• News for Chamber

    Wednesday, December 17, 2025
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:BC Chamber of Commerce Excited to Announce Jennifer Riley as CEO VANCOUVER, BC, December 17, 2025 — Following an extensive search process, the BC Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Jen Riley as the successful candidate for the CEO position. Her appointment becomes effective January 12, 2026.  “We are thrilled to have Jen taking on leadership of the BC Chamber of ...read more
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    Wednesday, December 17, 2025
     Free webinar – Every dollar counts: Get your benefits and credits! Do you earn a modest income or face challenges like unstable housing or limited access to services? Benefit and credit payments can help with essentials like rent, groceries, and childcare. Filing your taxes is the key to unlocking support. Join the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) free webinar on January 14 to learn more! We’ll ...read more
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    Wednesday, December 17, 2025
      December 16, 2025   TOP STORY Navigating Historic Uncertainty: The Canadian Chamber’s 2025 Year in Review   A Special Message from Our CEO and President From tariffs to a federal election to a budget 18 months in the making, 2025 has truly tested the resolve, resilience and adaptability of businesses and leaders across Canada. And yet, as the Canadian Chamber celebrates our ...read more
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    Thursday, December 11, 2025
    BC Chamber of Commerce - Open Letter to Premier :December 01, 2025Honourable David Eby, MLA  Premier British Columbia PO BOX 9041 STN Prov. Govt. Victoria, BC V8W 9E1   Dear Premier, A year ago, B.C.’s business community urged you to make improving British Columbia’s economy a top priority. We warned that B.C.’s fiscal and economic trajectory was deeply concerning and called for urgent ...read more
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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