Kamloops Chamber Policy Adopted by Province of BC After More Than a Decade
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Kamloops Chamber Policy Adopted by Province of BC After More Than a Decade
Kamloops, BC — The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a major advocacy milestone after the Province of British Columbia announced plans to move toward permanent Daylight SavingTime, ending the twice-annual clock change.
The policy change reflects a resolution first introduced by the Kamloops Chamber in 2013, when Chamber President Bob Dieno brought forward the “Time Shift” policy encouraging the province to maintainDaylight Saving Time year-round. The resolution highlighted the benefits of eliminating the seasonal time change, including improved health outcomes, increased productivity, and greater alignment with key trading partners.
Through the Chamber policy process, the resolution was adopted by the BC Chamber of Commerce network and advanced to government as part of the provincial business community’s advocacy priorities.
On March 4, 2026, the Province of British Columbia confirmed it will move forward with legislation to maintain Daylight Saving Time year-round, pending alignment with neighbouring jurisdictions. Business organizations across the province welcomed the announcement, noting that eliminating the clock change will reduce disruption for businesses and workers while improving consistency in scheduling and operations.
“This is a great example of how the Chamber policy process works,” said Acacia Pangilinan, Executive Director of the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce. “A policy first developed here in Kamloops was brought forward through the Chamber network and ultimately helped shape provincial policy, albeit more than a decade later. It shows the impact that thoughtful, business-driven advocacy can have.”
The Chamber notes that the policy win also highlights the importance of member engagement in the policy development process.
Chamber policy resolutions originate at the local level, where business leaders identify barriers or opportunities and propose solutions. Those resolutions move through the provincial Chamber network, where they can become advocacy priorities brought forward to government.
“This is exactly why the Chamber policy process exists,” Pangilinan added. “When businesses share their experiences and ideas, those insights can influence decisions that affect communities across the province.”
The Kamloops & District Chamber will continue this work at its Annual General Meeting and Policy Session on March 12, where members will help identify and debate new policy priorities to guide the Chamber’s advocacy efforts.
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Acacia Pangilinan
Executive Director
Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce
778-257-5900