Capturing the advocacy work of the Chamber

The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Policy Report Card is an annual examination of how the Chamber serves as the voice of the business community in a variety of ways.  

Questions or comments?  Contact Sandra Dueck, Policy Analyst/Communications Specialist at 705.748.9771 x215 or sandra@peterboroughchamber.ca

Policy Report Cards

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Policy Publications

January 2018

“Employers in the Peterborough area are feeling the pressure from rising costs,” said Stuart Harrison, President & CEO, Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. “The recent minimum wage and labour and employment standard changes will cost Ontario businesses an estimated $23 billion over the next two years. When HST was introduced so were measures to help mitigate the cost of changes.  This is a similar situation where transitional support is needed for business.”

Featured: Peterborough Policy Resolution "Unrealized Heads and Bed Levy Hurts Ontario's Competitiveness"

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March 2018

The OCC developed the following five principals that pharmaceutical program proposals can be evaluated against:

• Existing gaps in pharmaceutical coverage are identified and addressed to improve access to medications for those who need it
• The strengths of the public-private system are leveraged
• The program is outcomes-oriented and promotes the sustainability and efficacy of the broader health care system
• Patients are able to access their medications in a timely manner
• Broad and appropriate access to innovative medications is ensured

Principles for an Effective Pharmacare Program

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