Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Matthew Holmes SVP of Policy & Government Relations, discusses the new DST tax on CBC's Power & Politics “What we saw in France, they put this tax in place, and it was immediately pushed onto the consumers. Canadian consumers will see prices go up.” This government’s new DST tax doesn't just impact big tech; it could have far-reaching implications. Canadian families, businesses, and workers could face increased costs. And it could complicate our critical trade relationship with the U.S. at a very sensitive time. You can learn more about the new DST here: https://lnkd.in/ebzc58_Z

After a busy weekend, I'm relieved to see goods are still flowing through our British Columbia ports (for now), but even the threat of labour disruption continues to harm predictability for Canadian businesses. Thanks to Angela Jung from Global News BC for reaching out to discuss the importance of our west coast ports to the Canadian economy, as well as the impact of repeated labour disruptions on Canada's trade relationships and global competitiveness.

"Government simply can’t allow our British Columbia ports to shut down for a second year in a row—they need to act as swiftly as possible to prevent a repeat of the impacts on Canadian families, Canadian businesses, and the Canadian economy." Our Senior Director of Transportation, Infrastructure & Construction, Pascal Chan talks to The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vieira about the risk of a second strike at the B.C. ports.

Yesterday, we hosted an afternoon reception at the Calgary Stampede in collaboration with Parkland Corporation . Great food, music and company made this event a huge success! To view the full event photo album and to read some key highlights, check out our wrap-up blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/esPAAxuX Thank you to our event sponsors, Parkland Corporation, Uber and Meta as well as the Rooftop YYC for hosting us!

Canadian families simply can’t afford a shut down of our west coast ports for a second year in a row. My full statement on behalf of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce regarding the 72-hour notice of intended strike action at a DP World (Canada) terminal in British Columbia. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gi3U_bzk

On June 21, we submitted a comprehensive response to the International Trade Committee's study on the upcoming 2026 review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), advocating for enhanced North American economic cooperation. Our submission emphasizes the urgent need to address trade irritants, such as the government’s #digitalservicestax, in advance of the 2026 CUSMA review. The federal government’s decision to impose a retroactive and discriminatory #DST will make life more expensive for Canadian families, businesses and workers, and may also lead to retaliatory measures from the U.S. that will undermine the bilateral relationship at this critically important time. By addressing these issues proactively, the government can strengthen the foundation of North American trade and ensure the continued success of #CUSMA. Read the full submission for all our recommendations ⤵ https://lnkd.in/ezwghmih

The Calgary Stampede is officially underway! Don't forget, we are hosting an afternoon reception tomorrow from 12:00-5:00 p.m.. If you are interested in attending on behalf of your organization, register through the link below! See you at Stampede!

"Job growth was disappointing for June," says Andrew DiCapua, our Senior Economist about today's job report. "The acceleration in wage growth is concerning and reinforces the cautious stance the Bank will take at their next meeting. They’re in a serious dilemma with both the unemployment rate and wages rising." The latest Labour Force Survey shows Canadian #employment remained largely unchanged in June, falling short of the anticipated 25K job gain, with the #unemployment rate rising to 6.4%. Read the full commentary for more takeaways ⤵ https://lnkd.in/erymNY9n

Know of an organization or entrepreneur that has made a significant contribution to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive economy? We want you to nominate them for a Canadian Chamber of Commerce Inclusive Growth Award! These awards celebrate the unwavering dedication that people and business continue to make towards creating a more inclusive and equitable business environment. Nominations close August 15 - don’t miss your chance to recognize those who are leading the way in creating a better, more inclusive business landscape for us all. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUT_2TXx *Please review the eligibility requirements and nomination process at the link above. **************************************************************************** Vous connaissez une organisation ou un entrepreneur qui a contribué de manière exceptionnelle à la construction d’une économie plus diversifiée, plus équitable et plus inclusive? Nous vous invitons à proposer leur candidature en vue de l’attribution des Prix de la croissance inclusive de la Chambre de commerce du Canada! Ces prix récompensent le dévouement inébranlable des gens et des entreprises dans la création d’un environnement commercial plus inclusif et plus équitable. Les mises en candidature se terminent le 15 août. Alors, ne manquez pas votre chance de rendre hommage à ceux qui montrent la voie à suivre pour créer un environnement commercial meilleur et plus inclusif pour nous tous. En savoir plus : https://lnkd.in/gp5Q-s4N *Veuillez prendre connaissance des conditions d’éligibilité et de la procédure de nomination en cliquant sur le lien ci-dessus.

Generative AI represents a generational opportunity to prompt #productivity gains for Canadians, especially at a time when improving our weak performance is crucial. However, greater business adoption is necessary for generative AI to deliver on its potential. Building generative #AI tools and systems on quality data foundations will yield reliable outcomes that users, consumers and businesses can trust, which will in turn help Canada reach the adoption levels needed. In this Q&A, our Senior Director of Digital Economy, Technology and Innovation, Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia, speaks with Mike Branch, Vice-President of Data and Analytics at Geotab about their perspective on this topic and how the global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions is using #GenAI. Read the Q&A below ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eGSZWEGs