Policy Resolutions 2023

In recognition of the need to mitigate and adapt to climate change—and growing investor focus on climate-related risks and opportunities—the Chamber encourages securities regulators, standards setters, and the international community to harmonize approaches to sustainability reporting, carbon offsets, and broader climate policies. To that end, the Chamber supports the CSA’s goal to create climate-related disclosure requirements that provide “consistent, comparable, and decision-useful information to market participants.”

Since cannabis was legalized for adult recreational use in Canada in October 2018, the sector has quickly grown to become a major source of employment and economic activity.

In a letter to the Senate, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce conveyed its strong support for the swift passage of Bill C-234 without amendments, urging the Senate to prioritize the financial relief that Canadian farmers urgently require.