SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: International and Industry Team

The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade is proud to announce the recipients of the 16th Annual Surrey & White Rock Top 25 Under 25 Awards, recognizing the remarkable achievements of young leaders who are making a meaningful impact across the region.

New taxes on essential services: Understanding the impact and what comes Budget 2026 expands the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to professional services for the first time, including things like accounting, security and engineering. These are services almost every business in BC uses. The government’s rationale is that BC’s economy has shifted toward services, many of which have never had provincial tax applied. Here are the need-to-know details.

The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade (SWRBOT) released its 2026 Surrey Roads Survey at its annual BC Transportation Update featuring Minister Mike Farnworth on March 18. The findings show that congestion, limited transit options, and infrastructure gaps continue to significantly impact businesses and commuters across Surrey and the South of Fraser region.