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The International Longshore and Warehouse Union says that its members and the BC Maritime Employers Association came to a tentative agreement at 10:20 am on July 13, 2023, with both parties accepting the Terms of Settlement from federal mediators. This brings an end to the job action that started 13 days ago. “The Surrey Board…

Property Tax Increases Unacceptable and Unsustainable for Businesses Over the past three weeks, the Surrey Board of Trade has received numerous complaints about the high percentage level of property tax increases for businesses. “Class 5 and 6 are facing average increases of 16.9% and 27.3% this year, respectively,” said Anita Huberman, President and CEO, Surrey…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government launched the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA), offering businesses loans of up to $60,000. The loans were processed through regular banks and financial institutions but guaranteed through the Federal Government, leaving the liability on the government. The loans were interest-free and intended to help businesses with expenses related…