IN THE NEWS
- November 28th, 2008
A minimum wage increase will mean a cutback in jobs - This misguided plan would impose more than $450 million in new labour costs on BC's small businesses, according to the BC Chamber of Commerce...
- November 26th, 2008
Retailers see small increases - BC Chamber of Commerce CEO John Winter said BC's economy is well structured despite the "doom and gloom" in the media.
- November 24th, 2008 - News Release
BC Chamber of Commerce Optimistic About Provincial Economic Position
- November 21st, 2008
CBC Radio: The Early Edition - The provincial and federal government are jumping to action to tackle our economic woes, but are they doing what's needed? We'll get two perspectives from Jim Sinclair, BC Federation of Labour President and John Winter, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce. Download this interview.
- November 21st, 2008
Nanaimo business taxes nearly three times the residential levy - Rising tax rates is a big concern within BC Chamber of Commerce District 2, which includes much of Vancouver Island. "We had a meeting in October...
- October 24th, 2008
Chamber supports premier's plan
The Abbotsford and BC Chamber of Commerce applauded Wednesday as Premier Gordon Campbell unveiled a 10-point economic plan that will help British Columbians...
- October 22, 2008 - News Release
BC Chamber of Commerce Praises Premier's Economic Plan
POLICY SUCCESSES
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November 3, 2008
Province announces protection of RRSPs from creditors - The Province will act to protect from creditors RRSP investments that are made with banks, just as they are protected now with insurance companies. -
October 30, 2008
Provincial Government introduces Asia Pacific Planner to help small business access export opportunities – www.bcexportasiapacific.ca New website includes small business guide to exporting, export readiness diagnostic tool, and access to one-on-one business coaching. -
October 28, 2008
2008 BC softwood exports to China set new record – 689,576 cubic metres as of August. -
September 26, 2008
BC to Move Forward with Northwest Transmission Line - Premier Gordon Campbell has announced the Province will immediately start the environmental assessment process and First Nations consultation on the Northwest Transmission Line along Highway 37. -
September 26, 2008
Premier Announces End to Coquihalla Tolls - Tolls on the Coquihalla Highway will be removed immediately, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today during his annual address to the Union of B.C. Municipalities.