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SURREY POLICE SERVICE TRANSITION UPDATE – Surrey Board of Trade Concerned with Costs, Impact to Regional & Provincial Public Safety

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

November 3, 2021

Today, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) published a provincial update on the Surrey policing transition today after a request for information. They found that there are several impacts caused by the Surrey Police Service (SPS) transition that must be considered, which would have local, regional, and provincial repercussions. “From the very beginning we…

SURREY ENVIRONMENT NEWS

GeneralInnovation & Industry

November 3, 2021

On the docket from today’s Surrey Board of Trade Environment Team. Interested in joining (SBOT membership is required)? https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/environment/

POLICY WIN – BC GOVERNMENT APPLIES FOR DECRIMINALIZATION OF ILLICIT DRUGS

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth

November 3, 2021

The BC Government has applied to decriminalize some illicit drugs to combat toxic drug supply and the resulting ongoing and increasing deaths. This is an important topic in BC as overdoses and deaths due to toxic supply sharply has increased since the onset of the pandemic. “We are pleased that the BC Government has moved…

SURREY FORESTRY INDUSTRY NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Disappointed with BC Government Decision on Harvest Deferral – Economic Viability of Industry is Jeopardized

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry

November 2, 2021

Today, the BC Government detailed its intention to defer 2.6 million hectares of old growth across British Columbia. “The deferral process is going to jeopardize many businesses,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Hundreds of employees will be laid off due to this deferral process. Every day, businesses are making tough…

Great News for Surrey’s Economic Development and Workforce Partnerships: UBC Expanding to Surrey

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development

November 2, 2021

UBC is expanding its presence south of the Fraser River with the $70-million purchase of a property in Surrey. UBC Properties Trust has acquired a 135,000-square-foot property—currently home to the Grace Hanin Community Church—at the intersection of King George Boulevard and Fraser Highway. The site, which is located close to SkyTrain, Surrey Memorial Hospital and…

2021 SURREY DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY FORUM

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

November 1, 2021

Recording and Photos of the 2021 Surrey Development Industry Dialogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=VwVzKFDzffA Hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade. Thank you to sponsors: Co-Presenting Sponsors: Hamilton Duncan and UNITI Lunch Sponsors: Beedie and Telus Business Supporting Sponsors: Aplin & Martin Consultants, the BM Group of Companies, LMS Reinforcing Steel Group, and Western Community College Community…

BC GOVERNMENT NEWS

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

November 1, 2021

At second BC Chamber of Commerce and BC Government Consultation meeting – November 2, 2021, Surrey Board of Trade focuses on advancing provincial government policy.

THE INCLUSION PROJECT IN BC

General

November 1, 2021

Surrey Board of Trade is looking forward to this event tomorrow (Nov 2) at 10am. The Inclusion Project, in partnership with Excellence Canada. https://hopin.com/events/performance-excellence-summit-canada-awards-for-excellence/registration

SURREY INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral

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…