b'Message from the ChairMessage de la prsidente du ConseilHeather Lake-WellingtonA s we embrace the warmth and vibrancy of summer, I hopeL t dploie sa chaleur et sa vitalit autour de nous. Profitez you can find time for relaxation and joy in the simple pleas- de ce temps pour vous dtendre et savourer les plaisirs ures: long summer days, outdoor meals, the beauty of nature,simples : longues journes ensoleilles, repas en plein air, and time with your family and friends. beauts naturelles et moments prcieux avec vos proches.Summer brings a sense of renewal and energy, and as we look to theLa belle saison insuffle un sentiment de renouveau et dnergie. Le future, the post-election landscape presents a unique opportunity forcontexte post-lectoral offre au Canada une occasion unique de Canada to build on its strengths. Its a time to come together with abtir sur ses forces. Lheure est venue de nous unir pour la relance commitment to unity, economic recovery, sustainability and socialconomique, la durabilit et lquit sociale. Abordons ce moment equity. Let us embrace this moment with optimism and determinationavec optimisme et dtermination pour faonner ensemble lavenir as we collectively shape the path forward for our great nation.de notre grande nation.Both provincial and federal governments are actively discussing howLes gouvernements provinciaux et fdraux discutent activement to address the housing shortage and the growing demand for afford- des solutionsla pnurie de logements. Ils envisagent plusieurs able housing. Governments are looking to implement policies tomesures pour acclrer la construction : nouvelles taxes, rduction expedite the construction of new housing units, including institutingdes frais pour les promoteurs et rforme des lois de zonage.new tax measures, reducing developer fees, and reforming zoning lawsCes changements faciliteront le dveloppement doptionsto facilitate the development of diverse housing options.rsidentielles diversifies.Carney promised to cut the GST on new homes valued under Le premier ministre Carney sengagesupprimer la TPS sur $1 million for first-time buyers. He also promised to create a newles nouvelles maisons de moins dun million pour les premiers entity called Build Canada Homes to get the federal government backacheteurs. Il promet aussi de crer Build Canada Homes, entit qui into the business of home building and to provide capital and finan- rintroduira le gouvernement fdral dans la construction rsiden-cing to affordable home builders. All levels of government must worktielle. Cette structure fournira capital et financement aux construc-together to ensure that Canadians and relocating employees haveteurs de logements abordables. Tous les paliers gouvernementaux access to affordable housing options. doivent collaborer pour garantir laccs au logement abordable.The relocation industry is currently navigating a landscape filled withLindustrie de la rinstallation affronte actuellement des dfis complex challenges, including ongoing trade tensions and tariffs,complexes. Tensions commerciales, tarifs douaniers, frontires sticky borders, a decline in relocation and ever-growing economicrigides, dclin des rinstallations et proccupations conomiques concerns. This is impacting global mobility, making it essential foraffectent la mobilit mondiale. Les entreprises doivent adapter companies to adapt their strategies and budget allocations. It is crucialleurs stratgies et leurs budgets facecette nouvelle ralit. Les for CERC members to stand together, stay informed and agile, andmembres du CERC doivent rester solidaires, informs et agiles face adapt their approaches to the evolving needs of the workforce. aux besoins volutifs de la main-duvre.You can join us in shaping the future of global talent mobility at ourJoignez-vousnous pour faonner lavenir de la mobilit des annual conference in Calgary this September 14 to 16. It promises totalents lors de notre confrence annuelleCalgary du 14 au 16 be a pivotal gathering of industry leaders, HR executives, relocationseptembre. Cet vnement majeur transformera votre perspective professionals and innovators from Canada and beyond, all comingprofessionnelle en seulement trois jours intenses. Les dirigeants together to foster collaboration and share insights on the latest trendsdindustrie, cadres RH, professionnels de la rinstallation et innova-in talent mobility.teurs du Canada et dailleurs sy runiront dans une atmosphre de partage exceptionnel. 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