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November 25, 2024
  • Finance & Taxation
  • International Relations and Trade
  • Jobs & Labour
In response to the announcement by US President-elect Donald Trump that he will introduce a 25% tariff on all products from Canada when he is inaugurated in January 2025, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement:
November 16, 2024
  • Innovation, Technology and Productivity
  • International Relations and Trade
In response to the decision by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to commence strike activity across the country today, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement:
November 12, 2024
  • Local & Regional Government
In response to the news of the death of Ambassador John Horgan, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement:
November 05, 2024
  • International Relations and Trade
  • Jobs & Labour
  • Transportation & Infrastructure
In response to the decision by members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 514 to commence strike activity and the BC Marine Employers Association (BCMEA) to lock out its Local 514 members yesterday, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement:
October 30, 2024
  • Finance & Taxation
  • Innovation, Technology and Productivity
  • Jobs & Labour
  • Local & Regional Government
  • Natural Resources
Following announcement of the provincial election results on October 28, 2024, the BC Chamber of Commerce together with other business and industry associations released the following open letter addressed to the party leaders.
October 24, 2024
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Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement in response to the announcement by the federal government regarding the changes to immigration targets and the Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) program:
October 10, 2024
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Today the BC Chamber of Commerce is releasing the results of its third and final poll in a series designed to underscore voters' expectations for economic leadership from political parties. The survey highlights growing dissatisfaction with BC's economic performance and a strong desire for the province to take advantage of its natural resources to unlock economic potential and create opportunities for younger generations.
September 23, 2024
  • Agriculture & Fisheries
  • Chamber Network
  • Education and Skills Training
  • Finance & Taxation
  • Housing
  • Innovation, Technology and Productivity
  • Jobs & Labour
  • Local & Regional Government
  • Natural Resources
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With the provincial election officially underway, the BC Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the top ten policy priorities its members believe are critical for the next Government of British Columbia to action to help create a healthy business environment.
September 18, 2024
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  • Innovation, Technology and Productivity
  • Jobs & Labour
  • Natural Resources
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The second of three polls commissioned by the BC Chamber of Commerce reveals why some British Columbians are reconsidering their political choices, driven by concerns over taxes, crime, and economic growth. The poll also indicates that a large majority of voters believe expanding natural resources would create more jobs across the economy, beyond a specific sector, and help address affordability issues.
September 10, 2024
  • Environment & Climate Change
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  • Health
  • Housing
  • Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation
  • Innovation, Technology and Productivity
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Today, British Columbia’s business community came together to call on the province’s political leaders to deliver a clear and actionable plan that fosters economic growth, increases prosperity, ignites innovation, and upholds our province’s entrepreneurial spirit.