BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on BCGEU Labour Action and Contract Negotiations
VANCOUVER, B.C., August 24, 2022 — Further to the open letter signed by 18 hospitality and business associations in response to the British Columbia General Employees’ Union’s (BCGEU) labour action and contract negotiations with the Government of B.C., Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The labour […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Releases 2022-2023 Policy and Positions Manual
The BC Chamber of Commerce (the BC Chamber) today released its Focusing Forward, 2022-2023 Policy and Positions Manual (Focusing Forward), which contains 55 policy statements and positions adopted by members at the provincial association’s 70th Annual General Meeting and Conference on June 7-9, 2022, in Prince George and online. The policies contained in the manual […]
BC Chamber of Commerce is Focusing Forward
The BC Chamber of Commerce hosted its 70th AGM and Conference in Prince George, June 7-9, 2022, the first in-person BC Chamber of Commerce event since 2019. With a full program of keynote speakers and panel discussions that included Indigenous leaders, and government and industry representatives, delegates discussed a range of topics including leadership, competitiveness, […]
Joint Industry Statement on the Introduction of Bill 10 and Union Certification
The following associations are surprised by the introduction of amendments to Bill 10 by the BC government, which proposes substantive change to the Labour Relations Code without any meaningful consultation with employers, and at a time when many businesses are still reeling from the pandemic. The right to choose union representation is guaranteed through legislation. […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Government of B.C. Declaration Act Action Plan
In response to the B.C. Government’s release of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan (Action Plan), Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The B.C. Government’s Action Plan unveiled today is a significant step in our province’s collective reconciliation journey. “The BC […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Responds to BC Budget 2022
The provincial government today unveiled its 2022 budget that reflects its plans to support priorities such as childcare, homelessness and mental health, reconciliation, and the continued transition to a low carbon economy. “The budget provides significant resources to support inclusive and clean growth as outlined in the government’s economic plan of last week,” said Fiona […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on BC Economic Plan
In response to the B.C. Government’s release of their new economic plan, StrongerBC: A Plan for Today, a Vision for Tomorrow (StrongerBC), Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The B.C. Government’s economic plan unveiled today provides a compelling vision. “The government’s pillars for inclusive and clean […]
Cannabis Working Group Releases Policy Recommendations, Call for Updates to Maximize Industry’s Potential
Today, the BC Chamber of Commerce Cannabis Working Group (Working Group) released Unlocking BC’s Cannabis Industry. The report provides a comprehensive set of recommendations to help build up the legal cannabis industry, improve the province’s economic competitiveness and diversify the economy. “Implementing the Working Group’s recommendations will unlock billions of dollars in private sector investment,” […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Paid Sick Days
In response to the provincial government’s introduction of permanent paid sick days, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “It is important to make sure employees are safe and healthy. Reducing transmission of illness in the workplace is a benefit to both individuals and their employers. “Our […]
BC Leads Next Steps on Reconciliation During Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM
This week, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting. Critically, two resolutions related to Indigenous reconciliation, submitted by BC-based chambers of commerce, were resoundingly passed by the national chamber network. The two resolutions were titled: Creating a Comprehensive Action Plan on Building a Sustainable Business Relationship with Indigenous Peoples and Establishment of […]