Posts by lydia@deltachamber.ca
Summer 2023 Job Opportunities
Summer 2023 Job Opportunities Looking for a valuable (and fun!) summer employment experience? We’re hiring one Business Support Initiatives Associate and three Visitors Info Coordinators! See below for details. Please note that these positions are funded through a grant by the Canada Summer Jobs program. The program provides wage subsidies to employers from not‐for‐profit organizations,…
Read MoreDelta Chamber of Commerce Statement on Increase to BC Minimum Wage
Delta Chamber of Commerce Statement on Increase to BC Minimum Wage April 5, 2023, Delta, BC | In response to today’s announcement to increase the provincial minimum wage effective June 1, 2023, Jill McKnight, Executive Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The Delta Chamber of Commerce is disappointed in government’s…
Read MoreFederal Budget 2023 – The View From Delta
Federal Budget 2023 – The View From Delta Federal Budget 2023 – The View From Delta On Tuesday, February 28th, the federal government released its budget for this coming year, to mixed responses. From our perspective at the Delta Chamber of Commerce and in speaking with members in various industries, there are several items we…
Read MoreHon. Ravi Kahlon Appointed as BC’s Housing Minister
Hon. Ravi Kahlon Appointed as BC’s Housing Minister STATEMENT | Delta Chamber of Commerce Congratulates Hon. Ravi Kahlon on his Appointment as Minister of Housing & House Leader December 8, 2022, Delta | Yesterday Premier David Eby appointed Delta-North MLA Ravi Kahlon as Minister of Housing for the Province of British Columbia and as…
Read MoreDelta Candidates Business Forum
Delta Candidates Business Forum CLICK HERE to watch the Delta Candidates Business Forum 2022 – South Delta event Join the Delta Chamber for two All Candidates Business Forums with the Mayoral and Council candidates for the 2022 civic election. The questions will have a business perspective as we discuss a number of topics including housing,…
Read MoreDelta Candidates Business Forums
Monday, October 3rd, 2022 Delta Chamber of commerce, Thank all community members who attended our two Delta All Candidates Business Forums last week, and to each of the mayoral and councillor candidates who participated. It was exactly that excellent participation which resulted in more questions submitted than we had time to address to candidates during…
Read MoreWhere are all the workers
Where are all the workers See our Op-Ed, below, in the September 1st, 2022 edition of the North Delta Reporter, here. ~~~~~~~~~~ We’ve heard it many times over the past year: “Where are all the workers?” or “Nobody wants to work anymore.” Across sectors, industries and regions, these common refrains are re-enforced with…
Read MoreDelta Business Economics Survey 2022
Delta Business Economics Survey 2022 Business Economics Survey The past two years have shown the resiliency and adaptability of Delta businesses in the face of unknown and challenging circumstances. From unprecedent growth to mandated closures to labour shortages, Delta businesses have experienced them all. In 2021, Delta businesses were given the opportunity to share their…
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