Policy Committees

 
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Environment and Energy
Chair: David McGregor, Brighton Beach Power LP.

Promotes awareness of environmental and energy issues within the business community and the community at large through research and recommendations in matters of environment and energy related legislation at the municipal, provincial and national level. The committee encourages ethical and environmentally responsible business decision-making amongst Chamber members with respect to the purchasing, manufacturing, recycling, and resource conservation.

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Finance and Taxation
Chair: Robert Rea, Canadian Joist & Deck Corporation

Responsible for research, makes recommendations and lobbies for business friendly taxation and finance-related legislation at the municipal, provincial and federal government levels.

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Government Relations Policy Committee
Chair: Mary Ann Wenzler-Wiebe, Business Development Bank of Canada

Oversees the Chamber’s policy and advocacy programs, developing and communicating chamber positions that fall outside the realm of the other three policy committee areas, advocating for business-friendly legislation at the municipal, provincial and federal government levels.

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Chair: Paul LeFave, Border Freight Resources


Works regularly on transportation related isssues in Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada and the United States. Items related to supply and competition, framework legislation for industry, infrastructure investments, airports, highways, ports, railways and border crossings are priorities for this Committee.
Paul LeFave Photo Membership Services and Development
Chair: Terence Toohey

Working in partnership with the Windsor and Essex County business community and related organizations and agencies to enhance the effectiveness of the Chamber in the development and delivery of value-added services to the membership and significantly expand the membership in Windsor and Essex County.