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INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEWS IN SURREY: Canada’s Minister for International Trade Diversification, James Gordon Carr, to Speak to Surrey Board of Trade at the 11th Surrey International Trade Awards – May 9

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
May 2, 2019

Canada’s Minister of International Trade Diversification, Minister James Carr, will be speaking at the Surrey Board of Trade’s 11th Surrey International Trade Awards Reception on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 5:30pm at Civic Hotel. Following his keynote is the recognition Surrey businesses in international trade. This year’s winner is Northwest Mettech Corp. Date: Thursday, May 9, 2019 Time: Registration, Networking and…
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION NEWS IN SURREY Surrey Board of Trade Provides Feedback on Province’s Active Transportation Plan

GeneralTransportation
May 2, 2019

The BC Government released the CleanBC plan in 2018. Active transportation plans – modes such as walking, cycling, and using public transit – was mentioned as a focus in the CleanBC plan. Through a consultation process, the BC Government invited comments/ideas from the public and stakeholders for their thoughts on what active transportation means to…
Surrey Board of Trade Members Want Ridesharing in Surrey

GeneralTransportation
May 1, 2019

In the face of rising gas prices and the need for alternative transportation options, especially in Surrey and South of the Fraser, the Surrey Board of Trade wanted to know the thoughts of their membership again on whether or not Surrey needed ridesharing, also referred to as ride-hailing. “There is tremendous support for ridesharing with…
Surrey Board of Trade to Speak in Support of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project on May 30 to the Federal Government Review Panel Secretariat

GeneralTransportation
April 30, 2019

The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (RBT2) is a proposed new marine container terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta, BC on Canada’s west coast. The project is necessary to ensuring Canada can deliver on its trade commitments and ambitions. The project proposal is to create 108 hectares of new industrial land in deep, subtidal waters…
Canada’s Crop Sector Not Seeing Fair Share of CETA benefits: Surrey Board of Trade and Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & Industry
April 26, 2019

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreements (CETA) may offer Canada preferential access to the European Union by removing almost all tariffs, but the trade deal doesn’t necessarily mean that Canadian exports aren’t being blocked from entering the market by other means. A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, CETA Issue in Focus: Opening Opportunities for…
9th Annual Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners Announced by Surrey Board of Trade

GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship
April 25, 2019

-Recognizing business and community-minded youth under the age of 25, working in Surrey or working on a business or community project in/for Surrey. On Thursday, April 24th, the Surrey Board of Trade hosted the 9th Annual Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards, recognizing business and community-minded youth under the age of 25, working in Surrey or…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Federal Funding for Programs to Keep Youth Out of Gangs

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentYouth Entrepreneurship
April 23, 2019

SURREY, BC – On April 23, 2019, the BC Government announced that Public Safety Canada will be assisting communities facing increased gun and gang violence throughout British Columbia. Six programs aimed at enhancing efforts to prevent, disrupt and combat gun and gang violence will receive sustained funding through the Federal Government’s Gun and Gang Violence Action…
Surrey Schools Coalition Pleased with Today’s Surrey School Funding Announcement – Waiting for New BC Government Funding Formula for Schools

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentYouth Entrepreneurship
April 18, 2019

Today, representatives from the Surrey Schools Coalition attended the BC Government funding announcement that will result in 200 new student spaces at Surrey’s Sullivan Elementary, moving students out of portables. The Province announced $9.6 million in additional funding to move the Sullivan Elementary construction forward. The $15-million expansion of Sullivan Elementary will bring eight new…
Surrey Board of Trade Confident that Public Safety Minister Farnworth will give a Sound and Effective Approach in Evaluating Surrey’s Policing Transition Plan

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
April 18, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade met with BC’s Solicitor General and Public Safety Minister, the Honourable Mike Farnworth, on Monday, April 15, 2019, and other representatives at the Vancouver Cabinet office to discuss Surrey’s policing transition. “The Surrey Board of Trade reiterated our position in support of keeping the Surrey RCMP, harnessing existing resources, creating…
Surrey Board of Trade Showcases Surrey’s Industrial Innovation – 10th Surrey Industry Bus Tour

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
April 17, 2019

Potential Surrey Investors, existing businesses and others can attend the 10th Surrey Industry Tour on Friday, May 3, 2019, from 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This innovative event showcases Surrey’s industries and Surrey’s future developments. With commentary by Lee & Associates on Surrey development, you will tour five business stops. The tour stops are noted below. The tour will conclude with guest speaker Ryan’D’Arcy, President…

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEWS IN SURREY: Canada’s Minister for International Trade Diversification, James Gordon Carr, to Speak to Surrey Board of Trade at the 11th Surrey International Trade Awards – May 9

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION NEWS IN SURREY Surrey Board of Trade Provides Feedback on Province’s Active Transportation Plan

Surrey Board of Trade Members Want Ridesharing in Surrey

Surrey Board of Trade to Speak in Support of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project on May 30 to the Federal Government Review Panel Secretariat

9th Annual Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners Announced by Surrey Board of Trade

Surrey Board of Trade Showcases Surrey’s Industrial Innovation – 10th Surrey Industry Bus Tour

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEWS IN SURREY: Canada’s Minister for International Trade Diversification, James Gordon Carr, to Speak to Surrey Board of Trade at the 11th Surrey International Trade Awards – May 9

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION NEWS IN SURREY Surrey Board of Trade Provides Feedback on Province’s Active Transportation Plan

Surrey Board of Trade Members Want Ridesharing in Surrey

Surrey Board of Trade to Speak in Support of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project on May 30 to the Federal Government Review Panel Secretariat

Canada’s Crop Sector Not Seeing Fair Share of CETA benefits: Surrey Board of Trade and Canadian Chamber of Commerce

9th Annual Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Award Winners Announced by Surrey Board of Trade

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Federal Funding for Programs to Keep Youth Out of Gangs

Surrey Schools Coalition Pleased with Today’s Surrey School Funding Announcement – Waiting for New BC Government Funding Formula for Schools

Surrey Board of Trade Confident that Public Safety Minister Farnworth will give a Sound and Effective Approach in Evaluating Surrey’s Policing Transition Plan

Surrey Board of Trade Showcases Surrey’s Industrial Innovation – 10th Surrey Industry Bus Tour