Manufacturing Competitiveness
Building a more competitive business environment for manufacturing in Canada.
CME Ontario runs a number of policy committees that are actively involved in the critical issues that affect the bottom line. Committees provide a forum for members to advance concerns, develop policy positions, advocate for change and network with government officials and other business leaders. For more information or to get involved, please contact Ian Howcroft at 905-672-3466 ext. 3256 or ian.howcroft@cme-mec.ca
Canadian Manufacturing Coalition
CME leads the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition - the nation's most influential industry organization that brings together more than 48 industry associations to speak with a common voice on policy priorities for manufacturing.
Submissions
June 2006 - CME's comments to the Ministry of Labour regarding the consultation document entitled "Uncovering the Underground Economy and Promoting Health and Safety in the Construction Industry": A Consultation Paper On Mandatory Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) Coverage in the Construction Industry.
Mandatory Health and Safety in the Construction Industry
April 2006 - CME's 2006 Federal Pre-Budget Recommendations.
Federal Pre-Budget Recommendations
February 2006 - CME's submission to the Ministry of Labour on Noise Requirements in Regulation 851.
Noise Requirements Submission
January 2006 - CME's 2006 Ontario Pre-Budget Submission.
Provincial Pre-Budget Submission
January 2006 - CME's submission to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board regarding the consultation document entitled Early and Safe Return to Work Policies.
Early and Safe Return to Work Policies
January 2005 - CME submitted 2005 Ontario Budget Recommendations to the Ontario Standing Committee of Finance and Economic Affairs.
2005 Ontario Budget Recommendations
January 2005 - CME's position regarding the proposal of the Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) pertaining to outstanding premiums and bankruptcy and insolvency legislation.
Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC)
June 2005 - CME's comments to the Ministry of Labour regarding the Draft Confined Space Regulation for Industrial Establishments.
Confined Space Regulation
June 2005 - CME's comments to the Ministry of Labour regarding the Occupational Exposure Limits for Ontario.
Occupational Exposure Limits
November 2004 - CME's comments to the Ministry of Labour regarding the proposed changes to Occupational Exposure Limits for Ontario.
Occupational Exposure Limits
September 2004 - CME's submission to the WSIB regarding the consultation document entitled: "Draft Report of the Chair of the Occupational Disease Advisory Panel." Occupational Disease
August 2004 - CME's comments regarding Proposed Amendment to the Machine Guarding Requirements, Reg. 851 Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Machine Guarding
August 2004 - CME's submission regarding the WSIB's Functional Abilities Form (FAF).
Functional Abilities Form
April 2004 - CME's submission to Ministry of Health & Long Term Care in response to "Bill 8: Commitment to the future of Medicare." Bill_8_Submission
March 2004 - 2004 Ontario Budget Recommendations CME_2004_Ontario_Budget_Submission
February 2004 - CME's response to the Ministry of Labour regarding Proposed "Ending the 60-Hour Work Week."
ON Hours of Work Submission
November 2003 - CME's submission to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board's "Confidentiality Consultation"
Confidentiality Submission
October 2003 - CME's submission to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board's Proposed NEER Enhancements for 2004 Injury Year
CME Final Response to Proposed NEER Enhancements
May 2003 - CME's comments to the Ministry of Labour regarding Proposed Harmonized Confined Space Regulation.
CME Response to Confined Space Regulation
January 2003 - Ontario Budget Recommendations - Presentation to the Standing Committee of Finance and Economic Affairs
2003 Ontario Budget Recommendations
Current issues
Leading-edge information in real time. CME's policy team is keeping watch on the issues that impact your business.
Issue alert
The bottom line message. CME advocates on your behalf to improve public policies and regulations affecting your business.
Have an issue where we can help? Tell us and let us show you how our leadership can make the difference for your business.
Email: policy@cme-mec.ca
Action Groups
Leverage the network. Communicate with your peers, learn best practices and share critical information. Our Action Groups are organized to track key issues and allow our members to comment on and shape policies that are crucial for their business.
Get engaged with CME members on these issues:
- Infrastructure Issues
- Innovation and Technology
- LEAN and Continuous Improvement
- Manufacturing Strategy
- Provincial and Municipal Issues
- Standards and Regulations
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Tax and Finance