Monthly archive for October 2021

On October 27, the Early Learning and Child Care Act, and the Early Childhood Educators Act became law. It is the next step in the BC Government’s 10-year Childcare BC plan.“The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased with this new legislation that will further support our workforce’s ability to enter and remain in the…

At the annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention, representing 200,000 Canadian businesses, held virtually on October 27-28, the Surrey Board of Trade sought the support for 12 federal government policies from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce member chambers of commerce and boards of trade (all of which were researched and written by the Surrey Board…

The Surrey Board of Trade advocates for red tape reduction for businesses. Red tape is excessive bureaucracy, routines, rules and complexity at all levels of government which causes delays or unreasonable costs to businesses. Filing forms and applying for licenses are a part of doing business, however, the Surrey Board of Trade wants to ensure…

Surrey is going to be the largest city in British Columbia by 2030. The BC Liberal Leadership election, with voting taking place February 3rd-5th, 2022, matters to Surrey because of our diversified industry base, human capital and international access points by land, water, and air."The Surrey Board of Trade is a non-partisan business organization,…

The BC Government has indicated they will provide additional funding to help buy and install electric vehicle (EV) chargers in condominium buildings or places of work through CleanBC’s Go Electric EV Charger Rebate program.“As we move towards electrification and away from combustion-based vehicles, we need to build out our electric charging infrastructure and grid,”…

On October 26, the BC Government announced that they will be making legislative amendments that provide local governments with the ability to simplify and improve their development approval processes. The goal is to increase housing supply, reduce red tape, and lower costs to development.“The Surrey Board of Trade believes that these changes will help…

Today, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his new cabinet, making big changes and choosing ministers who he says will be able to act quickly on priority issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic response, climate change, foreign affairs and Indigenous relations.“The Surrey Board of Trade remains steadfast and resolute on economic policies that will…

The federal government is spending $7.4 billion to extend and create new COVID-19 supports for hard hit businesses and workers that will replace the broad Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), which expire this Saturday. The new Hardest Hit Business Recovery Program, Lockdown Support Program and the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit will start…

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a national proof of vaccination for Canadians which will be available by late November or early December.  He says all provinces and territories have confirmed that they will be moving forward with a standardized national Proof of Vaccination.  BC has not yet put in place the national standard.  The standardized document will…

At the annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention to be held virtually on October 27-28, the Surrey Board of Trade will be seeking support for 12 federal government policies from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s member chambers of commerce and boards of trade, representing 200,000 Canadian businesses. The Surrey Board of Trade will release their …