IN THE NEWS
- July 3, 2009
Beware 'buy Canadian' backlash, we need the trade with US - ... as are the BC Chamber of Commerce and most other business groups, on both sides of the border, that have given the issue any thought at all.
- June 30, 2009
Metro Vancouver coalition pushes for $450 million for public transit - The Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation, composed of mayors of 18 Metro ... and BC Chamber of Commerce president John Winter...
- June 26, 2009
Changing direction - Business is urging a cautious approach with the BC Chamber of Commerce calling for thorough consultation.
- June 10, 2009 - NEWS RELEASE
BC’s New Cabinet Receives Praise From BC Chamber of Commerce
- June 8, 2009 - NEWS RELEASE
BC Chamber of Commerce Speaks Out Against Retaliatory ‘Buy Canadian’ Policies
POLICY SUCCESSES
- July 3, 2009
Government of Canada Expands AMTRAK Service for 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games - The Government of Canada is extending border clearance service to a second daily AMTRAK train between Seattle and Vancouver, as a pilot project from August until after the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
- April 11, 2009
Province Establishes Labour Market Presence in Punjab – The Province will encourage the immigration of business owners and skilled workers to B.C. from northern India with the appointment of a B.C. in-market business investment and skills liaison representative based in the Chandigarh region of the Punjab.
- April 9, 2009
Trades Agree on Labour Mobility - Organizations regulating certification for tradespersons in British Columbia and Alberta are complying with the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA), now in full force between the two provinces.
- April 6, 2009
Canada, BC Accelerate Funding For Hwy Improvements - Another $40 million will be spent to realign and widen Highway 97 through the Pine Pass between Bennett Creek and Link Creek, and build two new bridges over the Pine River.
- April 6, 2009
BC Launches Enhanced Driver’s License - British Columbians can start applying for B.C.’s Enhanced Driver’s Licence (EDL) – a driver’s license that also allows the cardholder to cross into the United States at land or water ports of entry between Canada and the United States with a single piece of identification. B.C. is also offering an Enhanced Identification Card (EIC) for persons who do not drive and for young adults over the age of 12 years.
- April 1, 2009
Construction Starts on Highway 97a Improvements – The $33.7-million project will widen 4.2 kilometres of Highway 97A from two lanes to four lanes between Larkin and Crozier roads. Construction also includes a new interchange with two roundabouts at the ramps onto the highway and a local road to connect Highway 97A with the new interchange. It is estimated that this project will create over 200 direct jobs.