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"BC Chamber of Commerce and Immigrant Employment Council of BC’s new initiative will help employers recruit, onboard, and retain skilled immigrants."
The BC Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) and the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen local businesses across BC by tapping into the immigrant talent pipeline.

A year ago, B.C.’s business community urged you to make improving British Columbia’s economy a top priority. We warned that B.C.’s fiscal and economic trajectory was deeply concerning and called for urgent action to restore confidence, improve competitiveness, and spur growth in private-sector investment.

"Moving towards a single Canadian market will help the economy grow, businesses prosper and communities flourish"

In response to today’s announcement of the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement (CMRA) signed today in Yellowknife, Alex McMillan, CEO (Interim) of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement:

In response to the Province of British Columbia’s release of "Look West: Jobs and Prosperity for a Stronger British Columbia and Canada," Alex McMillan, CEO (Interim) of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement.

"Productivity and competitiveness measures welcome, however, concerns remain on spending."

In response to today’s federal budget, Alex McMillan, CEO (Interim) of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement.

This Small Business Week, and every week, the BC Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrates and champions the small business owners, entrepreneurs and business leaders who drive innovation, create jobs, and sustain communities in every corner of British Columbia.

In response to yesterday’s increased softwood lumber tariffs on Canadian companies, Alex McMillan, CEO (Interim) of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement:

Today at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Conference, the BC Chamber of Commerce renewed its call on senior levels of government to address the concurrent issues of crime, violence, vandalism, addictions and mental illnesses that are impacting business’ ability to operate in communities across the province.

In reaction to the announcement earlier today by Teck Resources and Anglo American of their plans to merge, Alex McMillan, CEO (Interim) of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement:

Today the BC Chamber of Commerce and the Chambers of Commerce Insurance Corporation of Canada (CCICC) announced a new partnership agreement that will see the Chambers Plan become the exclusive employee benefits insurance provider offered through chamber of commerce and boards of trade from coast to coast and will provide the BC Chamber of Commerce with an additional source of stable revenue.