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Thursday, February 14, 2019
Remember the days where important working files were saved on a floppy disc, not the cloud? Or bills were paid via mail, not just instantly with the touch of a button on your smartphone? Lots has changed in the last few decades, but unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Canadian taxation. The last time Canada undertook a comprehensive review of its tax system, humankind had yet
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Categories: Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Political, Community, Education
Thursday, January 10, 2019
5 Minutes for Business
In this month’s 5 Minutes for Business, we take a closer look at Canada’s energy sector and how Canada’s regulatory system is limiting the ability to get energy products to market.
Canada’s energy resources are of strategic importance and getting support right for this sector is not about offering the sector loans; it is about creating a
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Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Political
Monday, January 07, 2019
5 Minutes for Business
Dear Bev,
In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, we examine the accelerating pace of change in our economy. For many sectors, the economic fundamentals, the borders of industries, the value of different assets and even the types of competitors are rapidly shifting.
While change to this degree can be
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Categories: Community, General News Article, Chamber, Economic, Political
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Dear Bev,
Today’s announcement by the federal government of 1.6 billion dollars to support Canada’s struggling oil and gas sector is a band-aid, not a cure for what ails Canada’s oil and gas sector.
“The country’s struggle to get our energy products to global markets, where they can get a fair price, is the issue. It is a failure that hurts the entire country,” said
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Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Chamber, Economic, Political
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Dear Bev,
Each year, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance invites Canadians to share their ideas for the next federal budget. The Committee then presents a report to the House with its recommendations.
This year’s theme was: “Economic Growth: Ensuring Canada’s Competitiveness” and over 650 parties, including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, responded.
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Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Chamber, Economic, Political
Monday, December 17, 2018
December 17, 2018
The Senate of Canada
c/o Senator Richard Neufeld
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A4
By Email: richard.neufeld@sen.parl.gc.ca sencom@sen.parl.gc.ca
Re: Bill C-69
Dear Senators;
I am writing on behalf of the Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce in regards to our concerns with Bill C-69. We represent over 225 businesses in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM). The
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Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Chamber, Economic, Political
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has issued the following press release regarding the development of a regional economic strategy. They are seeking input from citizens and businesses through meetings and two surveys. Businesses will be invited to participate in a business survey through an email from the NRRM. If you don't recieve an invitation please contact the NRRM at
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Categories: Community, General News Article, Political, Chamber, Economic, Papers/Research, Press Release
Thursday, December 06, 2018
The Provincial and Federal governments will be implementing Caribou recovery plans for Boreal Caribou. The Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce has been working with the BC Chamber and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality to lobby for open and transparant consultation that will lead to a well balanced plan for Caribou recovery.
We have the support of Chambers across BC through the adoption
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Categories: Political, Chamber, Economic, Human Interest, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
Last night, business and association executives, as well as senior public servants, gathered at our annual Crystal Ball Symposium to hear from leading experts on how trends in technology, the global economy and international politics will affect Canadian business 2019 and beyond.
This year’s event featured Linda Mantia, Chief Operating Officer for Manulife.
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Categories: Community, General News Article, Political, Chamber, Economic, Papers/Research
Thursday, November 08, 2018
5 Minutes for Business
In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, we examine how in order to remain competitive, businesses need to focus inwards and begin investing in and improving how they navigate mental health in their workplace.
With most adults spending more of their waking hours at work and with one in five Canadians experiencing a mental
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Categories: Community, Education, Chamber, Economic, General News Article
Monday, October 22, 2018
The Canada Revenue Agency has released the following information: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.
Did you know?
If you don’t file your GST/HST returns, your tax refund will be placed on hold.
The Canada Revenue Agency
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Categories: Economic, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
5 Minutes for Business
In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, we examine how social media can be used as a tool to create economic growth and foster competitiveness for Canadian businesses.
The impact social media has as a means to reach customers, encourage female entrepreneurship and millennial business ownership will continue to grow. We
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Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Education, General News Article
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Fort Nelson First Nation has released a FAQ regarding the Community Forest. The Community Forest will be a commercial forest within the NRRM. The Demonstration Forest will fall within it's boundaries however there is no link to the Community Trails. Please see below for the full FAQ or click here for the pdf
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Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Political
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