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NOVEMBER 2015
Mission Chamber of Commerce
Government Engagement and Policy is a focus for your Chamber of Commerce The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce, Through its Government Affairs Committee, believes in strong advocacy and is committed to representing the common sense business values and innovative thinking which makes Mission and the surrounding region a great place for business to prosper!
Jon Garson President & CEO BC Chamber of Commerce
Recently Canada’s Chambers of Commerce gathered at this year’s AGM in Ottawa, the weekend
before the federal election, to put policies in place to engage the newly elected Liberal government, 10 B.C. crafted policies will be a part of the Canadian Chamber and BC Chambers federal advocacy efforts for the next three years.
Chamber looks forward to working with the newly elected government to move the policy agenda set at the Canadian Chamber AGM forward, policies built by BC Chambers for the benefit of B.C. and Canada’s business community alike.
“We want to congratulate Prime Minister Trudeau and his Liberal team
Garson added. Our role as Chambers of Commerce is to be the ‘Voice of Business’.
The BC Chamber looks forward to working with the newly elected government to move the policy agenda set at the Canadian Chamber AGM forward, policies built by BC Chambers for the benefit of B.C. and Canada’s business community alike. on winning a majority government.” said Jon Garson, president and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce. “The BC
At this year’s Canadian AGM, BC Chambers put forward and business leaders across Canada have stood together to
call for opening up trade with the Asia-Pacific, expanding needed oil pipeline infrastructure, a renewed focus on the Canada-US Border Pact, and further development of the renewable and clean technologies sector. The BC Chamber will be sure to work closely with the newly elected federal government, while keeping them to task, ensuring businesses in our province and across our country are competitive.
use, rehabilitation of drug affected properties and transportation planning. We have also regularly participated in consultation for governmental budget development as well as a variety of one to one member to Government facilitation’s when the need arises.
Members and all levels of Government. We are Mission's “Voice of Business”
Did you know? The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee works to ad-
“B.C.’s Chamber network had great success at this year’s Canadian Chamber AGM. We are proud of the policies put forward. These policies are of major significance to our province that will keep our economy strong and moving forward” said Garson. Policies for which the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce is taking a leading or active roll in include; advocacy for the Fraser River, mobile business licensing, liquor reform, effective land
vocate on behalf of our members on issues that are important to the Mission Business Community. Members are welcome to take part in David Sawatzky Government Affairs Committee Chair Mission Chamber of Commerce
Your Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce continues to be an active liaison between Chamber
our advocacy efforts by joining our government affairs committee. Meet monthly at the Mission Chamber of Commerce office. Contact Kristin Parsons at execdir@ missionchamber.bc.ca for more information.
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