What a week! 
We shared our first virtual AGM together, welcomed a new Chair to the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, passed 62 new policies, and showed some grit for business.
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Big News
62 policies were ratified at our first ever virtual AGM. Read our press release here.
Aleece Laird’s inaugural speech as Chair was presented as an inspirational video – watch it here.
Mark your calendars
Postponed to June 11th @ 2pm – WorkSafeBC will be joining the B.C. Chamber on a province-wide webinar aimed at helping businesses navigate reopening safely.
Policy
CEBA Eligibility update– check it out.
Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy extended until Aug-29. Read the news release.
Supporting Business is Our Business
Pulse Check #3 is out, giving us fresh data to fuel our advocacy. Take a dive into our data.
We urged commercial landlords to apply for CECRA. Read our call to action in the Vancouver Sun.
In Case you Missed it
We helped draft a letter with the Coalition of B.C. Businesses asking Minister Bains to postpone the increase on minimum wage. View it here.
From your COVID-19 Task Force, a video to help leverage membership renewals or to remind members of your value. Want to see?

For more information, contact:
Matt McInnis
Director of Member Relations
BC Chamber of Commerce
C 604.366.4990
E mmcinnis@bcchmaber.org 

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​What a week! 
Reopening is on everyone’s mind, our AGM is quickly approaching, and we spent some time writing to government. Check out this week’s review to make sure you are up to date on what is happening.
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Big News
WorkSafeBC released industry-specific guidance & resources for employers resuming operations as part of phase 2 of the B.C. government’s restart plan. See them here.
Mark your calendars
Wage Subsidy Explained May 19th! BDO joins us for an extended network call to educate chambers on how to apply for the wage subsidy. Don’t miss out – the invite is in your calendar.
WorkSafeBC will be joining the B.C. Chamber on a province-wide webinar aimed to help businesses navigate reopening safely. May 28th at 2pm– promotional materials coming.
Policy
Policy Crunch! The Proposed Policy Resolutions Manual is done– check it out.
Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy to be extended to August 29, 2020. Announcement here.
Dear Government
We cowrote a letter to the PM on extending EI/CERB to cover sick pay as we try to limit the spread of COVID-19 – Premier Horgan used the letter in his proposal to the PM and the Vancouver Sun wrote about it. See it all here.
We helped draft a letter with the Coalition of B.C. Businesses asking Minister Bains to postpone the increase on minimum wage. View it here.
Reopening
The provincial government announced reopening plans and we launched Pulse Check #3 to find out how business feels about it. Survey closes today at 5p.m – data to follow.
Over 300 members across B.C. joined us for a conversation about recovery with Minister Mungall of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness. Watch it on YouTube.
Restaurants Canada’s Mark Von Schellwitz joined our network call to discuss best practices for restaurants looking to reopen. Resources for your members in the restaurant industry.
Hot off the press! B.C. Chamber was on the cover of the Vancouver Sun supporting the tourism industry as we ask residents to travel local in B.C. Read all about it. 
In Case you Missed it
B.C. Chamber Virtual AGM coming May 22nd - register before May 19th at 5pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
From your COVID-19 Task Force, a video for you to leverage for membership renewals or to remind members of your value. Want to see?
For more information, contact:
Matt McInnis
Director of Member Relations
BC Chamber of Commerce
C 604.366.4990
E mmcinnis@bcchmaber.org

What a week! 
A lot has happened. We know keeping up with everything is enough to make anyone’s head spin. That’s why this week we are launching our ‘Week in Review’ series, curated for our chamber network.
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Big News
The B.C. government announced a phased approach for the reopening of B.C. businesses. Our statement here.
 Mark your calendars
It’s a date! On May 13th Minister Mungall and the BC Chamber are hosting a Town Hall for you and your members, including a Q&A session. Registration details and promotional material here. 
Policy
A chamber network shared win! Changes to the Employment Standards Act mean that temporary layoffs relating to the COVID-19 pandemic can be extended to 16 weeks, if the employee agrees. Official release.
AGM Policy Sessions are going digital. Join us for a trial run May 15, you should see an invite in your inbox.
Business Resiliency
From your COVID-19 Task Force, a video for you to leverage for membership renewals or to remind members of your value. Want to see?
Following Premier Horgan’s announcement, we will be launching the third Pulse Check Monday next week – stay tuned for details and materials.
WorkSafeBC is providing guidance to help businesses reopen safely. Email your questions for WorkSafeBC to Matt McInnis.
Northern Chambers: 12 staff or contract wages for a regional business liaison position are available, Apply Here.
In Case you Missed it
BC Chamber of Commerce Virtual AGM 2020 kicks off May 22, Register here.
Applications are open for the tax-free, $1000 B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers.
The COVID-19 Task Force is working overtime to generate resources to support chamber resilience. Access resources here.
Pulse Check #2 data is out. Choose your own data adventure: Summary, Region, Industry, Sector, Company Size.
For more information, contact:
Matt McInnis
Director of Member Relations
BC Chamber of Commerce
C 604.366.4990
E mmcinnis@bcchamber.org