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

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,...

Whistler Chamber Advocacy in Action: Focus on Function

Advocacy in Action: Focus on Function April 11, 2024 The Whistler Chamber headed south of the village to hear what’s on the mind of businesses in Function Junction. Many thanks to the businesses who attended and to the Whistler Brewing Company for hosting us, keeping...

How to Support Local Businesses this Municipal Election

How to Support Local this Municipal Election September 23, 2022 During the pandemic, Whistler rallied to support local businesses, now the community can continue that support by using their vote in the upcoming Municipal election. As the Voice of Business, the...

Comparing Membership Tiers

Choosing the Right Plan for Your BusinessBecoming a member of the Whistler Chamber of Commerce means joining one of British Columbia's largest and most influential business organizations. We will help you connect with like-minded community leaders, promote your...

Whistler Chamber February Advocacy in Action Member Input Session

Whistler Chamber February Advocacy in Action Member Input Session March 3, 2022 The Whistler Chamber hosted the first Advocacy in Action roundtable discussion of 2022 on February 17th. The meeting, which was held virtually, was well attended by representatives from a...

Working to Make Business Better – Chamber Advocacy

Working to Make Business Better – Chamber Advocacy Jan 31, 2022 Many people don’t fully understand the advocacy work that goes on behind the scenes at the Whistler Chamber. For us, advocacy is a year-round ongoing effort to influence policy and decision-makers to...

How to Create a Consistent Customer Experience

How to Create a Consistent Customer Experience December 2, 2021 The Whistler Chamber has recently announced the lineup for the Whistler Experience® training program, which serves as a tool to provide effective and affordable training to workers throughout our resort...

Whistler Chamber November Advocacy in Action Member Input Session

Whistler Chamber November Advocacy in Action Member Input Session November 29th, 2021 The Whistler Chamber recently hosted another virtual Advocacy in Action roundtable discussion to a good turnout from the Whistler business community. Before opening the discussion to...

Whistler Chamber October Advocacy in Action Member Input Session

Whistler Chamber October Advocacy in Action Member Input Session November 4th, 2021 The Whistler Chamber’s monthly Advocacy in Action meetings continued last month, with the October 19th discussion joined by local MP Patrick Weiler and representatives from across...

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