SURREY HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY TEAM – September 2022 GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth September 20, 2022 On the docket from this past week’s Surrey Health & Technology Team at the Surrey Board of Trade. For more information or to join: https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/health-technology/ *NOTE only Surrey Board of Trade members can join this team.
Rail Safety Week Proclaimed by Surrey Board of Trade GeneralTransportationWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth September 19, 2022 The Surrey Board of Trade has issued a Proclamation for Rail Safety Week from September 19-25, 2022 to raise awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens. “Trains are an important part of…
SURREY NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Opposes Proposed Federal Electoral District Redistribution General September 14, 2022 On September 13, the Surrey Board of Trade presented their perspective on the proposed federal electoral district redistribution to the Commission for British Columbia at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. “We are opposed to the proposed redistribution of electoral boundaries because some Surrey Members of Parliament will have to focus on two cities instead of…
SEPTEMBER ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE TEAM GeneralInnovation & Industry September 14, 2022 SURREY ENVIRONMENT NEWS On the docket today for the Environment & Infrastructure Team. If you want to join this committee, please contact jasroop@businessinsurrey.com. NOTE: only Surrey Board of Trade members are eligible to participate.
September 19 Not a Statutory Holiday in BC, but Government Decision Leaves Businesses Confused GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth September 13, 2022 The BC Government announced that they will not make September 19 a statutory holiday for 2022. They have advised provincial public-sector employers to honour this day to recognize the passing of Canada’s Queen in recognition of the obligations around federal holidays in the vast majority of provincial collective agreements. K-12 public schools, public post-secondary institutions, and most…
High Speed Rail Study Investment by BC Government Builds on Inclusive Economic Growth in Cascadia Region Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralTransportation September 13, 2022 Today, the BC Government announced that they are supporting the feasibility of a high-speed rail service connecting Vancouver, Seattle and Portland with a $300,000 investment in the next phase of the Ultra High Speed Ground Transportation Project. “The Surrey Board of Trade applauds the BC Government on further investments to the High-Speed Rail project,” said…
Canada’s Proposed National Adaptation Strategy must protect Canadians from climate change GeneralInnovation & Industry September 12, 2022 September 12, 2022 (TORONTO) – Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy is expected to be completed within a few weeks and unveiled before the COP 27 international climate conference. While it promises to be a big step towards protecting those living in Canada from the increasing impacts of climate change, without short-term targets and measures to prepare…
2022 Surrey Environment and Business Awards Winners Announced-to be recognized at September 20 event GeneralInnovation & Industry September 12, 2022 Surrey, BC – On Tuesday, September 20th, the Surrey Board of Trade will present three winners with a Surrey Environment and Business Award at the 16th annual event. The winners were chosen based on their demonstration of exceptional dedication to environmental leadership and issues. This may take the form of hands-on work through recycling, promoting…
FINANCE & TAX TEAM – SEPTEMBER 2022 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral September 8, 2022 On the docket for the September 2022 Surrey Board of Trade Finance & Tax Team. https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/finance-tax/
DEVELOPMENT & LAND USE TEAM – SEPTEMBER 2022 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral September 8, 2022 SURREY BUSINESS NEWS On the docket for the September Development & Land Use Team at the Surrey Board of Trade.
