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    Chamber Letter to Scotiabank: 11/27/2025
    Thursday, November 27, 2025
         November 24, 2025ScotiabankRe: Closure of the Fort Nelson Scotiabank Branch  On behalf of the Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express our deep concern regarding the recent decision to close the Scotiabank branch in Fort Nelson and relocate all banking services to Fort St. John, approximately 400 kms away.  This decision poses significant challenges for both ...read more
    Categories: Community, Chamber, Economic
    BC Chamber on Inter-Provincial Trade Agreement: 11/20/2025
    Thursday, November 20, 2025
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Inter-Provincial Trade AgreementMoving towards a single Canadian market will help the economy grow, businesses prosper and communities flourish VANCOUVER, BC, November 19, 2025 — In response to today’s announcement of the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement (CMRA) signed today in Yellowknife, Alex McMillan, CEO (Interim) of the BC Chamber ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Political, Press Release
    BC Chamber on Federal Budget 2025: 11/7/2025
    Friday, November 07, 2025
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on the Federal BudgetProductivity and competitiveness measures welcome, however, concerns remain on spending VANCOUVER, BC, November 4, 2025 - In response to today’s federal budget, Alex McMillan, CEO (Interim) of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The first budget from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government ...read more
    Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Chamber, Economic, Political
    CRA - Maximum Pensionable Earnings & Contributions for 2026: 11/5/2025
    Wednesday, November 05, 2025
    English versionCanada Revenue Agency Announces Maximum Pensionable Earnings and Contributions for 2026CPP contribution rates and amounts The Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) for 2026 will be $74,600.00, up from $71,300.00 in 2025. The basic exemption amount for 2026 will remain at $3,500.00. Employee and employer Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contribution rates for 2026 remain at 5.95%, ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, Economic, Community, General News Article
    CRA - Businesses: Go Online to register for a business Number or CRA account: 11/5/2025
    Wednesday, November 05, 2025
    English version — La version française suitBusinesses: Go online to register for a business number or CRA program account Starting November 3, 2025, registrations for new business number (BN) or Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) program accounts must be done online. The CRA is moving away from phone-based registrations, so if you call the Business Enquiries (BE) line to register, you’ll be directed ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, Economic, Political, Community, General News Article
    Government of Canada Pay Transparency Act: 8/21/2025
    Thursday, August 21, 2025
    The Pay Transparency Act became law in 2023, and employers above a certain size must post pay transparency reports annually. In 2025, employers with 300 or more employees are required to publicly post pay transparency reports. Key Date & Information: - Employers must publicly post pay transparency reports by November 1 each year - 2025: Applies to employers with 300+ employees (total B.C. employee ...read more
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