Kamloops Chamber Members Approve Promotion of Nuclear Power, Waterfront Hotel

Posted March 19, 2008

Promoting nuclear power and a waterfront hotel were approved by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce membership today at their annual policy session.  The Kamloops Chamber will be taking these and other positions forward to the BC Chamber of Commerce for provincial support in May and to the Canadian Chamber for federal support in October. The Kamloops Chamber is leading the country as a front runner in developing policy on behalf of business members which ultimately changes business and government relations on the floor of legislative assemblies from coast to coast.  “As a result of this session the Kamloops Chamber is asking government to initiate public education around the safety and efficiency of nuclear power as an alternate energy source.  Current and alternative methods proposed are largely ineffective in meeting the increasing demands for energy in the future; industry needs to respond,” says Brant Hasanen, Kamloops Chamber President. The Kamloops Chamber membership once again approved support for the City to attract a waterfront hotel as a means to increase the energy and vitality of a vibrant downtown centre.   John Winter, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce states, “The Kamloops Chamber is to be congratulated for tackling critical issues that will lay a foundation for our long term economic prosperity. Whether it is local issues such as the Waterfront Hotel, or provincial issues such as addressing the housing affordability crisis, the Kamloops Chamber have stepped up to address the interests of their members and the wider business community,” states Winter.  “In particular we were pleased to see Kamloops propose innovative solutions to Canada’s ever increasing energy crisis by advocating that senior government address the role that nuclear will need to play in our collective energy future. The provincial business community will hear the clear message sent by the Kamloops business community today that lays out the case that our economic future depends upon our ability to produce the energy that business and societies require. We have seen Kamloops issue a clear call - nuclear must be a prominent part of these discussions.” Other policies approved include support for building First Nations economies; equity in Canada border services fees; diversion of property transfer tax to municipal governments; business representation in municipal elections and support for local change to home based business regulations.    For more information, please contact: Brant Hasanen President, Kamloops Chamber of Commerce 250.851.2052

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