The British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce (BCCTC) wishes to congratulate Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his historic win yesterday.  It is the largest Conservative victory since the days of Margaret Thatcher.  Clearly the British people have spoken.  Whether they were pro-Brexit or remainers, what is clear is that the populace wants to move on.  The paralysis of Parliament, over the last three years, has weighed heavily on the populace.  As the Prime Minister stated

By: Bill Macheras, Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Regional Office – October 23, 2019 I recently visited London and even though it was a pleasure visit, it was painfully clear the Brexit issue has consumed the headlines of all media outlets and has successfully seized politicians of all stripes. However, interestingly, after the initial mention of Brexit in conversations, the substantive part of conversations turned to everyone’s take on the real prospects

by James Tait, Partner - Browne Jacobson LLP April? We’ve still got Diwali, Halloween, Bonfire Night, Mawlid, Hanukkah and Christmas to name but a few – and that’s just this year! But with a number of employment law changes already lined up or expected to take effect in April 2020, a little reminder of what is to come will help ensure that you can take the steps needed to prepare: Statements of Particulars From 6 April 2020: the obligation to provide a written statement of pa

by Christian Sivière, President - Solimpex Montréal and Ottawa The long-awaited Incoterms® 2020 revision came out on September 10th, after months of anticipation, during which various theories circulated on the internet as to what changes were going to be introduced. The timing of the release coincided with the Chamber’s 100th anniversary. Canadian businesses exporting goods to the UK, and anywhere else, as well as UK importers and exporters deal with these rules all the tim

by James Tait, Partner - Browne Jacobson LLP Despite the ongoing soap opera we are seeing unfold on a daily basis in the UK, our departure from the EU appears to be imminent – although it will be very interesting to see the Supreme Court’s decision in relation to all of this. For the most part EU employment law has been brought into effect via UK legislation and in any event, the EU Withdrawal Act 2018 effectively converts EU law into UK law. This means that there should be n

Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation of BCCTC publications and events, including drafting a blog to be posted on BCCTC Blog. • Keep BCCTC abreast of trends in Brexit, Canada - UK business, Commonwealth • Assist with the creation of the BCCTC's e-newsletter, by compiling, writing and editing articles and graphics as needed. • Assist with management of the BCCTC's social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Instagram. • Provide BCCTC with support i

For over two centuries Truefitt & Hill, recognised as the finest traditional gentlemen's barber and perfumer in London, has provided discerning gentlemen with only the finest in grooming products and services. Our offering truly gives men the opportunity to look and feel their very best. Established in 1805, the company remains the world's oldest barbershop as stated in the Guinness Book of records and are barbers and Royal Warrant holders to H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh. Tod

by Jeffries Briginshaw, CEO - Transatlantic Business Britain Earlier in the summer we plotted the rough time line ahead for the UK Conservative Government’s increasingly desperate efforts to deliver on the 2016 referendum mandate to leave the EU – with the next ‘hard stop’ due on October 31st when the latest extension to UK membership runs out. We, along with most others, correctly assumed a new Boris Johnson Prime Minister ship, and here we are 17 days in as he leads a gover

by Karima-Catherine Goundiam, Founder and CEO, Red Dot Digital and VP of the BCCTC The status quo for businesses and markets is changing every day, thanks to the constant technological advances in today’s digital society. To keep up with demand, ensure success, and simply stay relevant, companies need to adapt. This is where digital transformation comes into play: this is the process of using digital technologies to modify or establish new business models and modes of trade,

Christian Sivière, President - Solimpex Montréal and Ottawa Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world remained positive in June, posting a $136 million surplus, after the near-record surplus of $556 million in May, as exports of goods were down 5.1%, while imports were down 4.3%. Overall Canadian imports came to $50.2 billion, the lowest level since November 2018, with decreases observed in 9 of 11 product sections. Canadian imports from the United States decreased 3

London and Silicon Valley based Push Technology is setting up a new 8 person technology support centre in Northern Ireland, to augment the company’s global expansion plans. Push Technology specialises in real-time data streaming technology for business applications. Its Diffusion Real-Time API Management Platform delivers centralised data management, optimisation, and integration that simplifies application development, reduces infrastructure requirements, and speeds time-to-

What are the drivers for technological change in audit? It is not only the increase in volume of data, but also the changes in business models which lead to disruption and ultimately innovation in the way of working in markets and new sources of value. Tomorrow’s auditors will need to be technologically savvy to service businesses and to execute high quality audits. In this latest report, ACCA and CA ANZ have provided an overview of some of the various technologies which are

Christian Sivière, President - Solimpex Montréal and Ottawa Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world was in a rare surplus position in May, the second time since December 2016, as exports of goods rose 4.6% while imports were up only 1%. Overall Canadian exports came to a record $53.1 billion, with motor vehicles and parts, aircraft and other transportation equipment and parts, and energy products contributing the most to the increase. Canadian exports to the United

by Al Parsai, CEO -Parsai Immigration Services Some immigration or work permit applicants need to start businesses in Canada prior or upon their arrival. For example, consider the following options: Start up visa immigration to Canada Work permit under LMIA exemption code C11 (IMP) This article explains what you potentially need to consider before registering a business. Types of Businesses in Canada Depending on the province of destination the business type you may register

57% rated cyber security as a top 5 business risk; yet 54% thought that their organisation had either not been subject to an attack or were not aware. If cyber security is a significant risk, what role should the finance community play? The cyber threat is one of the most talked about issues that businesses face today. Yet the level of awareness of the risk and the types of threats that organisations face is low. So what is the extent of awareness of the cyber threat amongst

by Jeffries Briginshaw, CEO - Transatlantic Business Britain No foreseeable end to Brexit, beyond Trump’s ‘Big’ Trade deals, and what do European Parliamentary Elections really mean? We are going to be ‘spinning wheels’ on Brexit until at least mid-autumn. There is no end in sight to the UK’s increasingly tortured efforts to leave the European Union. Lucky then that the UK economy is showing resilience. Growth is subdued but no more so than across the Eurozone. A leadership e

by Dr. Thomas Goldsmith - @ThomasGoldsmith It is a complex landscape for businesses out there, no matter which side of the Pond they’re on. In any given sector there is a labyrinth of rules and regulations to navigate. For businesses that trade internationally, you have to deal with the complications twice over. But this complexity is exactly why it is important for companies, especially small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the policy making process. If you

A Book on Visa, eTA, Work Permit, Study Permit, and Immigration to Canada By Al Parsai, MA, DTM, RCIC - CEO, Parsai Immigration Services If you intend to visit Canada, study or work in Canada, immigrate to Canada, or become a Canadian citizen, you need to go through an application process. A typical application includes submitting some forms and documents to the immigration authorities. Some applications, however, mandate you to attend a phone or face to face interview with a

by Christian Sivière, President - Solimpex ® (Montreal & Ottawa) CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union has been in effect over a year and comparing the trade statistics of 2018 versus 2017 gives us a good measure of its impact. Signed in October 2016, CETA was provisionally implemented on September 21st, 2017 and the vast majority of its provisions are in effect since then, particularly the reduction of tariffs, the opening

by Paul Faulkner, Chief Executive, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Amid all of the turmoil surrounding the frustrating and fluctuating Brexit negotiations over the past three years, we in the heart of the UK have regarded the whole mess as an opportunity. An opportunity to re-build our trading relationships with Commonwealth countries, like Canada. Birmingham is still a hotbed of manufacturing and is home to the production of the iconic brands of Jaguar and Land Rover