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“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."

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.

“We are pleased that some of the 216 recommendations in the Report on the Budget 2023 Consultation are aimed at addressing the challenges that small- and medium-sized businesses continue to face"

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.

The BC Chamber of Commerce released its Focusing Forward, 2022-2023 Policy and Positions Manual (Focusing Forward), which contains 55 policy statements and positions adopted by members at the provincial association’s 70th Annual General Meeting and Conference.

The BC Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s announcement to bring together academia, industry, and government to create more productive, diverse, and resilient food-supply chains.