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SURREY – On February 27, 2020, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, granted approval to create a municipal police board for the City of Surrey. The next stage in the plan, according to a BC Government media release, is to transition from the RCMP to a municipal police department. It was noted…

On February 3, 2020, the B.C. Government announced that early childhood educators (ECEs) will now benefit from an expanded professional development program geared to exploring the latest child care teaching philosophies, curriculums and techniques. Run by the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network (ECPN), a $2-million investment will allow 32 teaching specialists – known as pedagogists –…

In November 2019, the BC Government unanimously passed legislation on Indigenous human rights. “This historic legislation – passed by all MLAs – will ensure that there is a framework to enhance reconciliation,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “The Surrey Board of Trade, as Surrey’s city-building and inclusive business organization congratulates the BC Government…

Last year, the Surrey Board of Trade held one of their most popular Hot Topic Dialogues on Surrey’s public safety infrastructure. Now, with a Provincial Task Force in charge of the proposed Surrey police transition, Surrey’s business community will hear a progress update. “Public safety infrastructure matters to business,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board…

The Surrey Board of Trade is participating as a stakeholder in targeted discussions on measures that would promote more affordable housing markets in British Columbia. The conversation will focus on the impact of high housing costs on job creation and recruitment. These discussions will inform a “what we heard” interim report in late spring 2020…