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The BC Chamber of Commerce and chambers of commerce and boards of trade across the province are celebrating B.C. Chamber of Commerce Week, February 13 to 17, 2023.

The BC Chamber of Commerce has launched a new two-phase initiative that will address British Columbia’s acute workforce challenges and help build labour force capacity and resiliency.

In response to recent production curtailment and permanent shutdown announcements by forest sector companies, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement.

“The BC Chamber of Commerce supports the BC Green Party’s call to increase the exemption threshold for the Employer Health Tax (EHT) to $1.5 million."

“Jennifer brings a wealth of experience having worked extensively in the events industry and for private and not-for-profit organizations."

The economic environment is increasingly tenuous for many B.C. businesses grappling with rising input costs, a shortage of workers, supply chain disruptions and rising interest rates.

British Columbia’s delegates brought forward 12 resolutions to the policy debate – all 12 were ratified by conference delegates.

The BC Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2022 Small Business Week Summit, Oct. 17-21, where subject matter experts will discuss some of the key issues facing employers and provide practical steps on companies can navigate today’s challenging business environment.

"We are pleased the provincial government is taking steps to address this issue by giving municipalities the ability to provide relief to small businesses and non-profit organizations through new tax rate flexibility."

We understand the BCGEU is trying to put the best interests of its own members first, however, their labour action is putting thousands of private sector workers within the industries referenced above at risk.