Anita — Business Updates on COVID-19 — April 24 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship April 24, 2020 Thank you for your continued support of the Surrey Board of Trade, Surrey’s city-building business organization. Some updates for you below: 1. RENT RELIEF FOR BUSINESS: Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (CECRA) will be managed by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation –operational mid-May https://news.gov.bc. ca/releases/2020FIN0024-000754 Commercial property owners will be able to lower the rents…
Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Delay to May 4 BC Lobbyist Registry Changes -Boards of Trade & Chambers of Commerce should be exempt from BC Lobbyist Registry Guidelines Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development April 21, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade has continued to call on the BC Government since last year to exempt Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce from the BC Lobbyist Registry. Now, new lobbying rules are set to be in place for May 4th. The Surrey Board of Trade, at least, wants a delay on these…
ALERT FOR APRIL 15 AT 4PM: Canada’s Minister of Economic Development to Speak to Surrey Board of Trade on COVID-19 Economic Recovery & Business Support Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development April 13, 2020 Canada’s Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, the Honourable Mélanie Joly will speak at an exclusive Surrey Digital Town Hall on April 15 from 4pm to 4:30pm. Anyone can attend for free. Media are invited. Please email info@businessinsurrey.com to register – a digital meeting link will be sent to you. Minister Joly will speak…
Anita – COVID-19 UPDATES APRIL 8 – Surrey Board of Trade GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development April 8, 2020 1. REMINDER AT 4PM TODAY – APRIL 8 – DIGITAL TOWN HALL WITH ASSOCIATE MINISTER OF FINANCE & MIDDLE CLASS PROSPERITY, MONA FORTIER – REGISTER AT: https://zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_ j9p1oJyzRuyOEuyumhLbPQ 2. APRIL 8 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR BUSINESSES AND NOT FOR PROFITS: Today, Canada’s Prime Minister provided further details on the eligibility criteria for businesses…
Surrey Board of Trade Hosts Free COVID-19 Digital Town Hall Series to Support Businesses and Not for Profits GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development April 7, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade is continuing its COVID-19 Digital Town Hall Series, bringing together industry experts and government representatives to answer questions from the business community. “With an unexpected COVID-19 pandemic impacting our business community, the time to hear/discuss what options are available for the future of business and their workforce is integral to…
IMPORTANT FOR BUSINESS – TODAY’S FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT – APRIL 1, 2020 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development April 1, 2020 The long awaited press conference from Finance Minister Bill Morneau took place on April 1. Not a lot of good news – unanswered questions. More information: https://www. canada.ca/en/department- finance/economic-response- plan.html BRIEF SUMMARY: 1. More information did come out about the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) for individuals. 2. The one thing that Finance Minister said today…
Anita — COVID-19 UPDATES FROM Surrey Board of Trade CEO — March 30 GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth March 30, 2020 Updates: GOVERNMENT SUPPORT – BUSINESS FRAUD – DIGITAL TOWN HALL/WEBINARS – RENTERS/LANDLORDS – COMMUNITY RELIEF FUND – DIGITAL SUPERCLUSTER – CITY OF SURREY CALL OUT – SUPPLIES – SHORT TERM DISABILITY COVERAGE INSTEAD OF EI – BIV – MEDICAL SUPPLIES – SUPPORT SURREY LOCAL BUSINESS CAMPAIGN Government announcements are taking place daily. NEW FEDERAL GOVERNMENT…
ANNOUNCED TODAY-NEW FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS: Surrey Board of Trade GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development March 27, 2020 Government announcements are taking place daily. The Surrey Board of Trade is providing you with updates in one place for your convenience. For any specific questions, please email anita@businessinsurrey.com. See below for updates. FEDERAL: Quick Facts: https://www.canada.ca/en/ department-finance/news/2020/ 03/additional-support-for- canadian-businesses-from-the- economic-impact-of-covid-19. html#_Deferral_of_Sales Deferral to June of GST/HST payments, as well as customs duties owing on…
Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Immediate Surrey City Budget Re-Direction & New Public Safety Infrastructure Postponement Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development March 24, 2020 Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Immediate Surrey City Budget Re-Direction to COVID-19 Economic and City Response – New Public Safety Infrastructure Not a Priority in these Unprecedented Times The Surrey Board of Trade is calling for the City of Surrey to take immediate action and communication to re-direct financial resources committed to Surrey’s new…
Surrey Board of Trade and South Asian Business Association Urge City of Surrey to Declare Local State of Emergency amid COVID-19 Outbreak Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth March 23, 2020 The Surrey Board of Trade and the South Asian Business Association are speaking together to urge the City of Surrey to immediately declare a local state of emergency amid the COVID-19 Outbreak. “I know that this means closing down businesses for a period of time, except for essential services – this is a huge ask.…
