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November 1, 2021

Surrey Board of Trade speaking at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region Leadership Forum at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver on November 18 for local, provincial, and state leaders in both the public and private sectors to carry out in-depth discussions on key subjects affecting our regional economy.The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Foundation is…

CHILD CARE NEWS: New BC Government Child Care Legislation Needs to Support Workforce Challenges and Private Childcare Spaces

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWomen in BusinessYouth Entrepreneurship

October 29, 2021

On October 27, the Early Learning and Child Care Act, and the Early Childhood Educators Act became law. It is the next step in the BC Government’s 10-year Childcare BC plan. “The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased with this new legislation that will further support our workforce’s ability to enter and remain in the…

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT POLICY NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Sees Success at Federal Government Policy Debates

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship

October 29, 2021

At the annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention, representing 200,000 Canadian businesses, held virtually on October 27-28, the Surrey Board of Trade sought the support for 12 federal government policies from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce member chambers of commerce and boards of trade (all of which were researched and written by the Surrey Board…

2021 Surrey Government Red Tape Report Indicates Spiralling Compliance Costs to Business Says Surrey Board of Trade

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

October 29, 2021

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 BUSINESS NEWS: BC Liberal Party Leadership Election Candidates Surrey Business Dialogue – Nov 29 at 5:30pm – Sheraton Hotel

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October 27, 2021

Surrey is going to be the largest city in British Columbia by 2030. The BC Liberal Leadership election, with voting taking place February 3rd-5th, 2022, matters to Surrey because of our diversified industry base, human capital and international access points by land, water, and air. “The Surrey Board of Trade is a non-partisan business organization,…

POLICY WIN – SURREY BOARD OF TRADE APPROVES PROVINCIAL REBATES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SUPPORT

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship

October 26, 2021

The BC Government has indicated they will provide additional funding to help buy and install electric vehicle (EV) chargers in condominium buildings or places of work through CleanBC’s Go Electric EV Charger Rebate program. “As we move towards electrification and away from combustion-based vehicles, we need to build out our electric charging infrastructure and grid,”…

HOUSING NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Says BC Government Changes to Local Government Act Will Help Reduce Red Tape and Increase Housing Supply – but only the first step

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

October 26, 2021

On October 26, the BC Government announced that they will be making legislative amendments that provide local governments with the ability to simplify and improve their development approval processes. The goal is to increase housing supply, reduce red tape, and lower costs to development. “The Surrey Board of Trade believes that these changes will help…

NEW: Surrey Board of Trade Congratulates New Federal Ministers – Focus Needed on Surrey Economic Priorities

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October 26, 2021

Today, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his new cabinet, making big changes and choosing ministers who he says will be able to act quickly on priority issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic response, climate change, foreign affairs and Indigenous relations. “The Surrey Board of Trade remains steadfast and resolute on economic policies that will…

NEW FEDERAL COVID-19 BUSINESS AND WORKER SUPPORTS: Surrey Board of Trade Says New Canadian Hardest Hit Business Recovery Program Application Process Needs to be Seamless

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

October 21, 2021

The federal government is spending $7.4 billion to extend and create new COVID-19 supports for hard hit businesses and workers that will replace the broad Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), which expire this Saturday. The new Hardest Hit Business Recovery Program, Lockdown Support Program and the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit will start…

VACCINE NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Says National Proof of Vaccination Implementation Late, but Welcome

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

October 21, 2021

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a national proof of vaccination for Canadians which will be available by late November or early December. He says all provinces and territories have confirmed that they will be moving forward with a standardized national Proof of Vaccination. BC has not yet put in place the national standard. The standardized document will…

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SURREY INTERNATIONAL NEWS

2021 Surrey Government Red Tape Report Indicates Spiralling Compliance Costs to Business Says Surrey Board of Trade

SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: BC Liberal Party Leadership Election Candidates Surrey Business Dialogue – Nov 29 at 5:30pm – Sheraton Hotel

HOUSING NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Says BC Government Changes to Local Government Act Will Help Reduce Red Tape and Increase Housing Supply – but only the first step

NEW: Surrey Board of Trade Congratulates New Federal Ministers – Focus Needed on Surrey Economic Priorities

VACCINE NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Says National Proof of Vaccination Implementation Late, but Welcome