GLOBAL BUSINESS COALITION MEMBERS NEWS

BDI: Retreat into nationalism is not an option for our country
BDI President urges parties to rapidly sound out coalition possibilities following federal elections

MEDEF-BDI: Strengthen cooperation & discuss common customs issues
Import-Export can be fostered through a more efficient management of customs procedures

CCC: Christiane Bergevin named as new chair of the Chamber
Ms. Bergevin, previously vice-chair, will take over from outgoing Chamber chair Duncan Wilson

TUSIAD organizes a seminar on “Global Trade: From Politics to Policy” in Istanbul
Strengthening multilateralism is the way out of the trade pessimism

Businesses across Canada and EU welcome the provisional implementation of CETA
A progressive FTA that covers nearly all sectors and aspects of Canada-EU trade

BusinessEurope: Tax systems must support take-up of digital technologies in Europe
EC communication on fair & efficient tax system in EU for the Digital Single Market released

CCC: A business checklist for boosting Canada’s trade with China
Report identifies where Canada can partner with China and meet its unique market needs

USCC releases ‘The IoT Revolution and Our Digital Security’ report
Report recommends 10 principles for Internet of Things security

USCC: Privacy Shield – What successful transatlantic cooperation looks like
Both governments do the first annual review of the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework

CEOE: South Africa can offer great business and investment opportunities
Integral Market Development Plan to promote Spanish companies in South Africa

USCC: USIBC hosts Secretary Wilbur Ross for ‘Road to Global Entrepreneurship’ Summit
US & India discussed the power of innovation and entrepreneurship to accelerate economic growth

CII: 12th Sustainability Summit – driving inclusive growth
Event focused on the collective journey of stakeholders in achieving SDGs by 2030

USCC statement on threats of withdrawal from US-South Korea trade agreement
Withdrawal to bring more self-harm to economy & national security, with no benefit in return

MEDEF welcomes labour law reforms as a step towards flexibility for businesses
The new legislation aims to free up energy in the labour market by injecting flexibility

CNI: Modernization of labour relations in Brazil a positive change
Can influence investment decisions, reduce excessive labour conflicts and foster job creation

Canadian Chamber CEO champions cross-border trade at NEG-ECP
Canadian & American business communities must work to protect & enhance their trade relationship

BDI: British government continues to lack a clear Brexit course
Customs exemptions proposals would create disproportionately large bureaucratic burdens

Ai Group role in the Fair Work Commission’s Family Friendly Provisions Case
Ai Group is playing a leading role in representing the interests of employers

BusinessEurope: CETA’s provisional application starts in September
A vast majority of the deal is of exclusive EU competence

Confindustria: Investments to recruit youths reconciles interests of businesses & families
Sufficient resources must be invested in ensuring full tax disbursement for the first three years

CCC: Chamber welcomes Jackie King as new Chief Operating Officer
Ms King officially joins the Canadian Chamber on September 25

USCC: Majority of small businesses concerned about Cybersecurity threats
Cybersecurity Education & Awareness campaign seeks to educate businesses of all sizes

CBI: Securing the free flow of data to the UK economy will be vital
Government has published proposals for future data sharing arrangements between the UK & EU

UIA: Argentina on the way to Business 20 (B20) 2018
B20 Argentina will be co-chaired by – ADEBA, BCBA, CACS, CAMARCO, SRA & UIA

BDI: NAFTA renegotiations must not slow down cross-border trade
Renegotiations must primarily take account of changes such as the digitalisation of trade

CNI: Brazil negotiates agreements with Mexico and Argentina
Negotiation of international agreements with EU & Mercosur to benefit Brazilian productive sector too

CII President pledges partnership for India@75
India@75 aims to encourage mass participation towards development

CBI launches new manufacturing council to help support UK’s makers
Council will bring together dozens of the UK’s top manufacturers from across the country

TUSIAD: The Board of Directors meets in Ankara
Delegation met Labour and Social Security Minister & Justice Minister

Ai Group: Kate Louis appointed as the new Head of Defence & Industry Policy
Kate succeeds Johnno O’Callaghan, who has retired after a long career supporting Australian industry