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Border Re-Opening and Resumption of Air Travel Requires Business Consultation

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
May 26, 2021

Today there is news that the US Government may re-open the border – however, only on their side. That means that anyone heading north into Canada would still be required to quarantine for 14 days. There has been a significant lack of focus by the Canadian government on re-opening the border in consultation with the…
Surrey Board of Trade to Induct New Board Chair onJune 17th – Baljit Dhaliwal

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship
May 26, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade will induct its 56th Board Chair on June 17 at a Digital Surrey Economic Update and Annual General Meeting from 11:00am – 12:00pm. Baljit Dhaliwal, Owner of Tinker’s Tax & Accounting, will be inducted. “I am humbled and honoured to be the 56th Chair of the Surrey Board of Trade…
Today’s BC Economic Recovery Plan Offers Hope, Ongoing Timely Communication to Businesses Needed

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
May 25, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade Rapid Response Pandemic Business Centre was pleased to hear about today’s BC Government economic re-opening plan. “The gradual approach is to ensure that COVID-19 cases and its variants are being monitored,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “We need to ensure that the majority of British Columbian’s, who…
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE SEEKS SUPPORT FOR POLICY 14 – UNIVERSAL PHARMACARE IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship
May 19, 2021

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE REQUEST TO BC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONFERENCE DELEGATES The Surrey Board of Trade is asking the BC Chamber of Commerce delegates (chambers of commerce/boards of trade in BC) for their support on a single-payer universal pharmacare program. In the past only the Surrey Board of Trade has continued to instigate change…
BC GOVERNMENT POLICY ACTION: Surrey Board of Trade Seeks Support on BC Government Policies at BC Chamber Convention – May 28-29

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustrySocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship
May 18, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade will continue to instigate change through government advocacy by asking for support of their policies by their peers at the annual convention of the BC Chamber of Commerce from May 28-29, 2021. Watch for news and details on Surrey Board of Trade policies as they are released. “Even though the…
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with BC Legislation on Paid Sick Leave

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
May 11, 2021

Today, Labour Minister Harry Bains tabled legislation that would provide workers with a paid sick leave program that will support them to stay home when they are sick during and after the pandemic, including permanent paid sick leave. The legislation is brought through an amendment to the Employment Standards Act. “The Surrey Board of Trade…
Surrey Board of Trade Says April 2021 Labour Force Statistics Show BC’s Job Recovery Stalled

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
May 7, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade’s review of the April 2021 Labour Force Statistics is released. “BC’s job recovery stalled in April 2021, particularly impacting certain service industries with circuit breaker restrictions as of March 30, 2021 and extended to at least the end of the May long weekend,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of…
Doctor Grassroots Campaign Begins for an ‘All of Surrey’ Vaccine Call to BC Government

GeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
May 6, 2021

Today, the Surrey Board of Trade and a grassroots movement, organized by Dr. Randeep S. Gill, Dr. James Handel, Dr. David Chong, Dr. Kaleena Patel, Dr. Sukh Dhiman and Dr. Bill West, was launched encouraging everyone in Surrey to sign a petition urging the BC Government to take action on immunization prioritization for Surrey and…
Newest Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report Says 33,000 Jobs Recovered, 5,000 Job Gap Remains

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce Development
May 6, 2021

The Surrey Board of Trade has released the 7th Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report today. “From the last report there was a 9,000 job gap and 30,000 jobs recovered, so we are on a positive economic recovery trajectory for Surrey,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “We still need to pay attention to…
Surrey Board of Trade Calls for Action on Temporary Paid Sick Leave Program for BC

Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralSocial Policy and Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth
May 5, 2021

A temporary paid sick leave program is essential to ensure individuals and businesses are able adequately manage the health and economic challenges arising from COVID-19. Temporary paid sick leave is a fundamental requirement for the economic recovery of Surrey and British Columbia. “The Surrey Board of Trade recognizes that offering employees paid sick leave will…