The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce supports City Council in its decision to direct Administration to create a neighbourhood maintenance compensation program for businesses affected by the proposed location of the new permanent emergency shelter at 1600 Halifax Street.

The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce has requested the City Council refer the proposed Saskatchewan Drive Corridor Plan CM24-9 back to Administration for further discussion and consultation.

Tony Playter, CEO of the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce, has requested that City Council continue to support the building of a new downtown Central Library.

The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce has asked the Regina City Council and Administration to ensure that further discussion, consultation and education is done prior to a final decision on the renaming of Dewdney Avenue.

CN and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) have been in negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement since the end of 2023. Recently, Canadian Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan requested clarity from the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) on whether or not CN must continue to supply services in respect of certain commodities during a labour disruption.

The Government of Canada recently announced it would increase the capital gains inclusion rate (the share of capital gains that is taxed) from 50 per cent to 67 per cent. The change will apply to those with more than $250,000 in capital gains in a year as of June 25, 2024.

First of all, I want to thank each of you and the Catalyst Committee for your dedication in helping make Regina a city that many want to work, live and play in. I am here to confirm that the Regina Chamber supports the final report and recommendations made by the Catalyst Committee.

As a business leader in our community, you have the opportunity to make a difference and play a part in shaping and revitalizing Regina’s downtown. A multi-purpose entertainment complex located in Regina’s downtown would be a catalyst for economic growth and generate profound and lasting future benefits for our community.

Tony Playter, the CEO of the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce, addressed Regina City Council on Thurs., Dec. 15 during the public presentation portion of the 2023-24 budget deliberations:

SaskPower and the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement (SBP) recently held an informational meeting regarding the procurement process for businesses. Hosted by the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce, the event was conducted by John Lax, Director of Industry and Stakeholder Relations for SBP, and Rhea Brown, Director of Procurement and Contract Management for SaskPower.