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 […]
Building Resilience to Thrive – Business Foundations
Recovery starts now! Examine the fundamental building blocks that drive great business through the Building Resilience to Thrive – Business Foundations course. About this event This is a new course in Building Resilience to Thrive, which introduces new concepts to help your business with recovery, resiliency, and growth. This course will be relevant to individuals/businesses […]
Policies Passed at BC Chamber AGM Will Help Businesses Compete, Innovate and Be Inclusive in Post-Pandemic Era
On May 28-29, 2021, Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade from across the province gathered online at the 69th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the BC Chamber of Commerce. The event included the annual policy sessions where 70 policy resolutions, submitted by 24 Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, were tabled, debated […]
BC Chamber Network Passes Ground-Breaking DRIPA Policy Resolution at 2021 AGM & Conference
At the 2021 Virtual AGM & Conference of the BC Chamber of Commerce on May 28-29, 2021, the Chamber network passed a ground-breaking policy resolution that calls for actionable steps to move forward B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) legislation. The provincial government passed its DRIPA legislation in November 2019 to […]
BC Chamber Network Pauses to Acknowledge the Stolen Lives of 215 Indigenous Children from Kamloops Residential School
Last week, a tragic story broke in the community of Kamloops, on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc people. The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation confirmed that the remains of 215 children, who were students at the former Kamloops Residential School, have been found. To echo the words of Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir, this is an […]
Vivek Sharma
Vivek Sharma is a hospitality and tourism professional with more than 25 years of experience in the global hospitality industry. His career has taken him around the world. With assignments in the Caribbean Islands, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, spanning more than seven countries, he has delivered benchmark-setting growth and expansions for […]
Katy Player
Katy is an HR executive with 20 years’ experience leading large teams and change initiatives in both the public and private sectors. She currently holds the role of Senior Vice President, People with Canfor, a global leader in the production of wood products and green energy with operations in Canada, the United States and Sweden. During her tenure at Canfor […]
Julie Ziebart
As a partner of MNP LLP, one of Canada’s fastest growing professional services firms, Julie draws on over two decades of experience with clients in multiple industries and organizations to provide guidance in navigating business challenges to help her clients thrive. Julie primarily provides comprehensive assurance and advisory services to small and medium sized businesses […]