Archive for February 18th, 2010
National Business News Summary
National News
Government of Canada Takes Action to Strengthen Housing Financing
Government of Canada supports employers and workers of the Asia-Pacific Gateway
Canadian Entrepreneurs can Reignite their Business with a Long-term Plan
Canada and United States Reach Agreement on Buy American
Government of Canada Takes Action to Strengthen Housing Financing
A number of measured steps to support the long-term stability of [...]
Posted: February 18th, 2010 under E-News.
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Provincial Business News Summary
Provincial Business News
Hosting, Ticketing Program Showcases BC to the World
2010 Economic Outlook Stabilizing, But Risks Remain
Rebates Mean No Tax Increase for Schools and Hospitals
BC Takes Over Local Delivery of Agriculture Programs
Pacific Leaders Take Action
Hosting, Ticketing Program Showcases BC to the World
The BC government has released details of its 2010 Olympic and Paralympic business hosting [...]
Posted: February 18th, 2010 under E-News.
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Record of Employment, Tax Assessment Appeals – federal government support
New Record of Employment On-line – Free for businesses
Service Canada’s online Record of Employment Web (ROE Web) is a fast, efficient, and secure method of producing Records of Employment via the Internet. This online reporting method is free to use and will save businesses time and money. ROE Web contains built-in edits which will help [...]
Posted: February 18th, 2010 under E-News.
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Twitter builds BC chamber network
By adopting Twitter as a business tool, the BC Chamber of Commerce is expanding the scope and reach of the Chamber Network, sharing events, programs and advocacy among all other member chambers. Through this collaboration the Delta Chamber can learn and develop as we heard last month at the luncheon session on social media.
Posted: February 18th, 2010 under E-News.
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BC chambers success in Property Tax Review
The recent Throne Speech launching the 39th session of the BC Legislature included an announcement of a joint committee on municipal property tax reform. The committee will identify specific steps to make property taxes more conducive to investment and fair, and will ensure municipal services are fairly provided for all.
This initiative can be tracked back [...]
Posted: February 18th, 2010 under E-News.
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