinces and territories.
“This new agreement is great news for business, and it has the poten-tial to signifi cantly enhance busi-ness competitiveness in Canada, depending on the exact measures it contains. Canada already has to struggle against other players on a global stage. We don’t need to be competing amongst ourselves as well,” said Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in a news release. “We’re very happy that the prov-inces’ listened to our recommenda-tions to reduce these barriers, but today’s agreement is only the fi rst step.”
The new agreement introduces signifi cant changes to ensure that Canadian businesses and consum-ers will benefi t from greater market access, competitive prices and fair treatment across all provinces and territories.
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Our Business Excellence Awards – Twenty-one years ago, the Abbotsford Chamber of Com-merce together with The Abbotsford News in-stituted this annual gala awards event, and it has grown year after year. These Awards recog-nize outstanding organizations and individuals in Abbotsford that strive for excellence in our community. This year, we will give 12 awards to exceptional Abbotsford-based businesses and entrepreneurs, who are Leaders in their indus-try with a commitment to Customer Service, a concern for the Community, and a passion for Innovation.
The evening is a great time to talk with old friends, meet our community leaders, fi nd out about new businesses in town, and even just to be seen! Enjoy a great dinner, marvelous en-tertainment, and support our local businesses which do so much for our fantastic City.
Call for nominations! You can nominate any local business, group or individual for a Busi-ness Excellence Award - they do not have to be a Chamber member. You can nominate a Home Based Business, Retailer, Manufacturer, Agri-Business, Customer or Business Service, Young Entrepreneur, Non-Profi t Organization, a New Business, or an Established Business.
This is not a popularity contest! The Chamber establishes panels of three judges, for every cat-egory of nominee. Each business nominated is
given an opportunity to make a presentation to their panel, who then select the award recipient for that category. The nominees are recognized and the awards are presented at the gala eve-ning held at Tradex. And who knew that Tradex could be dressed up so well!
Personally, my favourite part of the evening is the short dance put on each year by our Busi-ness in Black troupe. The dancers (men and women) are some of our local business and community leaders, including people from our Police and Fire departments, School Trustees, general business people, and there’s even par-ticipation by yours truly. It’s loads of fun!
We are also running a special contest for all en-tries submitted by July 27th. The draw is for an Agrifair prize package worth $300. The package is valid for Friday July 29 and includes two com-plimentary gate tickets with Demo Derby VIP Seating, tickets for complimentary meals and beverages at the Pit Stop, and parking. The win-ner will be announced on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. So get your entries in ASAP!
Go to www.abbotsfordchamber.com to nomi-nate an excellent business or individual today! Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 23, 2016.
And of course - visit our website to sign up, and to check on our Upcoming Events.
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Chamber Director Mark Dana (left ), presents Chamber
Scholarship to Daniel Jordan a 2016 Robert
Bateman grad.
