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The 2027 BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Conference will be held in Richmond, BC.

After a first 100 days spent listening to chambers and boards of trade across British Columbia, Jen Riley shares what she's heard, what she believes, and where the BC Chamber is headed.

Budget 2026 expanded BC's Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to cover professional services for the first time, including things like accounting, security and engineering.

The Government of British Columbia announced today that the province will permanently adopt daylight saving time. After clocks spring forward on March 8, 2026, they will not be turned back, ending twice-yearly time changes for good and transitioning B.C. to a single, stable time zone year-round.

On February 19, 2026, the Government of British Columbia announced a $50 million investment to expand access to nasal naloxone across the province as part of ongoing efforts to address the toxic drug crisis.

Jen Riley, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement in response to the release of Budget 2026 by the Government of British Columbia.

As BC Chamber of Commerce Week runs from February 9-13, it offers an opportunity to pause and reflect on the role business networks play at a time of heightened complexity across British Columbia.

Following an extensive search process, the BC Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Jen Riley as the successful candidate for the CEO position. Her appointment becomes effective January 12, 2026.

Today in Vancouver, the Honourable David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, along with over 20 members of his cabinet and caucus, attended the annual Premier & Cabinet luncheon, hosted by the BC Chamber of Commerce.

"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.