As published in TheFutureEconomy.ca, an English-only outlet.
Though it’s been a century since our founding, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is still striving after one clear mission statement: To build a Canada of thriving business opportunity, a strong economy, and a better life for all. There’s a reason the elements of our mission statement are ordered in this way. Because you cannot have a better life for all and an improved standard of living for Canadians without first having a strong economy. And you cannot have a strong economy unless you first have a business community that is on solid ground, investing and hiring.
However, the strength of that business community cannot be concentrated in one region and sector; it must be shared. As our country’s largest business network, the only one representing small, medium and large businesses alike, we are passionate about this. We represent the on-the-ground leaders, the 400 chambers of commerce and boards of trade across Canada, which is why we know taking care of Canadians and taking care of the business community go hand in hand.
Candace Laing, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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