Vancouver Fraser Port Authority expands noise reduction criteria to encourage quieter waters for endangered whale
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority expands noise reduction criteria to encourage quieter waters for endangered whales February 11, 2018 – Vancouver, B.C.: The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has expanded its industry-leading EcoAction* Program to encourage ships that call on the Port of Vancouver to quiet the waters for the endangered whale population along the southern coast […]
Vancouver Island Chambers Unite to Protect Marine-Based Tourism Following Federal SRKW Critical Habitat Zone Extension
News Release — For immediate release VANCOUVER ISLAND CHAMBERS UNITE TO PROTECT MARINE-BASED TOURISMFOLLOWING FEDERAL SRKW CRITICAL HABITAT ZONE EXTENSION Coastal communities warn potential closures could have devastating effects on local economies VICTORIA, B.C. (Dec. 6, 2018) – Following the federal government’s designation of a 5,025-square kilometer Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whale critical […]
BC Chamber calls introduction of Ride-Hailing Legislation: “A step in the right direction.”
However, Chamber calls for a distinct ridesharing model, and faster implementation Nov. 19, 2018, VANCOUVER — The BC Chamber of Commerce is pleased with today’s introduction of the Passenger Transportation Amendment Act, that will allow app-based ‘ride-hailing’ companies in BC. “Ride-hailing services will provide reliable transportation options across the province, especially in more rural communities […]
BC Chamber of Commerce discouraged by Court of Appeal Decision on Trans Mountain
Vancouver, August 30, 2018 – Though it will take time to review the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision today, the BC Chamber is extremely disappointed that the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is now in legal limbo. “The message we just sent to investors is that it’s nearly impossible to get resource projects done in Canada, […]
Advocacy win: new tool enacted to protect BC chamber network brand
Vancouver, August 13, 2018 – After meeting with representatives from the Richmond and BC Chambers of Commerce, Honourable Jinny Sims, Minister of Citizens’ Services, acted swiftly to bolster the Chamber brand across British Columbia. Minister Sims has introduced a protocol effective immediately wherein any organization which wishes to register in BC under either the name “Chamber of Commerce” or […]
BC Chamber of Commerce pleased to know Trans Mountain pipeline will be built – cautions investor confidence is still shaken
Vancouver, May 29, 2018 – While the federal government’s $4.5 billion purchase of the Trans Mountain pipeline and its related infrastructure is an extraordinary measure, the BC Chamber is pleased to see the project move forward. “It’s long-overdue good news that Canada will get its resources to tidewater and stop selling to a single customer – but […]
54 resolutions pass at the province’s largest business policy forum: BC Chamber AGM
Kamloops, May 26, 2018 – 54 resolutions have been passed after further passionate debate and discussion during the BC Chamber of Commerce’s AGM in Kamloops (May 24-26). Passed policy resolutions of note include: Progressive Housing Solutions to Address Workforce Challenges – submitted by Richmond Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Minimizing Undue Negative Impacts of […]
From electoral reform to the speculation tax and a competitive LNG industry — 20 resolutions pass at BC Chamber AGM
From electoral reform to the speculation tax and a competitive LNG industry — 20 resolutions pass at BC Chamber AGM Kamloops, May 25, 2018 – More than 200 business and Chamber leaders debated, discussed, and passed 20 new business and economic policies today at the BC Chamber’s 66th Annual General Meeting in Kamloops. Passed policy resolutions of note on day one include: Minimizing Undue Negative […]
Chamber leaders from across the province gather for BC’s largest business policy forum
More than 200 business and Chamber leaders from across BC are meeting in Kamloops for the BC Chamber AGM: ‘The Business of Insight’, to vote on new business and economic policies. Policies that are adopted become part of the BC Chamber’s advocacy agenda. This year, at least 52 proposed policies will be up for debate. […]
Confidence in Canada remains in question despite meeting between Prime Minister, Premiers
April 15, 2018 (Vancouver, BC) – Today, the Government of Canada announced it will assert federal jurisdiction through pending legislation and begin discussions with Kinder Morgan on the financial framework for a potential taxpayer-funded investment in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project to mitigate the risk created by the BC Government’s continued opposition to the project. […]