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Health & Technology Team – November 2022

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

November 16, 2022

On the docket for the November 2022 Health & Technology Team:

SURREY LABOUR MARKET NEWS: Surrey November Labour Market Report Sees Impressive 3.9% Growth Says Surrey Board of Trade

November 16, 2022

The November 2022 Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report has been released by the Surrey Board of Trade. “Tracking labour market trends in an ongoing way is important to ensure our policy framework is focused on developing a suitably skilled workforce, a broad availability of good-quality education as a foundation for future training, and a close…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE STATEMENT ON POLICE TRANSITION

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

November 14, 2022

– Surrey Needs to Focus on Fiscal Responsibility and Enhancing City-Building Infrastructure Surrey Mayor and Council voted in favor of keeping the RCMP in Surrey on November 14. “We are pleased that the Surrey City Council has made this decision,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “We have advocated for keeping…

2022 SURREY BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY SURREY BOARD OF TRADE

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship

November 10, 2022

On Wednesday, November 9, the Surrey Board of Trade recognized eight winners at their 24th Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards, with Presenting Sponsors TD Bank and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and Supporting Sponsor Century Group. Over 450 people were in attendance as the event was brought back to an in-person crowd with Master of…

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE RESPONSE TO 2022 FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

November 3, 2022

Today, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, released the 2022 Fall Economic Statement. “It is clear that the economy and financial conditions have continued to deteriorate, as evidenced in the statement,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “We need to look at a comprehensive overview of Canada’s taxation…

SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: Pierre Poilievre, Leader of Canada’s Official Opposition, to Speak in Surrey on November 8

General

November 1, 2022

Newly elected Leader of Canada’s Official Opposition Pierre Poilievre joins the Surrey Board of Trade for a special keynote address. He will outline his plans for the Conservative Party of Canada, and his priorities for Canada’s economy if he is elected as Prime Minister in the next election. This is Mr. Poilievre’s first official address…

2022 Government Red Tape Report Indicates Higher Compliance Costs to Business Says Surrey Board of Trade

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

October 28, 2022

The Surrey Board of Trade advocates for red tape reduction for businesses. Red tape is excessive bureaucracy, routines, rules and complexity at all levels of government which causes delays or unreasonable costs to businesses. Filing forms and applying for licenses are a part of doing business, however, the Surrey Board of Trade wants to ensure…

Surrey Board of Trade Congratulates New Surrey Mayor, Council and School Trustees

General

October 16, 2022

The Surrey Board of Trade congratulates Mayor-Elect Brenda Locke, and incoming Council and School Trustees. Surrey’s city-building business organization looks forward to working on needed projects to advance economic development. “The Surrey Board of Trade hopes that the city’s new civic government will always be open for dialogue even when we have different perspectives,” said…

Arts & Culture Advocacy by Surrey Board of Trade in Ottawa Receives Support

GeneralTourism, Arts and Culture

October 14, 2022

Today’s policy debates in Ottawa at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention saw the Surrey Board of Trade asking the Federal Government to focus on a revitalized economic strategy for the arts and culture industry. Specific ask: That the Federal Government implement a new independent commission led by the private sector with government participation to examine…

Surrey Board of Trade Launches Cybersecurity Awareness, Manufacturing and Small Business Month with BC Minister Ravi Kahlon

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

October 12, 2022

On October 11th the Surrey Board of Trade, with BC Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Minister Ravi Kahlon, featured an event to highlight Cybersecurity Awareness, Manufacturing, and Small Business Month. MANUFACTURING MONTH Surrey has the greatest number of manufacturers in BC, spanning from robotics and technology companies to computer, electrical, machinery, food production and furniture…

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