US Edition‘Wrong direction’: B.C. Chamber of Commerce latest group to decry tariff bill
- The B.C. Chamber of Commerce, representing 36,000 businesses, criticized Bill 7 for its controversial nature and potential economic damage in a letter dated March 26.
- Fiona Famulak, president of the chamber, stated the bill grants government "unwarranted sweeping powers" and undermines democratic norms.
- B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon acknowledged discussions about potential changes to Bill 7 but provided no specifics.
- Former B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell accused Premier David Eby of attempting to establish autocratic rule with Bill 7, citing its sunset clause of May 28, 2027.
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B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right.
B.C. premier to provide update on controversial tariff-response bill
British Columbia Premier David Eby is expected to provide an update Friday on a controversial bill that would give his government broad powers to respond to foreign economic threats amid Canada’s ongoing tariff battle with the United States.
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B.C. Chamber of Commerce joins critics of provincial tariff bill
Criticism from the business community about Bill 7 continues to grow
‘Wrong Direction’: BC Chamber of Commerce Latest Group to Decry Tariff Bill
Proposed legislation in British Columbia to give the cabinet sweeping powers to respond to threats from foreign governments amid Canada’s tariff fight is getting more pushback from businesses as the Greens meet with the government about their concerns. BC Chamber of Commerce President Fiona Famulak says in a letter to Premier David Eby and Attorney General Niki Sharma that the legislation known as Bill 7 lacks “guardrails” and allows the governm…
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