People & Skills
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) 568-8300 ext. 256 or ian.howcroft@cme-mec.ca
Submissions
July 2005 July 22, 2005 - CME's submission to the Ontario Human Rights Commission regarding the Discussion Paper "Human Rights & the Family in Ontario" in respect of family status and employment.
Family Status Consultation Submission
June 2005 June 30, 2005 - CME's comments to the Ministry of Labour regarding the Draft Confined Space Regulation for Industrial Establishments.
Confined Space Regulation
June 2005 June 30, 2005 - CME's comments to the Ministry of Labour regarding the Occupational Exposure Limits for Ontario.
Occupational Exposure Limits
April 2005 April 29, 2005 - CME's submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding Bill 144, Labour Relations Statute Amendment Act.
Labour Relations Statute Amendment Act
September 2004 September 24, 2004 - CME's submission to the Ministry of Labour on the Elimination of Mandatory Retirement.
Mandatory Retirement.
November 2004 November 15, 2004 - CME's comments to the Ministry of Labour regarding the proposed changes to Occupational Exposure Limits for Ontario.
Occupational Exposure Limits
September 2004 September 30, 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 August 31, 2004 - CME's comments regarding Proposed Amendment to the Machine Guarding Requirements, Reg. 851 Occupational Health and Safety Act. Machine Guarding
August 2004 August 13, 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
May 2003 - CME's comments to the Ministry of Labour regarding Proposed Harmonized Confined Space Regulation.
CME Response to Confined Space Regulation
Workforce Shortages
In the coming years, Canada faces a serious skills shortage as greater numbers of workers prepare to retire and fewer young people enter the workforce. Many businesses, associations and trade councils have raised alarms about this challenge, including the premiers of all of the provinces in Canada, and yet no concerted, coordinated action has followed these calls.
The Conference Board of Canada estimates that Ontario alone faces a shortage of more than 360,000 skilled employees by 2025 and that could further escalate to a shortage of more than 560,000 skilled employees by 2030.
We must address these serious labour market challenges to promote long-term prosperity. Visit www.workforcecoalition.ca for more information.
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.