Surrey, BC – The Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT), representing over 3,000 businesses, strongly supports the City of Surrey’s South Campbell Heights Local Area Plan and the associated Zoning By-law Amendment.The plan is critical for addressing the industrial land shortage that has constrained business growth and investment in Surrey and across the Metro Vancouver…
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The Surrey Board of Trade welcomes the measures in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement aimed at spurring innovation and investment. However, concerns remain about Canada’s economic competitiveness and the lack of measures to address the growing federal deficit, which risks long-term economic stability.“Surrey businesses are feeling the pressure of an underperforming economy and a…
Metro Vancouver’s recent decision to review its services and seek cost efficiencies as part of its 2026 budget process represents a critical opportunity to balance affordability and infrastructure needs in one of Canada’s fastest-growing regions. The Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) welcomes this proactive approach, recognizing its potential to strengthen fiscal responsibility while ensuring that…
The Surrey Board of Trade welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of the Canadian Trade Gateway for Nuclear Development, a strategic initiative to bolster Canadian trade, investment, and job creation in the Indo-Pacific region. This forward-looking plan positions Canada as a leader in nuclear innovation while unlocking new economic opportunities for businesses nationwide."Canada’s nuclear…
Metro Vancouver is gaining momentum as a leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Canada, with strong employment growth across the region’s foreign multinational enterprises (FMEs). To harness this momentum, the Surrey Board of Trade calls on the Government of Canada to prioritize funding for the Metro Vancouver region, with Surrey poised to play…
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 parts of doing business, however, the Surrey Board of Trade wants to ensure that…
The Surrey Board of Trade is proud to announce that both of its policy submissions have been approved by the delegates at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Convention in Halifax, NS, held from October 17-19, 2024. The Convention gathered representatives from the 430 chambers of commerce across the country, representing a…
Today, TransLink presented a report to the Mayors’ Council that highlighted the likely household and economic impacts of potential transit service cut scenarios.Two scenarios were developed:Scenario 1 – Maximize Ridership: This scenario would begin by cutting the least productive routes, leaving only higher fare revenue-producing lines so that overall service levels can remain…
On Tuesday, September 24th, the Surrey Board of Trade presented two winners with the Surrey Environment and Business Award at the 18th annual event.In addition to recognizing the award recipients, the event featured an engaging panel discussion on renewable energy. Industry experts explored the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in renewable energy, offering…
On the docket of the September 2024 Environment & Natural Resources Team Meeting.To join or for more information, please click here.…
