Government Relations
Delta 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 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 MoreMayor George Harvie Elected as Metro Vancouver 2023 Board Chair
Mayor George Harvie Elected as Metro Vancouver 2023 Board Chair STATEMENT | Delta Chamber of Commerce Congratulates Mayor George Harvie on His Election as Metro Vancouver 2023 Board Chair November 25, 2022, Delta | During this morning’s Metro Vancouver Regional District inaugural meeting of its recently elected member representatives, which was opened by an…
Read MoreBe Sure to Get Out and Vote in This Election
Be Sure to Get Out and Vote in This Election Two weeks ago, the Delta Chamber of Commerce hosted two all-candidates forums ahead of our upcoming municipal election. Those who attended both events had the opportunity to hear from most mayoral and councillor candidates on a variety of topics relevant to those in business here…
Read More2022 Delta All-Candidates Business Forums
2022 Delta All-Candidates Business Forums Video of Delta All-Candidates Business Forum on Sept. 28, 2022 CLICK HERE to watch the Delta Candidates Business Forum 2022 – South Delta event Thank you to all those who attended our Delta All-Candidates Business Forums. We are grateful that the second night (September 28th) at Genesis Theatre in Ladner…
Read More2022 Delta All-Candidates Business Forums: Follow Up Q&A
Delta All-Candidates Business Forums: Follow Up Q&A with Canadidates Monday, October 3rd, 2022 Thank all community members who attended our two Delta All Candidates Business Forums last week, and to each of the mayoral and conciliar candidate who participated. It was exactly that excellent participation which resulted in more questions submitted than we had time…
Read MoreDCC Response to Ladner Village Public Hearing Decision
DCC Response to Ladner Village Public Hearing Decision The Delta Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by the decision of Delta Council to approve the Ladner Village Revitalization and Ladner Area Plan bylaws (Bylaw No. 8076 and 8077) which were adopted at the December 14th, 2021 meeting of Council after the Public Hearing on these topics.…
Read MoreDelta Chamber Policy Resolutions Adopted Nationally by Canadian Chamber
Delta Chamber Policy Resolutions Adopted Nationally by Canadian Chamber Delta, BC, November 1, 2021 | The Delta Chamber of Commerce has gained support from business organizations across the country in its advocacy work on two important topics for businesses here in Delta, and nationwide: better transportation solutions planning for industrial areas and business parks and…
Read MoreCity of Delta Flood Protection Funding
City of Delta Flood Protection Funding The Delta Chamber of Commerce congratulates the City of Delta on being awarded $149,000 from the Province of British Columbia’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, administered through the Union of BC Municipalities for its Ladner Waterfront Protection Strategy. This is encouraging news and a reminder that there is much more…
Read MoreDCC Statement Regarding US-Canada Border Access Equity
DCC Statement Regarding US-Canada Border Access Equity July 22, 2021 – Yesterday Canadian Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Perrin Beatty issued the following statement on the decision of the United States government to extend travel restrictions at land border crossings. “On February 23 U.S. President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau issued a ‘Roadmap for a…
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