News Releases

Ottawa, April 19, 2018 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court decision on R v Comeau:

“While the Supreme Court has recognized that s. 121 of the Constitution Act, 1867 prohibits laws whose primary purpose is to impede interprovincial trade, we are disappointed that they missed an important opportunity to take a historic step toward freer interprovincial trade with a broader interpretation of s. 121.”

“Today’s announcement by Kinder Morgan Canada is deeply troubling. While we respect the right of a private sector entity to make decisions based on its own – and its shareholders’ – interests, today’s announcement reinforces the urgent need for the federal government to stand behind its own regulatory processes and take the necessary actions to ensure the Trans Mountain Expansion project gets built.

Québec City, April 6, 2018—The leaders of the B7 business federations have issue a declaration to the G7 governments, containing 18 recommendations based on three broad themes: inclusive growth, resource efficiency and scaling up small business. These themes anchored discussions at the 2018 B7 Business Summit in Quebec, City, Canada, on April 5 and 6. They are rooted in a fundamental belief that the growth generated by freer trade provides the best tool to lift people out of poverty, create a bigger, more prosperous middle class and raise living standards for all. For more information, please consult the summary letter and full communiqué.

Ottawa, April 3, 2018 – On April 5th and 6th, business leaders from G7 countries will gather in Québec City for the B7 Business Summit. They will discuss key business issues and discuss their policy recommendations for the G7 Leaders’ Summit with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 

Ottawa, March 23, 2018 – Automation, artificial intelligence and advanced robotics have the potential to either take over jobs or be the key to increased productivity and competitiveness, according to a new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Skills for an Automated Future. Only by bracing for the changes to come in the next decade can Canadian business take full advantage of the automation revolution.

Ottawa, March 19, 2018 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Trevin Stratton as its new Chief Economist.

“I’m happy to welcome Trevin to our team,” said Hon. Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. “His impressive background, entrepreneurial skills, diverse consulting experience and communications acumen will be a strong addition to our policy team.”

Ottawa, March 15, 2018 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Futurpreneur to give the next generation of business leaders an opportunity to engage with some of the world’s top CEOs at the 2018 B7 Business Summit, which is being hosted in Quebec City, April 5-6, 2018. The B7 Summit is the annual gathering of the leaders of the G7 countries’ largest business organizations.

Ottawa, March 8, 2018 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This agreement represents a major opportunity for Canadian businesses to gain greater access to the fast growing Asia-Pacific region.

Ottawa, March 8, 2018 – While the Canadian Chamber welcomes the temporary exemption extended to Canada today on U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. Administration, the waiver must be made permanent and not be linked to the outcome of the NAFTA negotiations.

Ottawa, March 5, 2018 – The latest round of NAFTA talks, which concluded today in Mexico City, has allowed the three countries to make stable, though slow, progress towards a renewed agreement. However, much work remains to be done to successfully conclude a modernized NAFTA that will boost North America’s competitiveness, says the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.