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REDUCE VOTING AGE TO 16 IN ALL ELECTIONS SAYS SURREY BOARD OF TRADE

GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship
July 14, 2022

The Surrey Board of Trade recommends that federal, provincial and municipal governments reduce the voting age to 16 for all elections. The reduction is needed to ensure civic engagement, education, and sustained participation in elections into their future. “Those individuals that are 16+ are contributing to the economy – paying taxes, participating in our workforce…
BUSINESS VOTE: Reinstatement of Business Vote in Municipal Elections Necessary Says Surrey Board of Trade

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship
July 13, 2022

Until 1993, a corporate or business vote existed in BC municipal elections. It refers to the ability of businesses in a specific city to vote in local government elections. Businesses contribute substantially to the social and economic development of the city, however, have no say in representation from a business perspective. “Businesses bear the burden…
SURREY JOBS NEWS: Employment in Surrey Sees Impressive 3.8% Improvement Says Labour Market Report

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
July 12, 2022

Health care, natural resources, public administration, information/culture/recreation and technology sectors are leading Surrey’s jobs recovery. FULL REPORT The July 2022 Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report has been released by the Surrey Board of Trade. “Tracking labour market trends in an ongoing way is important to ensure our policy framework is focused on developing a suitably…
STATEMENT FROM THE SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ON SURREY BUSINESS PROPERTY TAXES

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
July 11, 2022

Commercial Property Tax Increases Unacceptable and Unsustainable for Businesses Over the past month, the Surrey Board of Trade has received numerous complaints about the high percentage of property tax increases for businesses. “Class 5 and 6 are facing on average increases as high as 14.5% and 7.2% this year, respectively,” said Anita Huberman, President &…
June Surrey Board of Trade International & Industry Team

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
June 27, 2022

On the docket for the June Surrey Board of Trade International & Industry Team. Want more information or to join: https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/international-trade/
BC Government’s Lobbyists Act Causes Red Tape, Muffles Voice of Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneral
June 27, 2022

The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, Surrey Board of Trade, Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Attorney General David Eby requesting that the Board of Trade/Chamber of Commerce industry be exempt from the BC Lobbyists Transparency Act. “This is yet another request to the…
June Surrey Board of Trade Women in Business Team

GeneralWomen in Business
June 24, 2022

SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: On the docket for the June Surrey Board of Trade Women in Business Team. Want more information or to join: https://businessinsurrey.com/ policy/women-in-business/
On the docket for the JUNE Surrey Board of Trade Social Policy & Workforce Team

GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
June 23, 2022

SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: On the docket today for the Surrey Board of Trade Social Policy & Workforce Team. Want more information or to join: https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/social-policy/?fbclid=IwAR0jSt8bBbBjCnB5YiXlLyvf2kb5CC-gYIdaRm58hELDhsIDYa_MHU7CJUg
Surrey Election Dialogues Announced

General
June 23, 2022

– Candidates for Mayor (Oct. 5), Councillor (Sept. 29) and School Trustee (Sept. 14) The Surrey Election Dialogue Series events hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade have been announced. On October 15, 2022, Surrey residents will be deciding on their next Mayor, City Councillors, and School Board Trustees. “All of the decisions that these…
TRANSPORTATION – JUNE AGENDA

GeneralTransportation
June 21, 2022

SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: On the docket for the June 2022 Surrey Board of Trade Transportation Team. Want more information or to join: https://businessinsurrey.com/ policy/transportation/

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REDUCE VOTING AGE TO 16 IN ALL ELECTIONS SAYS SURREY BOARD OF TRADE

BUSINESS VOTE: Reinstatement of Business Vote in Municipal Elections Necessary Says Surrey Board of Trade

SURREY JOBS NEWS: Employment in Surrey Sees Impressive 3.8% Improvement Says Labour Market Report

STATEMENT FROM THE SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ON SURREY BUSINESS PROPERTY TAXES

June Surrey Board of Trade International & Industry Team

BC Government’s Lobbyists Act Causes Red Tape, Muffles Voice of Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce

June Surrey Board of Trade Women in Business Team

Surrey Election Dialogues Announced

TRANSPORTATION – JUNE AGENDA

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REDUCE VOTING AGE TO 16 IN ALL ELECTIONS SAYS SURREY BOARD OF TRADE

BUSINESS VOTE: Reinstatement of Business Vote in Municipal Elections Necessary Says Surrey Board of Trade

SURREY JOBS NEWS: Employment in Surrey Sees Impressive 3.8% Improvement Says Labour Market Report

STATEMENT FROM THE SURREY BOARD OF TRADE ON SURREY BUSINESS PROPERTY TAXES

June Surrey Board of Trade International & Industry Team

BC Government’s Lobbyists Act Causes Red Tape, Muffles Voice of Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce

June Surrey Board of Trade Women in Business Team

On the docket for the JUNE Surrey Board of Trade Social Policy & Workforce Team

Surrey Election Dialogues Announced

TRANSPORTATION – JUNE AGENDA

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