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WELCOME NEW MEMBER:
We are pleased to welcome the following new associate member:
James H. Runnings - 738-9307
NEW OCC WEB SITE:
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is continuing to enhance its online presence.
Their site, http://www.occ.on.ca/
has a new look, new features, links and content as well as a new site
map for fast and easy navigation to the various sections. The expanded
content includes a corporate members’ directory, a section on Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) and a complete listing of the OCC’s board
of directors, including biographies. There is also a section for your
comments and suggestions.
THANK-YOU TO OUR CO-OP STUDENT:
Thomas Bird has spent the past semester in our office and today is his
last day with us. We wish to thank him for his hard work and dedication
during the past few months.
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AGING DEMOGRAPHICS AND ITS IMPACT ON H.R. POLICY
Canada’s aging population will have a profound effect on the make-up
and needs of our workforce. Looming labour shortages in most sectors will
add exponentially to today’s search for talent. Governments and employers
will be striving to increase productivity and emphasize innovation. Increasing
competition for skilled labour in other countries, and particularly in
the U.S. may exacerbate this labour shortage in Canada. A presentation,
focusing on this issue from a Human Resources perspective, is being held
on Wednesday June 18th at the Mississauga Convention Centre. The cost
is $40.00 to attend, including breakfast, refreshments and parking. If
you are interested in attending, please phone our office for more details
and the registration form.
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THE $ AND ¢ OF IT:
Summer is almost here - the perfect time to get together with friends and
family for BBQs, pool parties, etc. However if you are going to drink, remember
to have a designated driver or call a cab. With new measures in place, here
is an example of the minimum costs to an impaired driver:
Criminal Code Fine.............. $600.00
Remedial Measures Program.$475.00
License Reinstatement Fee.... $100.00
Increase in Insurance Costs*$9000.00
*$3000.00 per year over 3 years, minimum increase based on a perfect 6 star
driving record.
Ignition Interlock .................$1500.00
(Installation Only)
Court Costs ............. $2000 - $10000
These costs do not even factor in the additional expense and hassle for
you to obtain transportation - Remember, your license is suspended for one
year after your first offence.
NEXT CHAMBER UPDATE:
June 27th. If you wish to place an ad or if you have any information to
contribute, please call Tara at
738-2202 by noon on June 24th.
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