BC Chamber in the Headlines

Policy Successes

• 2008-2009 Policy Report Card

Chamber News

What’s new @ bcchamber.org

• Be HST ready: Resources for businesses
• HST to Benefit Business
• Residential Energy Credit Program for British Columbia Harmonized Sales Tax
• HST Video
• Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia Fund Small Business BC Initiative
• Canadian Small Business Financing Program
• Workplace Training for Innovation Pilot Program
• Support for the Northern Gateway Project
• Updated EmbraceBC website launched

Provincial News

• Strong BC Presence at South Korean Clean Tech Show
• Major Construction Projects Reach New Records
• Labour Tool Maps Job Future
• Local Elections Task Force Delivers Recommendations
• Better Access to Foreign Grads Helps BC Business
• Canada, BC Fund Small Business BC Project
• Older Workers Plus News Skills Equal Better Jobs
• Top Bond Rating Agencies Affirm BC’s High Rating

National News

• Bank of Canada increases overnight rate target to 1/2 per cent
• Bank of Canada Report: Crude Oil Futures - A Crystal Ball?
• Service Canada Centres for Youth Open for Business