PROCUREMENT PROCESS DIRECTION DELIVERED AT INFORMATION MEETING

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.

NEW OHS AMENDMENTS TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF MODERN WORKPLACES

On November 3, 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced Bill 91 The Saskatchewan Employment (Part III) Amendment Act, 2022. The amendments come after engaging stakeholders in a review of the occupational health and safety provisions of the Act.

BUSINESS GROUPS WANT GOVERNMENT ACTION ON CREDIT-CARD SWIPE FEES

A number of business groups are calling for government action on credit-card swipe fees which has become a hot button issue across Canada.

2022 SPEECH FROM THE THRONE

A new session of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly opened today (October 26) with the Speech from the Throne, delivered by Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty. Premier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan is currently enjoying record new investment and is leading the country in economic growth, while the province's population is on track to reach 1.2 million people this year.

BANK OF CANADA INCREASES POLICY INTEREST RATE BY 50 BASIS POINTS

The Bank of Canada increased its target for the overnight rate to 3¾ per cent today (Oct. 26) , with the Bank Rate at 4 per cent and the deposit rate at 3¾ per cent. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening.

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS — EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce is currently inviting expressions of interest for volunteers to join our 2023 Board of Directors.

CCEC HONOURS JOHN HOPKINS WITH COUNCIL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

John Hopkins, the long-time CEO of the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce, was honoured with the CCEC Council Award of Excellence on Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada annual meeting in Ottawa.

CANADIAN BUSINESSES CHALLENGED BY WORKFORCE “SKILLS GAP”

The Conference Board of Canada is reporting that Canada's labour force is facing a large skills gap that was widened during the pandemic. CTV News delved into the report which indicated Canada is in a critical time that requires an investment to create a more skilled work force to remain competitively globally.

LEARN HOW CPP INVESTMENTS IS INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE

CPP Investments is the organization responsible for investing CPP contributions not immediately needed to pay benefits. The meeting will be an opportunity for people to hear directly about how the CPP Fund is doing.

AN INTRODUCTION TO WORKING WITH SASKATCHEWAN’S PUBLIC SECTOR

SaskPower and the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement will present on the ins and outs of doing business with Government of Saskatchewan ministries and Crown corporations on Tuesday, October 11.

CARBON RX PARTNERING WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN CARBON CAPTURE PROGRAM

Regina's Carbon RX is looking to partner with Indigenous communities to naturally sequester carbon, providing economic and environmental benefits.

EDDIE LEMOINE TO SERVE AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT SHOWCASE

The All-Nations Career & Business Showcase, which will be held on Thursday, October 20, will feature keynote speaker Eddie Lemoine. The best-selling author will share his expertise and experience with attracting and retaining a skilled workforce. His audiences represent 83 countries and his speeches have been translated into five languages.

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