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Statement on the release of a common set of principles to guide a restart of the Canadian economy
The Business Council of Canada is pleased to see the release of a common set of principles to guide a restart of the Canadian economy. We commend the Prime Minister and the Premiers for recognizing the importance of a gradual approach […]
Statement on Canada’s National Day of Mourning
Today we join with employers and labour groups across Canada to mark the National Day of Mourning, remembering workers who have died, were injured or became ill from their work. This year especially that includes healthcare workers and others who […]
Statement on Ontario’s plan to reopen the economy
The Business Council of Canada (BCC) welcomes today’s announcement by Premier Doug Ford of key principles to guide the gradual and staged reopening of Ontario’s economy while protecting the health, safety and well-being of all citizens. “Premier Ford and his […]
Business Council mourns the loss of Thomas C. O’Neill
The Business Council of Canada extends its condolences to the family and friends of the late Thomas C. O’Neill. Tom was widely admired by business leaders across the country for his professionalism and his advocacy for high standards of business […]
Statement welcoming the Prime Minister’s announcement that wage subsidies will be available to employers of all sizes
We welcome today’s announcement that the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy will be available to employers of all sizes that have experienced a decline in revenues. The wage subsidy will help to prevent further layoffs, conserving as many jobs as possible […]
Canada’s Leading Business Organizations Call on Government to Protect Jobs and Postpone Non-Essential New Measures
OTTAWA, March 25, 2020 – Over 60 of Canada’s leading business organizations are calling on governments to support a national effort to protect jobs and to postpone non-essential new measures. “Canadian businesses are ready and able to step up to overcome […]
Three things the federal government should do now to help workers and avoid an economic collapse
Governments across Canada must act with speed and urgency to address the economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadians in need simply can’t afford to wait weeks for help. Here are three things the federal government can and should do right now to help workers and avoid […]
Canada’s Leading Business Organizations Call on Government to Protect Jobs and Postpone Non-Essential New Measures
(OTTAWA) – March 21, 2020 – Four of Canada’s leading business organizations are calling on governments to support a national effort to protect jobs and to postpone non-essential new measures. “Canadian businesses are ready and able to step up to overcome […]
Statement on US-Canada border decision and the federal government’s latest emergency response package
Canada’s business leaders welcome today’s emergency response package to help Canadians cope with the economic consequences of the global COVID-19 pandemic. More aid will almost certainly be needed in the weeks and months ahead, but the plan outlined this morning […]
Statement by Goldy Hyder calling for a clear and unambiguous national response to COVID-19
Human behaviour is key to the spread of COVID-19, and changes in behaviour are the best way to reduce transmission. Currently different parts of the country are seeing different levels of COVID-19 infection, which has led governments at the municipal, provincial […]