News for Chamber
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
MAY 6, 2025
We’re just over a week away from one of the most influential global business events... the B7 Summit.
What will the world’s top business leaders talk about?
From economic security and AI to clean energy and trade, G7 business leaders will gather to tackle the defining economic challenges of our time — and shape the policy roadmap G7 leaders will take to Kananaskis.
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Categories: Community, Political, Chamber, Economic
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
In response to the results of the federal election on April 28, 2025, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement:
“On behalf of the BC Chamber of Commerce, I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election to the House of Commons and the re-election of the Liberal Party of Canada to form government. As the largest and ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Political, Community
Monday, March 31, 2025
As Anti-Fraud Prevention Month draws to a close here is some useful links:Antifraud Centre -Protection - How to protect yourself Antifraud Centre - Victims - what to do if you're a victim of Fraud Antifraud Centre Scams - List of Potential ScamsCanada Competition Bureau
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Community, Education
Monday, March 10, 2025
Special News Bulletin from the Commissioner for EmployersFighting for Canadian Workers and Businesses The Government of Canada has announced today a suite of new and enhanced tools tosupport businesses and workers through the impacts of US-imposed tariffs. This includestemporary flexibilities to the EI Work-Sharing Programto increase access and maximumagreement duration.
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Categories: Economic, Chamber, Education
Monday, March 03, 2025
Don’t miss out on tax benefits for northern residentsIf you lived in a northern or remote area for six months or more in 2024, you may qualify for the northern residents deductions. These deductions recognize the unique challenges northern residents face, such as higher living costs and limited access to services. Find out if you lived in a prescribed northern zone (Zone A) or a prescribed ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Education, Political
Monday, March 03, 2025
Check out our improved payroll webpages!The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has revamped its payroll webpages to help employers find the information they need to meet their payroll obligations.By visiting canada.ca/payroll, employers can easily access payroll tax information in one place. Keeping the needs of employers in mind, these updated webpages cover key topics that employers can use to manage ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Update on the filing of information returnsIf you file information returns, such as the T3 (trust income), T4 (remuneration paid), T4A (pension and other income), or T5 (investment income), there are some important updates you need to be aware of.Are you having trouble filing your information return or have questions about reporting capital gains (losses)?Further to the tax tip issued in November ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Economic, Human Interest
