MISSION

The Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) is committed to forming a broad-based coalition, representative of the various interests of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans-persons, Two-spirited, and Intersex (GLBT) owned businesses, GLBT operated businesses, GLBT friendly businesses, professionals, and students of business for the purpose of promoting economic growth and prosperity, through public and private sector advocacy, to advance the common business interests and opportunities of its members.

POLICIES AND PRIORITIES

The CGLCC is a clearinghouse of ideas and information for and between businesses and organizations. The CGLCC will work with provincial and regional chambers and business groups on their issues to achieve success and turn that success in one region into success for others. Most importantly, the CGLCC will be the premier advocate on behalf of LGBT owned businesses, professionals, students of business, and corporations that share in our desire to expand the community's financial opportunities, economic growth, continued innovation, and equality.

The CGLCC is dedicated to seeking input from its members in developing policies and setting priorities. From the Board of Directors to the committees, councils and task forces, the CGLCC is committed to diverse leadership.

CHAMBERS AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS COUNCIL

The Chambers and Business Organizations Council (CBOC) is comprised of provincial and regional GLBT chambers of commerce and business associations. The CBOC has been established to give these organizations a voice at the leadership table. The CBOC will elect its own leadership, discuss issues of importance, recommend policy and help determine how to advance the interests of the collective membership. In addition, the CBOC will serve as a venue for its members to share information, discuss issues such as membership development and retention, offer mutual advice for attaining success and warding off failures, and communicate the needs of local groups to the CGLCC Board.

CORPORATE ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) is a body composed of CGLCC corporate partners. Its two-fold mission is to discuss issues in which the CGLCC, its membership and those members of the CAC can work together to raise pubic awareness regarding diversity. Through joint project partnerships, memorandums of understanding, and other avenues, the CGLCC seek to educate Corporate Canada and the public as to the economic benefits of providing a diverse workplace and creating mutually beneficial relationships with the GLBT and GLBT friendly business community.

COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES

Comprised of CGLCC members, committees will be charged with identifying issues of importance to the organization and aiding in development of a strategic plan for addressing them. Whether it's advocacy in government or business, education on new and emerging business technologies, employee rights, trade, or other issues of importance to the LGBT business community, CGLCC committees will be active in steering sound policies for implementation.

Task forces will be named from time to time to address specific problems that arise. CGLCC task forces will bring together representatives from both committees and councils to share expertise and ideas in developing recommendations on how to address the particular issue at hand.