News Releases

Saskatoon, September 6, 2017 – In response to yesterday's announcement by the Minister of Finance that he and his colleagues want to discuss his proposed tax changes with small business owners across the country, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is offering to organize 25 cross-country forums.

Toronto, August 31, 2017 – 35 organizations from across the country have come together to form the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness—a unified voice to oppose the federal government’s tax proposals that would dramatically change the way incorporated small businesses are taxed in Canada.

The 35 business groups—on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of members they represent—have presented a letter to Finance Minister Bill Morneau asking the government to take these proposals off the table and instead meet with the business community to address any shortcomings in tax policy affecting private corporations.

Austin, Texas, August 30 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is in Texas this week to promote its $35.1 billion trade relationship with the Lone Star State.

“The timing of our mission couldn’t be more important. With NAFTA negotiations underway and business uncertainty on both sides of the border, we wanted to reach out to our American partners to highlight how our regional economies benefit from this long-standing agreement,” said the Hon. Perrin Beatty, CEO and President of the Canadian chamber. “In addition, as Texas looks to recover from Hurricane Henry, we want to show the support of Canadian businesses through our presence.”

Charlottetown, August 28, 2017 – Canadian and American business communities must work harder than ever to protect and enhance their $627.8-billion trade relationship. That was the message delivered today by Canadian Chamber of Commerce CEO and President, the Hon. Perrin Beatty at the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Conference (NEG-ECP) in Charlottetown, PEI, when he spoke to the assembled leaders and delegates.

“Last year, $27.5 billion in bilateral trade flowed between New England and Canada. Altogether, 429,600 jobs in the New England states depend on Canada-U.S. trade. Although these are tremendous numbers, they can still be improved, something that will require true leadership from the business sector and elected officials on both sides of the border. Through discussions with our American counterparts, we can continue to work on strengthening the most profitable trade relationship in the world,” Mr. Beatty said after the panel.

Ottawa, August 23, 2017 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcomes Jackie King as its new Chief Operating Officer.

“I am very pleased to have Ms. King join our executive team at the Canadian Chamber. Jackie brings us impressive experience in strategic communications, business administration and investor relations. She will be a tremendous asset to our work on behalf of Canadian business,” said the Hon. Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Ottawa, July 25, 2017 – Ensuring Canadian business competitiveness while addressing the threat posed by climate change will require closer collaboration between governments and the private sector, or we risk losing on both fronts, say the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and provincial and territorial chambers in a letter sent to the Prime Minister and the provincial and territorial Premiers today.

Ottawa, July 25, 2017 – Present market conditions and the uncertainty businesses face when investing have resulted in Petronas and its partners cancelling a $36-billion project that would have brought major employment and investment opportunities to British Columbia and Canada.

Ottawa, July 19, 2017 – Lack of proper transportation infrastructure is a major barrier to Canada’s access to market and to its competitiveness, leading to lost opportunities and wasted time for both Canadian companies and residents, says a new report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Nashville, TN, July 4, 2017 – As a sign of collaboration and friendship, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Independence Day in the music city, Nashville, on invitation of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and local business Baker Donelson. 

“There is no better way to honour the alliance between our two countries than taking part in each other’s national days,” said the Hon. Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. “We’re happy to be here in Nashville to celebrate the 4 of July with our American friends, colleagues and business partners.”

Saint John, NB, June 19, 2017 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, together with the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce, Discover Saint John, and the Saint John Hotel Association, is pleased to announce that Saint John, New Brunswick has been selected to host its 2019 Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention, to be held from September 21 to 23, 2019.