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VANCOUVER, B.C., September 14, 2023 — 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 CEBA loan repayments:

In response to the decision by members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) to reject the tentative agreement that would have ended the labour dispute at west coast ports, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement.

In response to the announcement by the Honourable Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, of the $10.5 million Securing Small Business Rebate Program, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement.

In response to the ILWU decision to reject the tentative agreement with the BCMEA and resume labour action at west coast ports, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement.

In response to the announced tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) to end the labour action at west coast ports, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement.

The BC Chamber of Commerce has released its 2023-2024 Policies and Positions Manual that contains 61 policies adopted by members at the 71st AGM and Conference in Whistler last month. The policies cover a broad spectrum of provincial and federal issues critical to the success of B.C.’s business community.

In light of the strike by members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) entering its fifth day and the decision by the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) to step back from bargaining, Fiona Famulak released this statement.

In response to the closure of Highway 4 on Vancouver Island due to the Cameron Bluffs wildfire, and the impact that natural disasters are having on communities and businesses across the province.

The BC Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of the highly anticipated “Addressing the Labour Market Gap Report”, funded by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.

More than 170 delegates from across the province will gather to discuss important issues impacting businesses.