BC Chamber of Commerce Launches Seven Regional Resource Guides to Support Small Business in BC’s Restart Plan
Today, the BC Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the provincial government’s Sector Labour Market Partnership Program (SLMP) and with funding provided by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, launched seven regional Resource Guides for Small Business Resiliency. The Resource Guides are tailor-made to support businesses in each of the seven economic regions […]
BC Chamber Welcomes Phase 3 of BC’s Restart Plan, Calls for Patience as People and Businesses Transition
Yesterday, the provincial government announced that the province of British Columbia will move to Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan at 12:00am PDT on Thursday, July 1, 2021. The news comes following confirmation that the criteria for moving to Step 3 i.e. at least 70% of the 18+ population has been vaccinated with dose 1, […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Federal Government’s $5.5million investment in Shop Local Campaign in B.C.
The BC Chamber of Commerce welcomes the announcement made by the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government and M.P. for Vancouver Quadra, on June 24, 2021, that funding of up to $5.5 million is ear-marked for British Columbia as part of a national Shop Local initiative designed to encourage people to shop locally and […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Policy Win as Provincial Government Launches Home Delivery for Non-Medical Cannabis Products
The BC Chamber of Commerce, together with BC Chamber Cannabis Working Group, applauds the provincial government’s announcement that licensed cannabis retailers will be able to deliver non-medical cannabis products directly to consumers starting July 15, 2021. Within the announcement, government also stated it will be removing security verification requirements for cannabis workers. The announcement represents […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Proud Champion of 50 – 30 Challenge
The BC Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has committed to the 50 – 30 Challenge, an initiative between the Government of Canada, business and diversity organizations, that asks organizations to aspire to two goals: Gender parity (“50%”) on Canadian board(s) and senior management; and Significant representation (“30%”) on Canadian board(s) and […]
BC Chamber Welcomes BC Restart Plan
VANCOUVER, BC, May 25, 2021 —Today, the provincial government unveiled its four-step restart plan to safely bring the people of British Columbia back together. Starting May 25, 2021 there will be a gradual return to business, important social connections, and activities. Driven by data, including the number of adults vaccinated, COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations and […]
BC Chamber Celebrates Increased Funding and Expanded Eligibility of Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant
VANCOUVER, BC, April 26, 2021 —Today, the provincial government announced that it is adding more than $75 million to the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant, bringing the amount available for hard-hit B.C. businesses to more than $125 million. With the increased funding, eligible businesses will receive up to $20,000 to help with expenses like employee wages, […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Responds to BC Budget 2021
Prudent budget aligns with BC Chamber’s Big Thinking for Small Business three-pillar recovery plan, addresses urgent business recovery needs Today, the provincial government unveiled its 2021 budget that reflects the uncertainty of the environment that both the private and public sectors are operating in. The budget demonstrates the government’s continued commitment to the financial supports […]
BC Chamber Will Continue to Advocate Vigorously for Business Amid New and Extended Pandemic Restrictions
Today, the provincial government announced that it will be extending its provincial health restrictions that came into effect on March 29, 2021 at 11.59pm, for another five weeks until midnight on May 25, 2021, and that include: The variance allowing indoor religious gatherings and worship services between March 28, 2021 and May 13, 2021 is […]
BC Chamber Welcomes Circuit Breaker Business Relief for Businesses Impacted by Recent Restrictions
Today, the provincial government announced that it will provide more than $50 million to help the 14,000 restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness centres affected by the March 30, 2021, provincial health orders. The new Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant will provide affected businesses with up to $10,000 in one-time funding to help with […]