Our Response to the Government Fixing the Greenwashing Amendment

The Canadian Chamber and our members flagged the risks in the C-59 “greenwashing” amendment from day one — and we haven’t stopped raising the issue since. In February, we co-authored a major report with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and convened policymakers at an event to underline how the amendment would create a chilling effect — exactly as it has. We’re pleased this new government has listened to the concerns raised by business and chosen collaboration. Fixing this amendment — just as we recommended from the get-go — shows that constructive business advocacy leads to better public policy.

• Bryan Detchou, Senior Director, Natural Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

About the Canadian Chamber of Commerce — The Future of Business Success 

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is Canada’s largest and most activated business network — representing over 400 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 200,000 business of all sizes, from all sectors of the economy and from every part of the country — working to create the conditions for our collective success. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the undisputed champion and catalyst for the future of business success. From working with government on economy-friendly policy to providing services that inform commerce and enable trade, we give each of our members more of what they need to succeed: insight into markets, competitors and trends, influence over the decisions and policies that drive business success, and impact on business and economic performance.   

Media Contact

Shane Mackenzie
Vice President, Media and Stakeholder Communications
613.302.7683
smackenzie@chamber.ca