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Canada’s Immigration Plans Need Tweaking for Success for Construction Industry

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

November 30, 2023

With the Canadian government’s introduction of a Housing Action Plan in the November 21st Fall Economic Statement, existing federal immigration programs are being reaffirmed to address labour shortages in residential construction trade occupations. However, further action and tweaking of these plans is needed, according to the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) and the British Columbia…

Surrey Mayor’s State of the City to Take Place February 15

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship

November 29, 2023

On Thursday, February 15, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke will deliver her first State of the City Address to outline her economic vision for Surrey. The event will be hosted by the Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce, the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce, and the Surrey Board of Trade. This is an important…

Surrey Board of Trade and Burnaby Board of Trade Looking to the Future of Electrification in Canada

Innovation & IndustryTransportation

November 29, 2023

The Surrey Board of Trade and the Burnaby Board of Trade are instigating change on electrical vehicle battery charging infrastructure. Canada has proposed regulations that indicate one-fifth of all passenger cars, SUVs and trucks sold in Canada in 2026 will need to operate on electricity, and battery lifespans are estimated to be between 10-20 years.…

2023 Surrey Art Award Winners Announced

Tourism, Arts and Culture

November 28, 2023

The Surrey Board of Trade announced the winners of the 7th Surrey Art Awards on November 28 with BC’s Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, Lana Popham as keynote speaker, alongside special guest Dave Babych, former Vancouver Canucks defenceman and current Vice President of the Vancouver Canucks Alumni Association. “Arts and culture-related industries, also…

BC Carbon Tax Revenue Needs to Fund Transit

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryTransportation

November 27, 2023

Transportation stands as one of the foremost challenges for cities and businesses today, especially in Surrey. Given the pressing need to tackle climate change and promote sustainable transportation options, the Surrey Board of Trade is asking the BC Government to allocate revenue from the BC Carbon Tax towards transit initiatives. Despite businesses contributing to the…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE STATEMENT ON FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

November 21, 2023

On November 21, Canada’s Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland presented the Fall Economic Statement in Parliament. The statement included many new measures that are meant to increase affordability and reduce federal debt. “The Surrey Board of Trade applauds some of the measures implemented by the Federal Government, such as on housing, but we call for…

Surrey Board of Trade and Partners Receives $500,000 Investment from DIGITAL

GeneralTourism, Arts and CultureWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

November 21, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 21, 2023 (Translated into French as well) The Surrey Board of Trade has received a $500,000 co-investment from DIGITAL, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies, for their workforce development venture ‘Intercultural Digital Hospitality Skills Accelerator Project’. The project is led by the Surrey Board of Trade with Western Community…

Surrey Board of Trade and Mississauga Board of Trade Want Federal Government Support for Refugees

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

November 21, 2023

The Surrey Board of Trade and the Mississauga Board of Trade are asking the Federal Government to enhance support for refugees to ensure better economic outcomes and workforce pathways. “Government assisted refugees fleeing oppression, persecution, violence, war, famine, and disasters are coming to Canada without a community sponsoring them and are trying to adapt to…

While BRT is Being Implemented, LRT Can Still Be an Option for Surrey

Transportation

November 17, 2023

Surrey’s King George Boulevard will be one of the first three corridors to experience Metro Vancouver’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) initiative. This high-frequency rapid transit service will feature some dedicated bus lanes, and rail-like stations, addressing transportation issues in the region. “While the complete implementation of the BRT is anticipated to take five years, the…