Two weeks ago, a private members’ bill was introduced during the BC Government Legislature session. The purpose of the bill was to temporarily cap fees that third-party companies can charge restaurants to deliver food. Immediate relief was needed to place a cap on fees that third-party delivery companies are permitted to charge restaurants to deliver…
Monthly archive for December 2020
- Communication with Businesses Essential to Ensure Smooth and Cost-Effective TransitionAt the City of Surrey’s Council meeting last night, Mayor and Council approved a pathway to ban plastic checkout bags, foam cups and foam take-out containers and authorize staff to submit the bylaw change to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy for…
With COVID-19 cases increasing at an alarming rate, our leaders face a difficult balancing act. The challenge for us is to chart a path forward that protects the health and safety of Canadians and their economic well-being at the same time.“The Surrey Board of Trade has been advocating for region-specific solutions for different parts…
Today, the BC Government outlined needed changes to the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant.“Businesses continue to face significant challenges by the pandemic and today’s changes to the business recovery grant program is a step in the right direction,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “The BC Government needs to continue…
– Surrey Board of Trade Pandemic Rapid Response Business Centre now releases the 4th Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report on COVID-19-related impacts.The Surrey Board of Trade has released the only Surrey-focused labour market report to inform decision-making and planning on recovery and resilience for this month.“Surrey has recovered over an estimated 24,000 jobs…
A year ago, the Surrey Board of Trade opposed the Metro Vancouver Mayor’s Council recommendation to the BC Government to replace the Massey Tunnel with another tunnel. The decision now lies with the BC Government, and the Surrey Board of Trade wants immediate action on this important economic infrastructure project to reduce transportation bottlenecks.“Now…
Last week, a private members’ bill was introduced during the BC Government Legislature session. The purpose of the bill was to temporarily cap fees that third-party companies can charge restaurants to deliver food. Immediate relief is needed to place a cap on fees that third-party delivery companies are permitted to charge restaurants to deliver food.…
Yesterday, the Federal Government announced it will separate BC from the Western Economic Diversification organization it currently shares with Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. A new B.C.-focused agency will be launching with details in coming months.“The Surrey Board of Trade applauds this move because the investments that are needed in Surrey and overall in British Columbia…
The Surrey Board of Trade presented their Surrey budget recommendations on November 30 at a public hearing of the City of Surrey Finance Committee and sent a letter last week to all BC MLA’s, including the Premier of BC and the Solicitor General of BC about Surrey ‘s policing transition.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________REQUEST FROM THE SURREY…
Economic recovery (managing the COVID-19 virus, vaccine distribution, and previously announced business supports) was a key focus of the BC Government Throne Speech delivered at 2:00pm today. The Throne Speech provides a blueprint of the BC Government’s policy agenda, officially marking the start of the 42nd Parliament of BC.The financial legislation will be presented…