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Advocacy information for Greater Victoria’s business community

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Saanich and Victoria merger is the right thing to do

Better governance from fewer governments has long been a rallying…

Women in Business report finds steady, slow progress

The 2025 Women in Business report by Doane Grant Thornton is…

Whoa Premier! Proposed power grab needs a rethink

The Chamber takes pride in working well with any government,…

Shifting cruise shuttle stop will help area businesses

The Chamber helped advocate for a small change that will have…

Eight predictions for Canada’s economy in 2025

No one knows what the future holds, but that doesn't mean we…

Region’s ‘living wage’ jumps 5.4% from one year ago

Even with inflation tamed, there is a noticeable increase in…

Trump takes to social media to threaten huge tariffs

There's the economy, and then there's the attention economy.…

Feds step in to end labour disputes at Canadian ports

The Chamber was part of advocacy efforts that succeeded in ending…

Canada Post could face labour disruption this week

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Canada Post are preparing…

Chamber data helps educate US about protectionism risks

A new report on the US election paints a stark picture of how…

Vital Signs Report gives housing failing grade, again

Greater Victoria has earned a "B" from this year's Vital Signs…

Tech sector’s economic impact continues to grow: report

Greater Victoria's diversified economy plays an important role…