WE GAVE OUR TWO CENTS | FEDERAL BUDGET 2025 SUBMISSION
Just like training for the upcoming season, putting in the work to improve isn’t always flashy. Here at POW, we're pushing for bold change and building a better future. Backed by a community of nearly 40,000 members, POW Canada brings the collective voice of outdoor enthusiasts to decision-makers.
Recently, we submitted three key recommendations to the federal government’s 2025 budget process. Check out the full detailed submission here, or scroll on to learn more.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendation #1: Allocate $250,000 to support efforts to capture the economic and social contributions of the Outdoor Recreation Economy within StatsCan reporting structure through the creation of a dedicated satellite account.
Recommendation #2: To support Canada’s ambition to be a clean energy super power, finalize the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credits (ITCs), including a new ITC (10%) for projects built within traditional energy communities.
Recommendation #3: Modernize Canada’s wildfire response and defense posture, leveraging dual-use technologies and personnel consistent with Canada’s 2% GDP defense spending commitment.
Budgets decide the future and we’re making sure that the future includes winter.