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.
Recent Advocacy
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 All Candidates Meeting Recording
Oct 1 2024 All Candidates Meeting Recording
All Candidates Meeting Recording
Use Your Vote to Shape Your Community this Municipal Election
Advocacy Updates
IOC inclusion of LGBT community
As a business community, we encourage the IOC to recall its Olympic Charter when it says it will cooperate with competent organizations and authorities in the endeavor to place sport at the service of humanity, as Russia’s anti-gay stance threatens to overshadow the games.
Proposed Antenna Siting
The Whistler Chamber is convinced the new antenna system site proposed for 7196 Lorimer Road (that will sit well above the existing tree line) will be an eyesore in a resort that prides itself on natural vistas.
Working Holiday Visa Policy Paper
Working Holiday Visa Policy Paper Letter
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).
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.
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.
Recruitment and Retention Toolkit – A toolkit for leveraging Whistler’s employment brand
Economic Growth Information Sheet
Supporting Economic Growth in Tight Labour Markets & Putting Canadians First
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Employment Resources – Cheat Sheet
Business Support
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