Surrey Board of Trade Welcomes Commitment to Arctic Infrastructure Development Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth November 22, 2024 The Surrey Board of Trade applauds the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon for announcing funding initiatives to address Arctic security and infrastructure gaps, as detailed in their recent joint statement. This critical investment demonstrates a much-needed focus on Canada’s Arctic, a region integral to national security and economic development. “The Arctic is…
BC’S FILM DELEGATION VISIT TO LOS ANGELES CAN CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SURREY Tourism, Arts and Culture November 20, 2024 A BC delegation has arrived in Los Angeles to showcase the province’s thriving film and television sector, emphasizing the benefits of staging productions on Canada’s West Coast. This mission aims to strengthen BC’s reputation as a premier destination for global film and television projects and to attract high-profile productions that bolster local economies. “Surrey is…
Metro Vancouver’s Foreign Investment Surge Highlights Surrey’s Potential: Federal Support Needed to Boost Local FDI Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth November 14, 2024 Metro Vancouver is gaining momentum as a leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Canada, with strong employment growth across the region’s foreign multinational enterprises (FMEs). To harness this momentum, the Surrey Board of Trade calls on the Government of Canada to prioritize funding for the Metro Vancouver region, with Surrey poised to play…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE PLEASED WITH CANADIAN GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION TO END PORT STRIKE, RESUME OPERATIONS Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth November 12, 2024 SURREY BOARD OF TRADE PLEASED WITH CANADIAN GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION TO END PORT STRIKE, RESUME OPERATIONS After nearly two years of stalled negotiations between the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Ship and Dock Foreman, Local 514 (ILWU Local 514), the Canadian government has stepped in to resolve the…
2024 Surrey Business Excellence Award Winners Announced by Surrey Board of Trade General November 8, 2024 On Thursday, November 7, the Surrey Board of Trade recognized eight winners at their 26th annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards, with Presenting Sponsors DP World Canada, TD Bank and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Over 450 people were in attendance at the event with Master of Ceremonies Dan Burritt of CBC Vanocuver leading the program.…
Surrey Board of Trade Applauds Re-establishment of Canada-U.S. Relations Cabinet Committee in the Face of Trade Tension Economic Competitiveness & TradeInnovation & IndustryWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth November 7, 2024 The Surrey Board of Trade welcomes the Government of Canada’s decision to re-establish the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations, recognizing this as an essential step to addressing ongoing trade challenges and supporting Canadian businesses reliant on a strong and stable economic partnership with the United States. This decision is consistent with a Surrey Board of…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with City of Surrey’s Decision to Approve Cannabis Retailers and Locations General November 5, 2024 The Surrey Board of Trade welcomes the recent decision by Surrey Mayor and Council to approve eight cannabis businesses to operate 12 retail locations across the city. This development aligns with the SBOT’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, dynamic, and progressive business environment in Surrey. “By enabling a regulated and responsible cannabis retail industry, Surrey…
Potential BC Port Strike Will Devastate Businesses and the Canadian Economy General November 1, 2024 The threat of another port strike is creating transportation chaos and damaging Canada’s international reputation as a reliable trade partner. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 514, representing 700 foremen, has issued 72-hour strike notice with job action that could begin on November 4. With Canada’s low GDP growth, BC’s contracting private sector, and…
Surrey Board of Trade Warns of Serious Business Disruptions as Canada Post Strike Looms Ahead of Busy Holiday Season General November 1, 2024 With Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) negotiating, businesses across the country are urging both parties to reach an agreement to avoid a postal strike. The latest offer includes a four-year, 11.5 per cent wage increase and preserves existing defined-benefit pensions, job security, and health benefits. CUPW members on the other…
BC Election Results Signal Opportunity for Strategic Investment in Surrey General October 29, 2024 The results of the recent British Columbia election saw a victory for Premier David Eby and the BC New Democratic Party (NDP) alongside significant gains by the Conservative Party of BC across multiple ridings. With these shifts in political representation, the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) is urging the Provincial Government to prioritize strategic investments…
