Advocacy
Tri-Cities Chamber calling for an immediate end to labour disruption at Canada’s west coast ports
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, together with chambers of commerce, boards of trade, and business associations across BC express deep concern over the labour disruption at west coast ports that began at 4:30pm on November 4.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber statement: 2024 BC General Election final results
“The Tri-Cities Chamber looks forward to working with our newly elected and re-elected representatives on issues that matter to business,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber. “We need a stable government that can deliver reductions in regulatory burdens, red tape, and the cost of doing business, to ensure our economy thrives and our local communities flourish.”
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber votes for strong policies to advance business success: Canadian Chamber AGM and Convention
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO Leslie Courchesne and Board Vice Chair Jennifer McKinnon attended the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Convention in Halifax, October 17-19, 2024.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber statement: 2024 BC General Election initial results
“The Tri-Cities Chamber looks forward to working with our newly elected and re-elected representatives on issues that matter to business,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber. “We need a stable government that can deliver reductions in regulatory burdens, red tape, and the cost of doing business, to ensure our economy thrives and our local communities flourish.”
Read MoreChamber survey: Change to Fawcett on/off ramp access
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is working with businesses in the United Boulevard area to determine the level of support for opening the Fawcett on/off ramp of Highway 1 to all traffic, 24 hours per day, seven days a week, should it be deemed safe to do so.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber welcomes BC Hydro’s $360M investment in clean power infrastructure
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce applauds the significant investment by BC Hydro in local power infrastructure to meet the needs of the region’s economic growth and rise in population. As part of its 10-year capital plan, BC Hydro will construct $360 million worth of capital projects in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Anmore over the next decade.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber urges local MPs to avert a disruption in Canada’s Class I railways
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is urging our local Members of Parliament to immediately intervene and do everything necessary to avert a disruption in Canada’s Class I railways, after urging the Prime Minister to do the same.
The Chamber’s letters state the potential work stoppage at both major railways will leave our local communities and all Canadians with access to fewer goods and products, driving up prices and exacerbating affordability challenges.
Read MoreShop Local Port Moody and Tri-Cities Chamber join forces to support locally owned independent businesses
Shop Local Port Moody (SLPM) and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce have signed a partnership agreement to support locally owned independent businesses, and promote the importance of shopping local.
“We are very excited to be partnering with the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce to breathe new life into Shop Local Port Moody,” said Lisa Beecroft, Co-Founder, SLPM and Owner of Gabi & Jules and Caffé Divano.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber endorses BC Chamber’s public policy playbook for 2024-2025
The BC Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024-2025 Policies & Positions Manual, for use as an advocacy playbook by its member Chambers and Boards of Trade across the province, including the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. The document contains 41 policy resolutions approved at the provincial association’s Annual General Meeting and Conference held in Kelowna in May, attended by Tri-Cities Chamber Board Vice Chair Jennifer McKinnon and CEO Leslie Courchesne.
Read MoreTri-Cities Chamber signs joint letter to Prime Minister on potential labour disruption in Class I Railways
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has joined more than 115 chambers of commerce, boards of trade, and associations across Canada to express deep concern over a potential work stoppage at our country’s major railways.
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