CAN/CIOSC 104 is Canada’s National Standard for Baseline Cyber Security Controls for SMOs and Businesses Should ComplySurrey, British Columbia – March 31, 2022 Surrey Board of Trade and its member CyberCatch announced the introduction of CAN/CIOSC 104 Compliance Manager, an innovative, cost-effective cybersecurity Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, to businesses in Surrey.CAN/CIOSC 104 is Canada’s…
Monthly archive for March 2022
The Province has released the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan, developed in consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples, outlining 89 specific actions every ministry in government will take to create a better province for Indigenous Peoples in BC“During the pandemic a lead group of BC chambers of commerce and…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Environment Steven Guilbeault unveiled the Federal Government’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan – Canada’s Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy.This Plan includes $9.1 billion in new investments and intends to implement economic measures such as carbon pricing and clean fuels, while also targeting actions…
Today is World Water Day, highlighting what water means to different people. Specifically, how water is important to your home, family, livelihood, cultural practices, and to businesses. The theme this year is focused on ‘groundwater – making the invisible visible.’ Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere. Almost all of the liquid freshwater…
Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, the union group representing rail workers, has issued a strike notice to the Canadian Pacific Railway network.“One-third of Surrey’s land base is dedicated to agricultural production,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “The potential CP Rail labour strike will have a devastating impact on the entire agriculture…
This year's winners will be awarded in person on Wednesday, April 20, at the 12th Annual Surrey's Top 25 Under 25 Awards, an event that celebrates the incredible initiatives of Surrey's youth 25 years old or younger. The 25 winners were chosen based upon their business or community achievements, leadership ability, community involvement, professional achievements, and the uniqueness of their…
On March 17, the Federal Government announced that fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada will no longer have to take a pre-arrival COVID-19 test, removing the testing requirements at airports and land border crossings, effective April 1.“We are very pleased that the federal government listened to our advocacy and that of other business organizations across…
The Surrey Board of Trade has learned that the Federal Government will announce on March 17 that fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada will no longer have to take a pre-arrival COVID-19 test, removing the testing requirements at airports and land border crossings, effective April 1.“We look forward to hearing the details of this announcement…
The February 2022 Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report has been released by the Surrey Board of Trade.In February 2022, Surrey’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be driven by a two-pronged strength: knowledge-based industries and resource industries. Employment in Surrey in February 2022 was an estimated 1.7% or 4,900 jobs above employment…
UKRAINE NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Encourages Attendance at #StandWithUkraine Fundraiser – March 20
The Surrey Board of Trade is encouraging everyone to attend a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Ukraine hosted by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Mary and Camellia Residences, a Surrey Board of Trade member, on Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please see the event details below:Date: Sunday, March 20th, 2022Time: 11:30…
