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Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Surrey Councillor Pettigrew’s Notice of Motion to Engage the Public on RCMP Transition

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
April 2, 2019

Last night’s Surrey Council meeting saw a Notice of Motion by Surrey Councillor Steven Pettigrew related to forming a plan for public consultation for the RCMP transition. Though the motion was deferred to a future Public Safety meeting, the Surrey Board of Trade was pleased to see a focus on public consultation. “The business community…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Surrey Councillor Locke’s Notice of Motion to Suspend Development Approvals on Fraser Highway Until SkyTrain Plans are Confirmed

GeneralTransportation
April 2, 2019

Last night’s Surrey Council meeting saw a Notice of Motion by Surrey Councillor Brenda Locke related to suspending development on Fraser Highway until Skytrain plans are confirmed. This is supported by the Surrey Board of Trade as it still remains uncertain, under the current funding envelope, what the SkyTrain extension will look like. “The development community, many…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased With Legislation To Eliminate Medical Services Plan But Focus Needed Now to Revise Employer Health Tax Payroll Threshold

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
March 28, 2019

The BC government introduced legislation that sets the stage for the elimination of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums on January 1, 2020. MSP is the provincially insured health-care benefits, which is billed in monthly health-care premiums. “The Surrey Board of Trade advocated for the elimination of MSP,” said Anita Huberman, Surrey Board of Trade CEO.…
Surrey Board of Trade to Host International Business Roundtable with Vibrant Goa, India Industry Leaders on April 10

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
March 27, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade is hosting a special International Business Roundtable with Vibrant GOA, India Industry Leaders on April 10, 2019. The delegation from Goa India, led by Mr. Rajkumar Kamat, President of the Vibrant Goa Foundation, will meet with industry leaders in Surrey to make a presentation on the region and share information about the Vibrant GOA Global…
NEWTON TALKS APRIL 2019 – Former Langley Mayor Rick Green to Speak on a New Transportation Option for Surrey

GeneralTransportation
March 27, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 27, 2019 The Newton BIA and the Surrey Board of Trade are pleased to present Newton Talks on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Envision Financial. This month’s topic will focus on a proposed state of the art, emissions-free Hydrogen train connecting Surrey to Chilliwack, along the 99km interurban route. Newton Talks is…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Recommendations On Ride-Sharing Today

GeneralTransportation
March 26, 2019

SURREY – The Select Standing Committee on Crown Corporations focused on Transportation Network Services: Boundaries, Supply, Fares, and Driver’s Licenses issued its recommendations today, which included ride-hailing provisions. “The Surrey Board of Trade is hopeful that ride-hailing can begin sooner rather than later,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. The Surrey Board of…
Surrey Board of Trade Hosts Second Town Hall Series for 43rd Federal Election Featuring Green Party Leader, Elizabeth May – April 2 – Sheraton

General
March 26, 2019

The Surrey Board of Trade, as a city building business organization, continues their Business Town Hall Series for the 43rd Federal Election with the leaders of the primary political parties. The second Town Hall takes place with the Honourable Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada. “The purpose of the Business Town Hall’s are to…
Surrey Board of Trade Looks Forward to More LNG Industry Proponents with New Legislation

GeneralInnovation & Industry
March 25, 2019

Effective January 1, 2020, a new natural gas tax credit will be available to qualifying LNG corporations, currently calculated at 3% of the cost of natural gas. The tax credit can be used to reduce B.C.’s corporate income tax rate from 12% to 9%. “We are pleased to see the final pieces needed to deliver…
Surrey Board of Trade Calls For A Comprehensive Review of Canadian Tax System -Need a Royal Commission on Tax to Ensure Surrey and Canadian Business Grow & Compete

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
March 21, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 21, 2019 SURREY, B.C.– According to the Surrey Board of Trade, local businesses and tax practitioners are frustrated by the need to commit significant time, often at considerable expense, to deal with taxation and filing issues. Canadian businesses spend 131 hours on average to prepare and pay their taxes. That…
Surrey Board of Trade Says Federal Budget 2019 Presents Opportunities for Business – but Needed a Focus on Tax Reforms

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
March 19, 2019

Businesses need to reduce their costs, need skilled talent to drive innovation and maximize the potential of trade deals. The costs that are hurting our businesses the most are taxes, both the rates and the cost and time to file them in addition to regulatory compliance. “Surrey, a small and medium sized business community, creates…

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Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Surrey Councillor Locke’s Notice of Motion to Suspend Development Approvals on Fraser Highway Until SkyTrain Plans are Confirmed

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased With Legislation To Eliminate Medical Services Plan But Focus Needed Now to Revise Employer Health Tax Payroll Threshold

Surrey Board of Trade to Host International Business Roundtable with Vibrant Goa, India Industry Leaders on April 10

NEWTON TALKS APRIL 2019 – Former Langley Mayor Rick Green to Speak on a New Transportation Option for Surrey

Surrey Board of Trade Hosts Second Town Hall Series for 43rd Federal Election Featuring Green Party Leader, Elizabeth May – April 2 – Sheraton

Surrey Board of Trade Looks Forward to More LNG Industry Proponents with New Legislation

Surrey Board of Trade Calls For A Comprehensive Review of Canadian Tax System -Need a Royal Commission on Tax to Ensure Surrey and Canadian Business Grow & Compete

Surrey Board of Trade Says Federal Budget 2019 Presents Opportunities for Business – but Needed a Focus on Tax Reforms

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Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Surrey Councillor Pettigrew’s Notice of Motion to Engage the Public on RCMP Transition

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Surrey Councillor Locke’s Notice of Motion to Suspend Development Approvals on Fraser Highway Until SkyTrain Plans are Confirmed

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased With Legislation To Eliminate Medical Services Plan But Focus Needed Now to Revise Employer Health Tax Payroll Threshold

Surrey Board of Trade to Host International Business Roundtable with Vibrant Goa, India Industry Leaders on April 10

NEWTON TALKS APRIL 2019 – Former Langley Mayor Rick Green to Speak on a New Transportation Option for Surrey

Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with Recommendations On Ride-Sharing Today

Surrey Board of Trade Hosts Second Town Hall Series for 43rd Federal Election Featuring Green Party Leader, Elizabeth May – April 2 – Sheraton

Surrey Board of Trade Looks Forward to More LNG Industry Proponents with New Legislation

Surrey Board of Trade Calls For A Comprehensive Review of Canadian Tax System -Need a Royal Commission on Tax to Ensure Surrey and Canadian Business Grow & Compete

Surrey Board of Trade Says Federal Budget 2019 Presents Opportunities for Business – but Needed a Focus on Tax Reforms