Surrey Board of Trade to Speak at Indigenous Partnerships Event on June 2 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 1, 2023 June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resiliency and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. Surrey has the greatest population of urban Indigenous Peoples. “I am honoured to speak on a panel that focuses on strengthening the urban-rural Indigenous wellness continuum at the Indigenous…
Further Closures of Salmon Farms in BC Put Surrey’s Economy and Indigenous Reconciliation at Risk Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship May 31, 2023 PRESS CONFERENCE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/SurreyBoardofTrade/videos/646665117340073 Surrey, B.C. – The Surrey Board of Trade is concerned to hear the news that the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the Honourable Joyce Murray, intends to propose additional closures of salmon farms as part of her British Columbia salmon farming transition plan. Surrey is the hub of salmon…
Surrey Board of Trade Seeks Support on 20 BC Government Policies at BC Chamber Convention in Whistler – June 1-2 Economic Competitiveness & TradeFundingGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship May 25, 2023 The Surrey Board of Trade continues to lead in BC as a key player in instigating change through government advocacy. On June 1-2, the Surrey Board of Trade will seek support for their policies from their peers at the annual BC Chamber of Commerce convention in Whistler, to advance BC’s economy. Details on Surrey Board…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Approval by Federal Government Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryTransportation April 21, 2023 On April 20, the Government of Canada announced that the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project can proceed subject to 370 legally binding conditions to protect the environment, including to prevent harm to local species. The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (RBT2) is a needed new marine container terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta, BC on…
Surrey Board of Trade Supports Proposed Agriculture Land Inclusion of Federal Lands at 192 Street and 36 Avenue Economic Competitiveness & TradeInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth January 23, 2023 At the January 23 Agricultural Land Commission Public Hearing in Surrey, the Surrey Board of Trade presented their support to keep the subject land at 192 Street and 36 Avenue for agricultural (food) production. Acting under section 17(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act (ALCA), the Agricultural Land Commission is initiated a proposal to include…
Surrey Board of Trade’s Jasroop Singh Gosal Appointed to Help Create BC’s First Accessibility Standards Economic Competitiveness & TradeFundingGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth December 1, 2022 Jasroop Singh Gosal, the Surrey Board of Trade’s Policy & Research Manager, has been appointed to the BC Government’s Employment Accessibility Standard Technical Committee. “The Surrey Board of Trade looks forward to participating in this meaningful way to create results for those that face barriers to equally participating in the economy,” said Anita Huberman, President…
Surrey Board of Trade Says Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy Action Plan Needs Provincial, Regional And Municipal Government Coordination GeneralInnovation & Industry November 25, 2022 On November 24, the Federal Government released the National Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan. The Strategy and Action Plan was a result of extensive consultation with industry, other orders of government, and the public. “The Surrey Board of Trade has been advocating for a national approach to issues related to natural disasters and climate change,…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE TO DEBATE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT POLICIES IN OTTAWA OCTOBER 14-15 GeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship October 11, 2022 At the annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention to be held in Ottawa from October 14-15, the Surrey Board of Trade will be seeking support for six federal government policies from Canadian Chamber of Commerce members – chambers of commerce and boards of trade, representing 200,000 Canadian businesses. The Surrey Board of Trade will release…
SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Purchases Second Location Named Surrey Technology and Skills Centre Economic Competitiveness & TradeFundingGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship September 22, 2022 Watch a recording of the press conference announcement. The Surrey Board of Trade has announced a bold move by purchasing a second location in Surrey’s Health & Technology District by the Lark Group. In a co-ownership arrangement with Western Community College, the space is expected to open in early 2023 following renovations to establish the…
Surrey Board of Trade and Resource Works Society Sign MOU GeneralInnovation & Industry September 20, 2022 The Surrey Board of Trade and Resource Works Society signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at today’s Surrey Environment and Business Awards, featuring keynote speaker the Honourable Josie Osbourne, BC Minister of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship. “The two organizations are committed to building awareness of the importance of partnerships toward Indigenous economic development and…
