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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
    Categories: Chamber, Economic, Human Interest, Community, General News Article
    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
    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: Community, General News Article, Chamber, Economic, Political
    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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