ADVOCACY IN ACTION
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Whistler Chamber has a track record of moving the dial on local, provincial and national issues.
Your Chamber works hard on many labour issues, such as housing and regional transportation. We have also been advocating for Whistler Business on the proposed Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Take a look at the letter we sent to the Federal Government regarding the proposed changes, as well as the letter sent by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
READ OUR LETTER
Check out some of the other resources we have put together to help our Members with recent labour issues:
IMMIGRATION ROADMAPCULINARY RECRUITMENT
BC Family Day
Moving Family Day to the 3rd Monday would cause unnecessary compression in BC destination mountain resorts which could have a negative impact on the guest experience. Avoiding a holiday overlap, however, provides British Columbians – and out-of-province guests – with better quality Family Day and vacation experiences respectively.
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).