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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.

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.

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.

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.

In response to yesterday’s announcement by Canfor, that it will close its Plateau and Fort St. John operations in northern British Columbia, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement.

As British Columbia prepares for its provincial election this October, the BC Chamber of Commerce is shedding light on the economic and policy concerns that matter most to voters. A recent poll provides a comprehensive look into the electorate’s sentiments on various issues, including business climate, natural resource management, public services and voting intentions – including variations at the regional level and among demographics.

In response to the Lock-out of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Union by CN Rail and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement.

The BC Chamber of Commerce has wrapped up its 72nd AGM and Conference in Kelowna, which ran May 28 to May 30, 2024, and was attended by 180 delegates from across the province.

In response to the evacuation of communities in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Peace River Regional districts because of wildfires, and the impact that natural disasters have on communities and businesses across the province, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement:

The BC Chamber of Commerce responds to the announcement by Canadian Forest Products (Canfor) and Canfor Pulp, to permanently shut down the Polar Sawmill, shelve the planned reinvestment in the Houston sawmill and indefinitely curtail one production line at their Northwood pulp mill.