News for Economic

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Employers' Advisers Office provides advice, assistance, representation, and educational services on all aspects of the workers' compensation system.EAO Talks - Relief of Costs   Our next virtual EAO Talk is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 10am.   When a worker has a pre-existing disease, condition, or disability, employers may be eligible to have a portion of the claim costs removed from ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Education
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
BC Budget 2026 What It Means for Small & Medium Businesses: So What. Now What.  Three big takeaways for SMEs:Some of your operating costs are going up - especially if you rely on accountants, engineers, architects, property managers, or commercial real estate services.Household affordability pressure remains real - which means consumer demand and wage expectations may tighten.If you manufacture, ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Political