Advocacy

The Whistler Chamber has a track record of supporting Whistler’s business community. Whether it’s creating business programs, connecting members, raising awareness of opportunities and challenges, or working with resort partners, we are here to help our members achieve business success.

As a unified for voice for business, we represent the needs of business on issues that matter most. We work with the BC Chamber and Canadian Chamber on policies and positions, tackle topics at committees, communicate with officials and connect you with your representatives at events. Read more below and Get Involved.   

BC Chamber and Canadian Chamber – Power in the Network!

The Whistler Chamber is member of both the BC Chamber and the Canadian Chamber. We collaborate on issues together, with the Whistler Chamber at the table to ensure our voice is heard. Each year, policies are created and voted upon. The final policy manuals serve as a road map to inform the BC Chamber’s provincial advocacy efforts and the Canadian Chamber’s national advocacy efforts. Read the most recent policy manuals below.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

BC Chamber of Commerce

Recent Advocacy

April 22, 2025 All Candidates Meeting Recording

2022 Municipal All Candidates Meeting

BC’s PST Expansion: What Businesses Need to Know

BC’s PST Expansion: What Businesses Need to Know

New taxes on essential services: Understanding the impact and what comes March 27, 2026 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...

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Sea to Sky Business Leaders Meet Minister Valdez

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...

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Northlands Rezoning – Chamber Position

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...

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Summer 2025 Gallery

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...

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Business Resources for Navigating Tariffs

Business Resources for Navigating Tariffs

March 2025 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...

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All Candidates Meeting Wrap Up – Provincial Election

All Candidates Meeting Wrap Up – Provincial Election

 October 2024 The Whistler Chamber in partnership with Arts Whistler and the Pique Newsmagazine hosted the Whistler All-Candidates meeting on October 1 ahead of the Provincial Election. Read the full write up from The Pique Newsmagazine, Whistler gets first view at...

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All Candidates Meeting Wrap Up – Federal Election

All Candidates Meeting Wrap Up – Federal Election

 April 2025 The Whistler Chamber in partnership with Arts Whistler and the Pique Newsmagazine hosted the Whistler All-Candidates meeting in April 2025 ahead of the Federal Election. Read the full write up from The Pique Newsmagazine, Candidates clash over climate,...

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Summer 2024 Gallery

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)...

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What You Missed at the State of the Municipality lunch

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.  This was an opportunity for the business community to attend to hear updates from the Mayor,...

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Reports & Resources

 

2022 Municipal Election Survey Key Findings

To better gauge what action business owners want to see from elected officials ahead of the Municipal Election, The Whistler Chamber conducted a survey of the business community in August – September 2022.

Download Key Findings Summary

2019 Commercial Lease Report

The report provides a snapshot of ranges of commercial lease rates and operating costs throughout the Resort Municipality of Whistler as of June 2019. 2024 report available on request.

2019 Commercial Lease Report

Recruitment and Retention Toolkit – A toolkit for leveraging Whistler’s employment brand

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Economic Growth Information Sheet

Supporting Economic Growth in Tight Labour Markets & Putting Canadians First
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Employment Resources – Cheat Sheet

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