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“The BC Chamber of Commerce is disappointed that the government did not take steps to address the high operating costs associated with doing business in British Columbia, some of which are the result of government policies"

The BC Chamber of Commerce, along with chambers of commerce and boards of trade across B.C., is celebrating Chamber of Commerce Week in British Columbia, February 14-18.

The study shows steelmaking coal operations in BC’s Elk Valley make up 80% of GDP for the region, sustain more than 30,000 jobs and contribute $1.5 billion in revenues annually to three levels of government.

“Roxanne brings over 15 years of experience managing, re-building and improving business processes and technical environments in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors"

"Unlocking BC’s Cannabis Industry" report provides a comprehensive set of recommendations to help build up the legal cannabis industry, improve the province’s economic competitiveness and diversify the economy.

"As a result of the pandemic, the need for more complex care options is greater than ever before. Cutting red tape to develop tailored housing options with urgency, is therefore critical,”

The BC Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the federal government, is pleased to announce that 88 applications have been received, seeking over $5 million in asks to support Shop Local initiatives across the province.

“Our concern with today’s announcement is that unlike the temporary paid sick days program, the cost for permanent paid sick leave will be born solely by employers."

In response to the BC Government’s decision to ration gasoline in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast, Sea-to-Sky Corridor and Vancouver Island, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released this statement.

“In the last 48 hours, we have lost all major transportation routes connecting the Interior of our province with the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland."