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"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."

"The BC Chamber of Commerce and its members urge the government to work with First Nations, industry, labour and communities on meaningful consultation before further deferrals are implemented.”

Two resolutions related to Indigenous reconciliation, submitted by BC-based chambers of commerce, were resoundingly passed by the national chamber network.

Delivered through a partnership between the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the National Chambers Insight Community (NCIC), this survey was conducted to identify how prepared businesses are for cyber security threats. 

"This Small Business Week, Oct. 18-24, I want to express my sincere gratitude for small businesses across British Columbia and to applaud their courage, resilience and perseverance as they’ve confronted challenges and overcome hurdles in their path."

The Big Thinking for Small Business plan underpins the pan-provincial priorities as set out by the BC Chamber of Commerce to guide the province through continued recovery efforts