Chambers across Canada have indicated that skills was the most critical issue facing our members — finding labour; accessing people with the right skill sets; ongoing training and more.
Our Canadian Chamber of Commerce is now seeking opinion of members across the country on a number of these themes under the skills umbrella. The short surveys [...]
More than six out of every 10 Canadians have no workplace pension plan. That’s why our Canadian Chamber of Commerce has been a long time supporter of Pooled Registered Pension Plans – or PRPPs – as a way for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to help their employees save for retirement. PRPPs will also provide [...]
To assist small- and medium-sized businesses in training and retaining staff, our Canadian Chamber of Commerce continues to offer the eLearning program of courses it started several years ago. Good employees are extremely valuable and the best seek new challenges and ongoing learning. With eLearning, employee skills improve and turnover is reduced by preparing and [...]
To fill job vacancies in Canada with qualified workers immigration holds considerable potential. Our chamber networks across Canada have identified this opportunity as part of our Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s action program on Top 10 Barriers to Canadian Competitiveness.
To assist with the recruitment and retention of foreign workers, the Foreign Credentials Referral Office at Citizenship [...]
Targeted at small- and medium-sized businesses, the second of four skills-related webinars, on recruiting, hiring and integrating skilled immigrants, is available through our Canadian Chamber of Commerce network at no charge to view at your convenience.
Finding workers with the right skills is a big challenge for small and medium-size businesses. Employers are finding it is [...]
Targeted at small- and medium-sized businesses, the first of four skills-related webinars is available through our Canadian Chamber of Commerce network at no charge to view at your convenience.
The webinar addresses how essential skills in the workplace can make a difference. It also covers how to find support for skills upgrading support. Try it now [...]
Issue No. 5
March 12, 2012
In This Issue
New Jobs Added to BC Economy
Endako Mine Expansion Announced
BC Teachers Rally at Legislature, Vancouver Art Gallery
The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada. This newsletter is brought to you by the largest, and most broadly-based business organization in the [...]
Issue No. 4
March 5, 2012
In This Issue
Government Terminates Generic Drug Pricing Agreement
Pat Bell Promoting BC Trade with Asia in Ottawa
Province Introduces Education Improvement Act
The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada. This newsletter is brought to you by the largest, and most broadly-based business organization [...]
Instead of one single community, Delta is comprised of six communities: North Delta, Tsawwassen and Ladner, plus Tilbury and Annacis Island industrial parks and the agricultural community. Delta Chamber of Commerce is now creating a “mini-chamber” for each community to focus on local issues and business growth.
Economic Development of Delta is another priority. Town centre [...]