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Surrey Board of Trade Applauds Federal Government Decision on Trans Mountain Pipeline Approval – Re-approval of Permits Needs to be Expedited by all Levels of Government

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry
June 18, 2019

On June 18, 2019, the Federal Government of Canada approved the Trans Mountain Pipeline Project – one that was previously approved in 2016 but stalled due to the court of appeals decision to have the National Energy Board re-investigate environmental impacts to marine life and further consult stakeholders. “We have some semblance of economic certainty…
Surrey Board of Trade to Host Visionary Environmental Activist and Business Leader Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Surrey Environment & Business Awards-September 17

GeneralInnovation & Industry
June 13, 2019

Surrey, B.C. – On Tuesday, September 17th at the 13th Annual Surrey Environment and Business Awards Lunch, the Surrey Board of Trade will welcome keynote speaker Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Visionary Environmental Activist and Business Leader. Son of former New York Senator and U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of former President John F. Kennedy,…
Surrey Board of Trade Supports Bill C-69 Amendments Passed by Senate, Federal Government Needs to Re-Consider

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry
June 12, 2019

On June 5, the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources issued 190 recommendations for Bill C-69. Industry has been satisfied by the 190 amendments and shows that the Senate is listening to the business community while still ensuring environmental efficacy. The purpose of the contentious bill was to establish an impact assessment…
Surrey Board of Trade to Induct New Board Chair on June 19 – Doug Tennant

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship
June 5, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade will induct its 55th Board Chair on June 19 at the Civic Hotel (13475 Central Avenue, Surrey – beside Surrey City Hall) at a members-only Annual General Meeting and Chair’s Dinner from 5:30-8:30pm. Doug Tennant, CEO of UNITI and Semiahmoo House Society, will be inducted following a one-year term by Stephen Dooley, Executive…
Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on the Fraser River as an Untapped Potential for Economic Growth

GeneralInnovation & Industry
May 27, 2019

The Fraser River is an untapped market for economic growth and business expansion. The Surrey Board of Trade, as a city-building business organization, explores the following at their next Surrey Hot Topic Dialogue: 1. How the Fraser River can be diversified 2. What barriers exist to growth 3. Which businesses can thrive in this untapped market 4. The socio-economic…
Surrey Board of Trade Calls for the Elimination of Single-Use Plastics

GeneralInnovation & Industry
May 13, 2019

SURREY, B.C. – The Surrey Board of Trade is calling on the Provincial Government, and ultimately the Federal Government, to work in coordination towards a pathway that eliminates single-use plastics. Plastic packaging accounts for nearly half of all plastic waste globally, and much of it is thrown away within just a few minutes of its…
Canada’s Crop Sector Not Seeing Fair Share of CETA benefits: Surrey Board of Trade and Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry
April 26, 2019

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreements (CETA) may offer Canada preferential access to the European Union by removing almost all tariffs, but the trade deal doesn’t necessarily mean that Canadian exports aren’t being blocked from entering the market by other means. A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, CETA Issue in Focus: Opening Opportunities for…
Surrey Board of Trade Urges Canadian Government To Reduce Regulatory Burden on Canada’s Agri-Food Businesses

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry
April 17, 2019

A new report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Cultivating Competitiveness: Turning Agri-food Regulatory Reform Promises into Action highlights the need for government to act urgently to reduce regulatory burdens on Canada’s agri-food businesses. “The Surrey Board of Trade supports the recommendations of this position paper especially as 1/3 of Surrey’s land base is agricultural…
SURREY VAISAKHI NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Supports ‘Go Foam Free Initiative’ for Surrey Vaisakhi Parade

GeneralInnovation & Industry
April 15, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade participates annually in Surrey’s Vaisakhi Parade, taking place this Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Sabharwal family, and their Surrey business Copytek Print Centre, started the ‘Go Foam Free Initiative’ to reduce and eventually eliminate foam product use at the very popular and well-attended Surrey Vaisakhi Parade. “Over 500,000 people celebrate…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Enhancements to BC’s Forestry Sector

GeneralInnovation & Industry
April 2, 2019

SURREY – On April 1, the BC government implemented initial amendments to the Forest and Range Practices Act. These amendments will support the health and sustainability of BC’s forests and range lands, while strengthening public confidence in how these vital resources are managed “A number of Surrey Board of Trade members in the forestry sector, and those…

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Surrey Board of Trade Applauds Federal Government Decision on Trans Mountain Pipeline Approval – Re-approval of Permits Needs to be Expedited by all Levels of Government

Surrey Board of Trade to Host Visionary Environmental Activist and Business Leader Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Surrey Environment & Business Awards-September 17

Surrey Board of Trade Supports Bill C-69 Amendments Passed by Senate, Federal Government Needs to Re-Consider

Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on the Fraser River as an Untapped Potential for Economic Growth

Surrey Board of Trade Calls for the Elimination of Single-Use Plastics

Surrey Board of Trade Urges Canadian Government To Reduce Regulatory Burden on Canada’s Agri-Food Businesses

SURREY VAISAKHI NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Supports ‘Go Foam Free Initiative’ for Surrey Vaisakhi Parade

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Enhancements to BC’s Forestry Sector

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Surrey Board of Trade Applauds Federal Government Decision on Trans Mountain Pipeline Approval – Re-approval of Permits Needs to be Expedited by all Levels of Government

Surrey Board of Trade to Host Visionary Environmental Activist and Business Leader Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Surrey Environment & Business Awards-September 17

Surrey Board of Trade Supports Bill C-69 Amendments Passed by Senate, Federal Government Needs to Re-Consider

Surrey Board of Trade to Induct New Board Chair on June 19 – Doug Tennant

Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on the Fraser River as an Untapped Potential for Economic Growth

Surrey Board of Trade Calls for the Elimination of Single-Use Plastics

Canada’s Crop Sector Not Seeing Fair Share of CETA benefits: Surrey Board of Trade and Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Surrey Board of Trade Urges Canadian Government To Reduce Regulatory Burden on Canada’s Agri-Food Businesses

SURREY VAISAKHI NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Supports ‘Go Foam Free Initiative’ for Surrey Vaisakhi Parade

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Enhancements to BC’s Forestry Sector

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