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SUBMISSION: Port Modernization Review

Energy & Infrastructure

SUBMISSION: Port Modernization Review

Ports are critical economic infrastructure for Canada’s long-term prosperity. They are strategic…

December 04, 2018

SUBMISSION: Response to Labour Relations Code Review Panel Report

Labour & Employment Policy

SUBMISSION: Response to Labour Relations Code Review Panel Report

The Business Council is concerned about some changes to the Labour Relations Code and the effects…

November 30, 2018

SUBMISSION: BCBC Comments on TransMountain Pipeline Project

Energy & Infrastructure

SUBMISSION: BCBC Comments on TransMountain Pipeline Project

Continuing to squander our comparative advantage in energy through an inability to advance…

November 30, 2018

SUBMISSION in advance of the 2019 Provincial Budget

Fiscal & Tax Policy

SUBMISSION in advance of the 2019 Provincial Budget

We encourage the government to view policy changes through a competitive lens to ensure that B.C.…

October 11, 2018

SUBMISSION: Joint Business Community Response to the B.C. Law Institute's Consultation on the Employment Standards Act

SUBMISSION: Joint Business Community Response to the B.C. Law Institute's Consultation on the Employment Standards Act

A joint response by a coalition of BC Business Associations to the B.C. Law Institute report on…

September 05, 2018

SUBMISSION: Climate Change Intentions Papers

Environment

SUBMISSION: Climate Change Intentions Papers

The Business Council's comments on three Climate Change Intentions Papers: Clean Growth Program…

August 24, 2018

SUBMISSION: B.C. Environmental Assessment Revitalization Discussion Paper

Environment

SUBMISSION: B.C. Environmental Assessment Revitalization Discussion Paper

Business Council comments on the Discussion Paper based on engagement to date in the province’s…

August 07, 2018

SUBMISSION: Bill C-69 Impact Assessment Act and Related Discussion Papers

Energy & Infrastructure

SUBMISSION: Bill C-69 Impact Assessment Act and Related Discussion Papers

The Business Council has significant concerns with Bill C-69 and with some parts of the related…

May 29, 2018

SUBMISSION: Bill C-68, An Act to Amend the Fisheries Act

Environment

SUBMISSION: Bill C-68, An Act to Amend the Fisheries Act

Business Council of British Columbia submission on the Government of Canada's proposed updates to…

May 17, 2018

PRESENTATION: Economic Update @ COFI by Jock Finlayson

Economy

PRESENTATION: Economic Update @ COFI by Jock Finlayson

BCBC Chief Policy Officer and Executive Vice President, Jock Finlayson presented on April 5th to…

April 05, 2018

SUBMISSION: Labour Relations Code Review Panel

SUBMISSION: Labour Relations Code Review Panel

The Business Council's submission on the review of the B.C. Labour Relations Code.

March 21, 2018

SUBMISSION: Clean Fuel Standard Regulatory Framework

Energy & Infrastructure

SUBMISSION: Clean Fuel Standard Regulatory Framework

Business Council comments on the proposed Clean Fuel Standard Regulatory Framework released by…

February 14, 2018

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