Policy Resolutions

How we’re creating change for Canadian business.

Every year, our committees and member chambers and boards of trade submit resolutions to our policy process. The resolutions are voted on at our AGM, with adopted resolutions setting our national advocacy agenda for the upcoming year.

After 10 months of consultation with the network and policy committees, we are releasing a series of in-depth resources. These mark a new beginning of a new level of support offered to chambers and is already receiving great feedback from out Network.

New Guidelines, Toolkits and Templates

National Submission Guidelines

The official breakdown of five new revised criterion, with real examples of strong recommendations and focused checklists. Criteria were revisited to avoid subjectivities that were in the past and ensure chambers can “check boxes” prior to submitting a position.

Drafting Toolkit

Complete toolkit teaching chambers how to think like a policy advisor, drafting techniques and action-oriented language, guidance on where to source credible information (GoC Outcomes Tracker, mandate letters, operational budgets), transform long-term vision into actionable steps for a parliamentary cycle, and more.

Submission Template Guide

A step-by-step walkthrough on how to properly complete submission template, including a final checklist that combines all criteria, so nothing gets missed before chambers send it in.