MVRD | September 26, 2022

Metro Vancouver Wood Burning Restrictions Explained Effective September 15th, 2022 As of September 15th 2022 if a homeowner in Metro Vancouver wants to burn wood in their home they must meet the requirements of MVRD Bylaw 1303. These include registering your wood...

BCA | March 25, 2022

BC PST Increase HPBAC is currently developing and executing various issue-specific advocacy strategies in British Columbia. These include the Comox Valley Campaign, electronic components advocacy, Vancouver building codes advocacy, and advocacy related to Clean BC:...

CPU | March 25, 2022

CP and TCRC Collective Bargaining Collective bargaining between Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) over labour stability failed on March 20th. While CP has agreed to a number of conditions, the two groups are facing an...

CVRD | March 25, 2022

The Comox Valley Campaign against existing and proposed bans on wood stoves in the region launched on February 15th. The campaign continues to grow as it approaches the first month mark, with an unwavering commitment from local members and an outpouring of support...

President’s Report | February 11, 2022

HPBAC Joins With Over 170 Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce to Urge Resolution of Blockades As I’m sure you are aware, over the past week several Canada-US border crossings have been blockaded by protesters. These blockades have resulted in serious delays...

BCA | February 4, 2022

CleanBC: Roadmap 2030 CleanBC: Roadmap 2030 revisits 2018 guidelines and standards for reducing climate pollution and emissions. The climate action plan outlines more stringent restrictions and standards than previous versions, with an overall goal of reaching carbon...