Temporary Foreign Worker Program
On June 20, 2014 Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, and Chris Alexander, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced a comprehensive overhaul of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Resorts like Whistler view the Temporary Foreign Worker Program as just one tool – but an essential one – in our kit to recruit workers as a limited and last resort.
On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 The Whistler and Squamish Chambers along with MP John Weston were pleased to welcome Minister Jason Kenney to the Sea to Sky Corridor for a roundtable discussion and a special luncheon on Wednesday, August 6 focused on how recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program are affecting businesses in the corridor.
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TFW Whitesheet
On Monday August 25, following the roundtable discussion and special luncheon with Minister Jason Kenney and MP John Weston, the Chamber followed up with a letter to Minister Jason Kenney detailing the urgent exemptions needed for destination mountain resort economies.
Workforce & Immigration – Whistler Chamber Position
Budget 2026 expands the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to professional services for the first time, including things like accounting, security and engineering. These are services almost every business in BC uses. The government’s rationale is that BC’s economy has shifted toward services, many of which have never had provincial tax applied. Here are the need-to-know details.
BC’s PST Expansion: What Businesses Need to Know
Budget 2026 expands the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to professional services for the first time, including things like accounting, security and engineering. These are services almost every business in BC uses. The government’s rationale is that BC’s economy has shifted toward services, many of which have never had provincial tax applied. Here are the need-to-know details.
Sea to Sky Business Leaders Meet Minister Valdez
MP Weiler and Minister Valdez Roundtable Patrick Weiler, MP West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country, invited local business leaders from his constituency to meet with the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of...
Northlands Rezoning – Chamber Position
Northlands Rezoning - Chamber Position The Whistler Chamber supports the Northlands / Beedie project moving forward as soon as possible. We recommend employee housing as a priority for CAC allocation. The allocation of CAC funds should not delay the project any...
Summer 2025 Gallery
Summer 2025 Gallery Business walking tour with MP Weiler Business Lunch: State of the Municipality with Mayor Crompton presented by Capilano University ALSO Information on commercial real estate rates is available on request Read Pique Newsmagazine: Resort Chambers...
Business Resources for Navigating Tariffs
U.S tariffs on Canadian goods went into effect March 4, 2025. In response, Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs of 25% on $30 billion in goods imported from the United Sates, followed by further tariffs on $125 billion worth of American products in another 21 days.
All Candidates Meeting Wrap Up – Provincial Election
The Whistler Chamber in partnership with Arts Whistler and the Pique Newsmagazine recently hosted the Whistler All-Candidates meeting ahead of the Provincial Election. The video recording is available to view now.
All Candidates Meeting Wrap Up – Federal Election
The Whistler Chamber in partnership with Arts Whistler and the Pique Newsmagazine recently hosted the Whistler All-Candidates meeting ahead of the Provincial Election. The video recording is available to view now.
Summer 2024 Gallery
Summer 2024 Gallery Business Lunch: State of the Municipality with Mayor Crompton presented by Capilano University Business Roundtable with MP Patrick Weiler Whistler's All Candidates Meeting Sea to Sky Chamber Connect (North Van, Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton)...
What You Missed at the State of the Municipality lunch
The Whistler Chamber of Commerce hosted the State of the Municipality with Mayor Crompton, presented by Capilano University on March 19 at the Westin Resort & Spa. Here’s what you missed.