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Surrey Board of Trade Becomes TransLink Mask Ambassadors

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August 21, 2020

– New Requirement to Wear a Mask on TransLink Services August 24 Beginning Monday, August 24, TransLink will require customers to wear non-medical masks or face coverings while on board transit vehicles. Customers who are unable to wear face coverings due to an underlying medical condition or disability will be exempt from this policy and…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ADVOCACY WIN – BC Government to Launch Transportation Study in the South Fraser Economic Region (Fraser Valley)

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August 19, 2020

Today, as part of BC’s Restart Plan, the Province announced the launch of a transportation study in the South Fraser Economic Region (Fraser Valley) to help ensure the development of affordable and liveable communities. “Education and transportation are the foundations of an economy,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. “Earlier this…

Surrey Board of Trade to Hear Update from Surrey RCMP’s A/Commr. Brian Edwards at Digital AGM on August 18 – New Board Directors to be inducted

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

August 12, 2020

Surrey, BC – The Surrey Board of Trade will be joined by A/Commr. Brian Edwards, the Surrey RCMP’s Officer in Charge, as its Keynote Speaker on Tuesday, August 18th at their digital 56th Annual General Meeting. Plus, the Surrey Board of Trade will also be recognizing the incredible work and contributions of the Surrey RCMP! The Surrey Board…

BC LABOUR FORCE SURVEY – The Surrey Perspective

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August 7, 2020

Surrey Board of Trade and Human Capital Strategies Surrey Business Leadership Perspective on the BC Labour Force Survey – For July 2020 Labour Force Statistics The Surrey Board of Trade, in conjunction with Human Capital Strategies, as part of our role to inform businesses and policy makers and track economic recovery from the pandemic, releases our latest…

Surrey Police Board Needs to Review and Answer Economic and Governance Implications

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

August 5, 2020

The Surrey Police Board will have its inaugural meeting on Thursday, August 6, which will be open to the public. “Public safety matters to business,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “The Surrey Board of Trade’s position is to maintain RCMP services for Surrey’s public safety infrastructure, harness existing resources, create a holistic…

Winners Announced for Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners -Youngest Youth Winner is 11 years old

GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship

July 29, 2020

Surrey’s Top 25 under 25 Award Winners have been selected by the Surrey Board of Trade. Winners will be celebrated at a digital reception celebrating the recipients of the 10th Annual Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards, an event that celebrates the incredible initiatives of Surrey’s youth 25 years old or younger. The 25 winners…

Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Safe, Staggered Reopening of Indoor Sports Facilities

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July 27, 2020

A staggered, proactive return plan for reopening indoor sport facilities is needed in Surrey. The plan is being substantially delayed, in contrast to other BC municipalities and other provinces, especially considering the fact that in BC all provincial requirements regarding facility operations resumption were developed in May and implemented by sport organizations accordingly. “Indoor sport…

Proposed Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Extension Legislation Needs the Approval of Bill C-17

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

July 17, 2020

Today, Canada’s Minister of Finance Bill Morneau announced the government’s proposed legislative changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) as part of a bill that will be debated next week when the House of Commons sits. Some details: 1. The CEWS will be extended until December 19; 2. Will include employers with a revenue decline of less…

BC Government Debt Could be Countered by Infrastructure and Workforce Investments Says Surrey Board of Trade

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

July 14, 2020

Today, BC’s Minister of Finance Carole James provided a Provincial Government deficit snapshot. This operating deficit is estimated to be $12.524 billion CAD as a result of reduced revenues due to the economic shut down and stimulus spending via the BC Temporary Rental Supplement (BC-TRS) Program, BC Emergency Benefit for Workers, Child Care for Essential…

Task Force Created for Real Jobs, Real Recovery Charts Plan for Post-Pandemic Prosperity

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

July 13, 2020

A national coalition of businesses, unions, professional organizations, including the Surrey Board of Trade, and Indigenous advocacy organizations has joined together to draw up a blueprint for Canada’s economic recovery as the country emerges from the COVID-19 crisis. The Task Force for Real Jobs, Real Recovery includes 23 member organizations from the energy, manufacturing, transportation, forestry, construction…

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Surrey Board of Trade Becomes TransLink Mask Ambassadors

Winners Announced for Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners -Youngest Youth Winner is 11 years old

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Surrey Board of Trade Becomes TransLink Mask Ambassadors

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ADVOCACY WIN – BC Government to Launch Transportation Study in the South Fraser Economic Region (Fraser Valley)

Surrey Board of Trade to Hear Update from Surrey RCMP’s A/Commr. Brian Edwards at Digital AGM on August 18 – New Board Directors to be inducted

BC LABOUR FORCE SURVEY – The Surrey Perspective

Surrey Police Board Needs to Review and Answer Economic and Governance Implications

Winners Announced for Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners -Youngest Youth Winner is 11 years old

Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Safe, Staggered Reopening of Indoor Sports Facilities

Proposed Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Extension Legislation Needs the Approval of Bill C-17

BC Government Debt Could be Countered by Infrastructure and Workforce Investments Says Surrey Board of Trade

Task Force Created for Real Jobs, Real Recovery Charts Plan for Post-Pandemic Prosperity

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