Welcome to the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Online
The British Columbia Chamber of Commerce is the largest, most broadly based business organization in the province. Chamber members have access to benefits, partnerships, networking opportunities and an advocacy process which ensures that the concerns of businesses of all sizes and sectors are being heard by the Provincial and Federal governments.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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UPCOMING EVENT
June 4 -5, 2012
BC Transportation Summit 2012 - New Panelist Added: China Southern Airlines is expanding its international routes to BC and is expected to plan in expanding role in the movement of people and goods to Asia -
NEWSLETTER
May 14, 2012
Public Affairs Update Newsletter - Issue 14 -
SURVEY
April 23, 2012
Help us find solutions to Canada's skills shortage in 1 minute. Please take this 5 question survey on issues related to integration services for immigrants, the 4th from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. -
NEWSLETTER
April 18, 2012
Insight for BC business - skill and training resources, government updates and more -
EDITORIAL
April 11, 2012
Overcoming Canada’s Skills Crisis - by Perrin Beatty, President & CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
IN THE NEWS
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Auditor Council Appointment Confirms Independent Leadership
April 25, 2012 -
Increased Certainty for Canada's Fisheries
April 25, 2012 -
Responsible Resource Development Plan Critical to BC’s Economic Prosperity
April 17, 2012 -
Chamber Welcomes Federal Budget as Unlocking BC's Potential
March 29, 2012 -
BC Chamber Applauds Jumbo Glacier Approval
March 20, 2012
RECENT POLICY SUCCESSES
- BC creates an Auditor General for Local Government
The concept for a Local Government Auditor General office in BC was developed in a BC Chamber of Commerce 2010 policy paper, which focused on creating equity in the property tax system and bringing transparency to local government.
Chambers of Commerce recognize that many local governments face challenges providing services with limited financial means. However, many tax rates are set with little to no involvement by the public and with no effective oversight.
Read the News Release
