ADVOCACY IN ACTION

COVID-19 Provincial Economic Stimulus – Letter to Minister of Finance

April 17, 2020

During these unprecedented times, the Whistler Chamber continues to work hard to advocate for YOU, our Members.

This week we sent a letter to Minister of Finance, Carole James, regarding the COVID-19 Provincial Economic Stimulus and the pressing issues facing Whistler Businesses.

We want to thank everyone who has shared their feedback with us, and taken the time to fill out the Pulse Check surveys with BC MindReader. The feedback we have been receiving has been instrumental in helping us to write this letter to the Minister of Finance.

READ THE LETTER

We will continue to update you on what we are doing, and report back with any new developments. In the meantime, keep checking in on our COVID-19 Resources & Guidance for Whistler Businesses page, where you can find our recent advocacy work, recordings of our Advocacy in Action webinars, and Community of Practice blog posts, along side our carefully collated resources.

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Support for Business and Not-For-Profits

Mar 27, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog | 0 Comments

Today, Prime Minister Trudeau announced four measures to further support business and not-for-profits who are struggling in the face of COVID-19 pandemic. In brief: The wage subsidy has been increased from 10% to 75% for qualifying businesses, back dated to March 15, 2020.

BC Government Listens to Urgent Business Feedback

Mar 23, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog | 0 Comments

As you may know, today the BC Government announced a COVID-19 Action Plan, which includes $5 billion allocated for programs that support businesses, workers, and economic recovery. We know you’re eager to gain more clarity on how to access these initiatives, and the province will provide these details soon…