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Surrey Policing Decision Brings Huge Concerns for Future Business Taxation

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
July 19, 2023

The Minister of Public Safety in the province has stated that the City of Surrey has failed to demonstrate that moving back to the Surrey RCMP will be safe and not affect other communities throughout BC, thereby not meeting the requirements imposed on the process. This ruling implies that the City of Surrey must proceed with…
Surrey Board of Trade Selected to Help Address Racism and Systemic Inequities

FundingGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
July 14, 2023

On June 14, the BC Government launched the BC Demographic Survey to gather data to help identify and eliminate systemic racism from government services. The Surrey Board of Trade has been selected as one of 35 organizations to receive a grant to help promote the survey in the community. “The Surrey Board of Trade was…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased Tentative Agreement Reached to End Port Strike

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
July 13, 2023

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union says that its members and the BC Maritime Employers Association came to a tentative agreement at 10:20 am on July 13, 2023, with both parties accepting the Terms of Settlement from federal mediators. This brings an end to the job action that started 13 days ago. “The Surrey Board…
Surrey Board of Trade Supports Canada’s Climate Proof Strategy

Innovation & Industry
June 29, 2023

The Surrey Board of Trade was invited to attend the Federal Government’s National Adaptation Strategy update release on June 27. The Surrey Board of Trade is part of the Climate Proof Canada coalition, a national coalition of Canadian business representatives, disaster relief organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and think tanks that believe…
Surrey Labour Market a Tale of Two Themes: Sustained Growth and Significant Pandemic Recovery

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
June 27, 2023

The June 2023 Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report has been released by the Surrey Board of Trade. “The labour market in Surrey over the last few years is a tale of two themes,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “One of sustained growth in jobs among key goods-producing sectors in natural…
Cannabis Policy Framework Needs to be Business Led

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
June 26, 2023

Three months after the release of the Surrey Board of Trade’s Cannabis Industry Policy Paper and Cannabis Industry Leadership Dialogue, there has been no movement by the City of Surrey on an implementation framework to allow for cannabis retailers to operate in Surrey. “We have seen unprecedented success across BC, but we have yet to…
Partnership Formed Between Surrey Board of Trade and Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
June 23, 2023

On June 22nd, the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) and Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia (Yoruba Social and Cultural Association or The Association) formally announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a collaborative working relationship and partnership. The work will include a co-working office space at the Surrey Board…
International South Asian Film Festival in Surrey Rebranded from VISAFF to iSAFF

GeneralTourism, Arts and Culture
June 23, 2023

VISAFF (Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival) has been rebranded to iSAFF Canada (International South Asian Film Festival Canada) to reflect the festival’s growth and expansion in recent years. “I think that the VISAFF’s rebranding to iSAFF reflects how far we have come since the beginning and where we are headed. The community at large has been at the heart of…
PROPERTY TAX STATEMENT FROM THE SURREY BOARD OF TRADE

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
June 22, 2023

Property Tax Increases Unacceptable and Unsustainable for Businesses Over the past three weeks, the Surrey Board of Trade has received numerous complaints about the high percentage level of property tax increases for businesses. “Class 5 and 6 are facing average increases of 16.9% and 27.3% this year, respectively,” said Anita Huberman, President and CEO, Surrey…
TOURISM, ARTS & CULTURE TEAM – JUNE 2023

GeneralTourism, Arts and Culture
June 21, 2023

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Awards

Surrey Policing Decision Brings Huge Concerns for Future Business Taxation

Surrey Board of Trade Selected to Help Address Racism and Systemic Inequities

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased Tentative Agreement Reached to End Port Strike

Surrey Board of Trade Supports Canada’s Climate Proof Strategy

Surrey Labour Market a Tale of Two Themes: Sustained Growth and Significant Pandemic Recovery

Cannabis Policy Framework Needs to be Business Led

International South Asian Film Festival in Surrey Rebranded from VISAFF to iSAFF

PROPERTY TAX STATEMENT FROM THE SURREY BOARD OF TRADE

TOURISM, ARTS & CULTURE TEAM – JUNE 2023

Awards

Surrey Policing Decision Brings Huge Concerns for Future Business Taxation

Surrey Board of Trade Selected to Help Address Racism and Systemic Inequities

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased Tentative Agreement Reached to End Port Strike

Surrey Board of Trade Supports Canada’s Climate Proof Strategy

Surrey Labour Market a Tale of Two Themes: Sustained Growth and Significant Pandemic Recovery

Cannabis Policy Framework Needs to be Business Led

Partnership Formed Between Surrey Board of Trade and Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia

International South Asian Film Festival in Surrey Rebranded from VISAFF to iSAFF

PROPERTY TAX STATEMENT FROM THE SURREY BOARD OF TRADE

TOURISM, ARTS & CULTURE TEAM – JUNE 2023