Youth Team – June 2023 GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship June 14, 2023 On the docket for the June 2023 Surrey Board of Trade Youth Team. To join or for more information: https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/youth-entrepreneurs/
Health Care Announcements a Win for Surrey Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth June 7, 2023 Today, Minister Adrian Dix announced significant investments for Surrey Memorial Hospital. These announcements come after extensive work in collaboration with Fraser Health, the Ministry of Health, and Surrey Memorial Hospital physicians and their teams. “Since our Surrey Health Care policy paper was released in early March, there have been vocal calls for investments in staffing…
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…
BC Minimum Wage Increase of 6.9% Leads Will Lead to Unsustainable Costs for Businesses Economic Competitiveness & TradeWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth June 1, 2023 Today the BC minimum wage will increase from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour, a 6.9 percentage increase. “We reiterate our statement to say that the Surrey Board of Trade is disappointed that such a significant minimum wage increase is being implemented today on June 1st, leading to further unsustainable cost increases for businesses,” said Anita…
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 STATEMENT ON YOUTH WEEK GeneralWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship May 5, 2023 As BC Youth Week comes to an end, Surrey has seen an inspiring range of talent, dedication, leadership amongst our youth. The future of our economy and workforce are bright. The Surrey Board of Trade’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Portfolio exists because Surrey is a young, rapidly growing city with one-third of its population under…
Surrey Board of Trade Statement on BC Government Decision on Policing Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth April 28, 2023 The Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth recommended that the SPS transition should advance. The City of Surrey can transition back to RCMP but there will be extremely difficult conditions that will need to be met. “We are disappointed that the BC Government has made this decision,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO of the…
Surrey Board of Trade Says Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy will Create Jobs and Businesses Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth April 17, 2023 As part of the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the new BC Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy provides five pillars to secure BC’s position as a leading global hub for life sciences and biomanufacturing, and to develop commercial-scale biopharmaceutical and medical manufacturing. “The Surrey Board of Trade has called on the government to implement a global investment…
Repeat Offender Initiative Hubs a Step in the Right Direction Says Surrey Board of Trade GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth April 12, 2023 The BC Government announced the development of 12 hubs of police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers focused on tackling repeat violent offenders in every region of the province. The hubs will work with local stakeholders and other existing programs, such as situation tables and Assertive Community Treatment teams, through collaborative information sharing. MORE INFORMATION “We…
