Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland unveiled the 2024 Federal Budget yesterday in Ottawa.
“We know this budget comes at a time of highly complex challenges for Canada, but we are increasingly concerned with the rising national debt and what that will mean for our local businesses and communities in the years ahead,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. “Increasing the tax burden on business to fuel government spending will hinder the economic growth that our country so desperately needs.”
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosted a roundtable discussion focused on the BC economy, housing, trade, manufacturing, supply chains, regulatory challenges and related issues. The BC Minister of State for Trade Jagrup Brar, and Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA Fin Donnelly heard concerns and fielded questions, before visiting several Tri-Cities businesses with Chamber CEO Leslie Courchesne.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the TriCity News, has published its 2024 Business Matters magazine.
The complimentary 44-page publication features information on doing business in the Tri-Cities, local business profiles, and information about the Chamber, including events, programs, membership, benefits, and more. The centre-spread features the Chamber’s Tri-Cities Economic Profile infographic.
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It was a packed house at Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club on March 8 for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce International Women’s Day Brunch, with more than 200 in attendance. This year’s global theme was ‘Inspire Inclusion.’
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In today’s increasingly complex and challenging economic landscape, it’s more important than ever for businesses to have a strong network of support and resources. That’s where local chambers of commerce and boards of trade come in. We serve as powerful allies for businesses of all sizes, providing invaluable advocacy, benefits and opportunities for growth and success.
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Coquitlam (November 13, 2025) The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosted a dynamic post-budget Q&A with Members of Parliament, bringing together business leaders, developers, transit representatives, ports, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs to unpack Budget 2025 and its impacts on our region. The discussion-rooted in real questions from the audience-highlighted clear priorities for the Tri-Cities: housing supply, transit…
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the candidates standing for election to its 2026 Board of Directors. The election will take place at the Chamber’s 54th Annual General Meeting on November 27 at the Executive Hotel, Coquitlam.
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Port Moody (November 4, 2025) The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce was proud to host another engaging Mingle with the Mayor, featuring Port Moody Mayor Meghan Lahti at Parkside Brewery on Thursday, October 30, 2025. It was an evening of open dialogue, candid conversation, and community connection as Chamber members and residents had the opportunity to…
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Coquitlam (October 20, 2025) The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an engaging Mingle with the Mayor event featuring Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, who shared candid insights into the complex challenges facing municipalities today-from housing and development to mental health and regional governance. Mayor Stewart opened with reflections on Coquitlam’s longstanding spirit of collaboration with…
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Mississauga, Ontario (October 13, 2025) This past week, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference in Mississauga, bringing together representatives from chambers across Canada and various stakeholders to engage in a spirited celebration of collaboration, education, and advocacy. Attendees were energized by discussions that emphasized the importance of a…
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