Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada/Coopératives et mutuelles Canada
Associated registration:	946181-330106-29
Communication date:	2025-02-13
Posted date:	2025-03-14

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Ziad Aboultaif, Member of Parliament House of Commons
List of Details Subject matter Detail Economic Development, Employment and Training, Regional Development, Small Business Educating Parliamentarians, staffers and public servants on the co-operative model, the advantages and challenges faced by co-ops. Lack of awareness causes oversight and issues in programs and policies, when co-operatives should have access to the Business support and other programs offered by, or supported by, the government. Economic Development, Regional Development, Small Business Ensuring increased support to co-operatives and social enterprises, as underserved business models, by the BDC. As per the recent Legislative Review, co-operatives are significantly underserved by the BDC. Budget, Economic Development, Regional Development, Small Business Investments in co-operative-led programs to provide bridges to employment, support entrepreneurship, safeguard local businesses, create jobs and make life more affordable for Canadians, in particular women, newcomers, Indigenous people, youth, and Canadians living in rural communities. Small Business, Taxation and Finance To expand the definitions and exemption criteria so that all qualifying co-operatives can remain eligible for the Small Business Deduction (SBD).
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Michael Toye
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