RCC in the News
How the grocery supply chain works, from wheat fields to what’s next
February 13, 2024
Red Sea attacks add ‘significant cost’ to global shipping, Canada and allies warn
January 3, 2024
Winnipeg business owners coping with increased theft, crime
January 3, 2024
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Manitoba’s NDP Unveils First Budget with Health Care Focus
April 10, 2024
The first budget of the Wab Kinew led NDP Manitoba government was released last week, and not surprisingly, featured a strong focus on health care and affordability. The province has committed to maintaining most of the former government’s tax reductions as a part of this budget, but businesses should expect their property based education tax … Continued
B.C. Government Stands by Health Cost Recovery Bill Amid Growing Business Opposition
April 10, 2024
The coalition against the B.C. government’s new legislation is expanding, with more business associations joining. The bill, criticized for its broad scope covering all products, byproducts, and services including marketing, promotion and distribution, as well as manufacturing, was debated in the second reading amidst concerns from the business community. The government’s focus on social media’s … Continued
End of Key Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) Measures
April 10, 2024
Important changes are coming to the TFW program this Spring. Citing recent economic trends, government will phase out some temporary measures introduced during labour shortages. Notably, Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) applications after May 1, 2024, will only be valid for 6 months, reduced from the current 12. Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) employers, however, still enjoy … Continued
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