CPI December 2023: Hovering above target, the new year will bring the same challenges in the battle against inflation.
Canadian Chamber Report – CPI December 2023: Hovering above target, the new year will bring the same challenges in the battle against inflation

Our Senior Economist Andrew DiCapua analyzes the key takeaways of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for December 2023. "If we’ve learned anything over the past few months, it’s that the last mile of the race against inflation is the hardest and the longest. December marked the second consecutive month where inflation moved in the...

Provincial Disaster Assistance Program
Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP)

PROVINCIAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PDAP)Private Property Application InstructionsDear Chamber Members,The Town of Nipawin has applied for the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program. The Town's application was submitted to pay for repairs of Town facilities and properties.In saying that, the towns application opens the process up for anyone in Nipawin to apply for their own coverage of...

5 Reasons to join a Chamber of Commerce
5 Reasons to join a Chamber of Commerce

It increases your credibility Belonging to a chamber gives your business a leg up conpared to those who are not members. A company with this level of credibility becomes desirable to consumers, increasing the likeliness they'll seek out your goods or services in the future. While you business's positive perception increases, so will your profits...

How can I make my Chamber of Commerce Successful
How Can I Make My Chamber of Commerce Successful?

How Can I Make My Chamber of Commerce Successful? Chambers of Commerce can act as a bridge between governments, small businesses, corporations, schools, religious organizations, and the general public. Usually, they rely on volunteers to make sure they are successful. Plus, getting involved with a Chamber of Commerce in your community can offer significant benefits...

Regulatory Changes, Additional Supports to Reduce Credential Recognition Challenges Faced by Out-of-Province Workers

Released on December 6, 2022 Newly introduced Labour Mobility and Fair Registration Regulations come into force Today, Minister of Immigration and Career Training Jeremy Harrison announced new, comprehensive regulations that reduce administrative credential recognition barriers faced by workers from other provinces and those trained internationally, enabling them to work in regulated occupations in Saskatchewan more...

Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board

Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board 2024 average premium rate remains unchanged from 2023 Regina, Sask., Dec. 11, 2023 – The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has approved the 2024 average employer premium rate to remain unchanged from the 2023 rate of $1.28 per hundred dollars of payroll.  “The primary drivers of the 2024 premium rate are claim...

Saskatchewan businesses facing financial pressures in 2023

Saskatchewan businesses facing financial pressures in 2023 By Montana Getty  Global NewsPosted December 2, 2022 4:03 pm Heading into the new year, many companies are rolling over their fiscal year with added financial pressures. Saskatchewan businesses saw a minimum wage increase in October, compounded with EI, CPP and payroll tax increases. “Margins will be squeezed and people will be having a hard...

International Chamber of Commerce document on impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis and Challenges ahead.

  RECENT TRENDS IN TRADE AND TRADE FINANCE Impact of the Covid-19 Crisis and Challenges Ahead https://iccwbo.org/content/uploads/sites/3/2022/03/icc-document-impact-of-the-covid19-crisis-and-challenges-ahead.pdf REPORT CREDIT TO THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (ICC)

The Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program is now accepting expression of interests (EOI) on an ongoing basis.

If you are a company in the Prairie Provinces looking to grow, the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program could be for you. BSP supports high-growth businesses that are scaling up and producing innovative goods, services, or technologies. It offers interest-free, repayable funding to incorporated Canadian companies. The objectives of the program are to: assist...