Big Thinking for Small Business: BC Chamber’s Recommendations for Economic Recovery
The BC Chamber of Commerce completed its recommendations for BC’s Economic Recovery Plan on behalf of it’s 36,000 members, and submitted this report to government on July 21. This submission will help the Province design a plan to support BC’s businesses and our economy as we move out of crisis and toward recovery. Our submission […]
BC Chamber Voices Concerns About Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act
On July 20, 2020, the BC Chamber and 21 other BC business associations sent a letter to the Hon. Harry Bains, outlining the business community’s concerns with Bill 23, Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act, 2020, which was tabled in the legislature on July 14.
BC Chamber of Commerce submits letter to Canadian Transportation Agency in support of Canadian freight companies
Re: BC Chamber of Commerce Submission to CTA Vancouver Freight Rail Investigation Trade diversification is on the mind of BC business. Our network of over 35,000 members across the province has indicated that sales from outside the province will continue to have a significant impact on their revenues. Our Collective Perspectives survey – an annual […]
Open Letter on Union-Only Monopoly Hiring Deals for Public Construction Projects
BC Chamber signed an open letter on union-only monopoly hiring deals for public construction projects. Read the letter here.
Business Community Calls on Government to Protect Workers’ Right to a Secret Ballot
In a joint submission to the BC Labour Relations Code Review Panel, the BC Chamber of Commerce – along with 12 other significant business associations – has called on the BC Government to protect workers’ rights to a secret ballot in union certification votes. Read the full submission here.