AmCham Canada’s policy agenda is focused on strengthening Canada’s competitiveness and advancing a durable, mutually beneficial Canada–U.S. economic partnership.
With strategic guidance from the Policy Advisory Council (PAC), AmCham Canada’s five National Policy Committees bring together member expertise to identify emerging challenges, develop practical recommendations, and engage constructively with governments and stakeholders on both sides of the border.
Across its policy work, AmCham Canada advocates for predictability, regulatory clarity, open and fair markets, and greater alignment between Canada and the United States. These principles support investment, innovation, resilient supply chains, and North America’s long-term prosperity and security.
Trade & Competitiveness
- Canada-U.S. trade and investment under CUSMA-USMCA
- Predictable, rules-based trade
- Regulatory cooperation and alignment
- Border efficiency and trade facilitation
- Integrated and resilient supply chains
- Productivity, investment, and competitiveness
Defence & Security
Economic security and national security are increasingly interconnected. AmCham Canada supports deeper Canada–U.S. defence cooperation, stronger North American industrial capacity, and procurement policies that deliver timely capabilities while encouraging competition, innovation, and investment.
Areas of focus
- Canada–U.S. defence and security cooperation
- Defence industrial capacity
- Open, transparent, and competitive procurement
- Defence and dual-use innovation
- Economic security and resilience
- Secure and trusted supply chains
Technology & Innovation
Innovation is essential to economic growth and competitiveness. AmCham Canada supports clear, proportionate, and internationally aligned policy frameworks that encourage investment, enable the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, and promote open, fair, and seamless cross-border business.
Areas of focus
- Artificial intelligence
- Cybersecurity and critical cyber systems
- Digital trade and cross-border data flows
- Clear and interoperable regulatory standards
- Innovation and commercialization
- Future-ready workforce development
Life Sciences & Health Innovation
A strong life-sciences and healthcare ecosystem improves patient outcomes while supporting research, investment, and economic growth. AmCham Canada works to advance a predictable policy environment that recognizes the value of innovation, supports regulatory modernization, and improves Canadians’ access to new medicines and healthcare technologies.
Areas of focus
- Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
- Medical and healthcare technologies
- Research, development, and commercialization
- Timely and internationally aligned regulation
- Investment and intellectual property
- Patient access to innovation
Energy Security
Reliable, affordable, and secure energy is fundamental to economic growth, national security, and North American competitiveness. AmCham Canada supports policies that enable investment, strengthen energy security, accelerate responsible infrastructure development, strengthen critical-mineral supply chains, and deepen cross-border energy cooperation.
Areas of focus
- North American energy security
- Critical energy infrastructure
- Critical minerals and secure supply chains
- Predictable and efficient permitting
- Investment and innovation
- Cross-border energy cooperation