On the docket for the September 2023 Surrey Board of Trade Social Policy & Workforce Team.For more information or to join https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/social-policy/…
Monthly archive for September 2023
2023 Surrey Environment Award Finalists Announced- Winners to be announced at Surrey Hydrogen Industry Forum on September 29Surrey, BC – On Friday, September 29, the Surrey Board of Trade will announce three winners of the Surrey Environment and Business Award at the 17th annual event. It will be an inspiring afternoon as the remarkable…
The Actuarial Report on the Employment Insurance premium was released last week, which forecasts a 3-cent increase in premiums for 2024 to $1.66 for employees and $2.32 for employers, per $100 of insurable earnings. This comes even as claimants are at historic lows and there is an increased number of contributors. The reason for this…
Today, the Federal Government announced it will remove the GST from new purpose-built rental housing developments. Further, the Federal Government will require municipalities to repeal or amend exclusionary zoning policies in order to access Canada’s housing accelerator fund.“This is a huge and positive move to ensure more affordable housing for our workforce,” said Anita…
Today, the Federal Government extended the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment deadline for the small business pandemic loan program by one year. This loan was created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic decimating small businesses.“While the Surrey Board of Trade appreciates the extension for businesses to repay the full loan amount if…
Today, the BC Government announced the ground-breaking of Surrey’s new hospital, now scheduled to be completed in 2029.Surrey’s new hospital will be built beside the Kwantlen Polytechnic University campus at 5500 180 Street. The new Surrey hospital will have inpatient beds, an emergency department, operating rooms, laboratory and diagnostic services, and outpatient services, with…
Event Recording LinkPhoto LinkOn September 12, the Surrey Board of Trade held a Surrey Leadership Dialogue focused on immigration and its impacts on the business community. Topics covered included the immigration process, housing, and government funding available for upskilling and reskilling.“We need revolutionary change on immigration to ensure industry needs are met and to ensure productive pathways for…
