Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom

Canada conducts a census every five years, and 2021 is one of those years. A census tells us more than simply how many people live in our country, it’s a thorough look at the profile of our population. What has changed and what has stayed the same — crucial data as we chart our COVID Recovery. Bruce Williams speaks with Statistics Canada Director General Geoff Bowlby.

Has working your dining room table “office” outlived its purpose? Converting home space into working space is a pandemic priority for many right now and looking into the future. Three experts join us to discuss all you should consider when creating a suitable situation for working from home.

The demand on non-profit and community organizations has become even more important throughout the COVID pandemic and many have seen a profound shift in their funding and support. What’s the future of philanthropy and its impact on the work of non-profit and non-Governmental programmes?
Greater Victoria Chamber CEO Bruce Williams speaks with two non-profit leaders in this week’s Chamber Chat.

COVID-19 impacted residents and the care they receive at Long Term Care facilities.
How have LTC facilities adapted to COVID and what changes are here to stay?
Bruce Williams discussed with Amir Hemani, Berwick Retirement Communities CEO, and David Cheperdak, Broadmead Care Society CEO.

We see a group of people as homeless, campers, temporary hotel residents.
Who are they? Bruce Williams does a deep dive into the fundamental reason why these are living these circumstances with Our Place CEO, Julian Daly.

Community connections shine as the pandemic brings out the best in businesses as they rally to keep customers coming in or shopping online. Campaigns such as #ChamberLocalVicBC, shopping by appointment and free delivery by local BIAs helped many small businesses survive 2020. Featuring Geoffrey Beattie (Oak Bay BIA), Shannon Toogood (Sidney BIA), and Jeff Bray (DVBA).

Chamber CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. Topics include efforts to help more businesses make better use of provincial grants, and how the inclusion of indigenous people in the workforce is changing attitudes about reconciliation across the province.