Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges focus on national unity, economy

(OTTAWA) – October 22, 2019 – The Honourable Perrin Beatty, PC, OC, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement following the results of the 2019 federal election.

“The Canadian Chamber of Commerce congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on winning a second term.

Canada has finally seen the end of a bitterly divisive campaign. Today is an opportunity to turn the page, to redirect efforts toward the betterment of all Canadians, including the business community.

Canada’s 43rd Parliament has been elected to govern on behalf of all Canadians, in all regions and in all sectors of the economy. Now that the campaign is over, MPs of all parties need to put our country’s needs ahead of narrow partisanship.

The challenges facing the country at the start of the election remain. We hope to see true statesmanship from Canada’s leaders, and a genuine willingness to make Parliament work for all Canadians.

Businesses and investors are watching carefully to see how we come together to secure our future. Canada needs its leaders to quickly move from the partisan theater of the campaign to the sober responsibility of governing.  Building a new consensus and addressing our economic challenges cannot wait.

Earlier this year the Canadian Chamber presented an economic roadmap for Canada through our Vote Prosperity platform. We, and the entire business community, are prepared to work with the new Parliament to grow our economy, restore investor confidence in Canada and create greater prosperity for all Canadians.

Along with the 450 local chambers of our network, we are ready to play our part. We ask our elected representatives to demonstrate both the civility and the vision our country needs at this critical time.”

The Voice of Canadian Business

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is Canada’s largest and most representative business association, which speaks with one unified voice on behalf of nearly a quarter million businesses. The Chamber’s job is to help Canadian businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions grow their business. We do this by helping them connect to each other, new opportunities, providing essential business services, and influencing government policy on their behalf. For more information visit www.Chamber.ca or follow us @CdnChamberofCom.

For more information, please contact:

Phil Taylor
Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs
ptaylor@chamber.ca (preferred and fastest response time)
613.238.4000 (2231)