News for Economic

          Application portal now open!         To provide small businesses with funds for eligible commercial property crime and vandalism repairs, or to implement eligible preventative measures, the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation has launched its $10.5 million Securing Small Business Rebate Program.  The BC Chamber of ...read more

Your association or organization has been identified as a key stakeholder of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We hope you will share the following information with your membership.English version *  Small Business Week is here: make sure you check out the Canada Revenue Agency’s information and resources that are tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs  This Small Business Week, the Canada ...read more

The Canada Employment Insurance Commission Actuarial Report calls for an increase to EI rates in 2024.  The Fort Nelson Chamber has sent the following letter to government For a copy of the letter click here  Canada Employment Insurance Commission Actuarial Report & 2024 Increase to EI  Dear Minister Boissonnault,  We are writing today on behalf of the Fort Nelson & District Chamber of ...read more

The Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce joined Chambers across the country to call on the federal government to extend the time frame for businesses to repay the CEBA loan.  The loans came at a time critical for businesses however with the ongoing impacts from the pandemic, rising costs and interest rates businesses may not be in a position to fully repay by the end of December 2023 voiding ...read more