BC Chamber Celebrates TMX Approval— “It’s a Good Day for Canada.”
BC Chamber Celebrates TMX Approval— “It’s a Good Day for Canada.” But Cautions that Federal Government Must Focus on Realistic Policy to Attract Investment Moving Forward VANCOUVER June 18, 2019– The BC Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see the approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline today—a project that is projected to inject $46.7 billion […]
BC Chamber Reacts to C-69: Bill will increase economic uncertainty and impede critical infrastructure projects
BC Chamber Reacts to C-69: Bill will increase economic uncertainty and impede critical infrastructure projects VANCOUVER June 12, 2019–The BC Chamber of Commerce has long advocated for a balanced approach to protecting the environment and ensuring economic growth and prosperity for Canadian businesses and families. The Federal Government’s decision today to reject many of the amendments […]
Critical Policies Pass at BC Chamber AGM
2019 Advocacy will Include: Emergency Management, Rental Housing, Tax Reform, and the Economic Impacts of ‘Species Protection’ Measures VANCOUVER May 29, 2019– Chambers from across B.C. descended on Burnaby from May 23-25 to discuss and debate key policy issues impacting the province at the BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting & Conference. This marked a […]
Delegates Pass 33 Policy Resolutions at BC Chamber AGM
Burnaby, May 25, 2018 – More than 230 business and Chamber leaders debated, discussed, and passed 33 new business and economic policies today at the BC Chamber’s 67th Annual General Meeting in Burnaby. Passed policy resolutions of note include: Streamlining the Regulatory Transition of the BC Cannabis Industry: submitted by the Nelson & District Chamber of […]
BC Chamber Responds to Defacto Chinook Fishing Closures
BC Chamber Responds to Defacto Chinook Fishing Closures Coastal businesses say conservation impacts are too small, and the economic costs too high April 18, 2019, VANCOUVER—On April 16 the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) announced new management measures aimed to protect Chinook salmon stock on BC’s Westcoast. While the BC Chamber applauds the […]
Ridesharing Now for BC’ responds to Transportation Network Report
‘Ridesharing Now for BC’ responds to report from Select Standing Committee VANCOUVER – March 26, 2019 – The BC Chamber, as a member of the Ridesharing Now Coalition, would like to share the following statement in response to the report released today from the Select Standing Committee on Crown Corporations: Ridesharing Now for BC is pleased the […]
Budget 2019 leaves business concerns on the sidelines
Budget 2019 leaves business concerns on the sidelines Scarce attention to tax competitiveness a major concern: BC Chamber VANCOUVER – March 19, 2019 – Today’s federal budget fell short of addressing the fundamental issues affecting BC business. And, while there were some small wins in the budget, it failed to address key issues like global tax competitiveness, reduced business confidence, and a slumping […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Supports Recommendations of National Energy Board to move forward with the TMX
BC Chamber of Commerce Supports Recommendations of National Energy Board to move forward with the TMX Agrees in the importance of prudence when balancing environmental and economic impacts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: VANCOUVER, BC. Feb. 22, 2019 – The BC Chamber of Commerce supports a report released today by the National Energy Board (NEB), which […]
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 […]