In response to today’s announcement of the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement (CMRA) signed today in Yellowknife, Alex McMillan, CEO (Interim) of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement:
“Reducing interprovincial trade barriers has been a top priority for the BC Chamber of Commerce. I applaud today’s news of the CMRA being signed by all the provinces, territories and federal government.
“Every step we take to reduce barriers businesses face to grow their customer base and make it easier to conduct business across the country is a positive one. We know that the elimination of unnecessary regulation will increase productivity and boost investment and innovation. As businesses succeed, grow and expand they will create additional jobs and improve prosperity.
Read the Full Statement Here
The Squamish Chamber, alongside the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and Whistler Chamber of Commerce is a co-signer on the ‘Reduction of Interprovincial Trade Barriers in Canada‘ BC Chamber policy.
About the BC Chamber of Commerce
The BC Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most broadly based business organization in the province. Representing 85 local Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade and 32,000 businesses of every size and from every sector and region of the province, the BC Chamber of Commerce is uniquely positioned to “Know What’s on BC’s Mind.”