The Surrey Board of Trade welcomes the recent decision by Surrey Mayor and Council to approve eight cannabis businesses to operate 12 retail locations across the city. This development aligns with the SBOT’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, dynamic, and progressive business environment in Surrey."By enabling a regulated and responsible cannabis retail industry, Surrey…
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The threat of another port strike is creating transportation chaos and damaging Canada’s international reputation as a reliable trade partner. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 514, representing 700 foremen, has issued 72-hour strike notice with job action that could begin on November 4. With Canada’s low GDP growth, BC’s contracting private sector, and…
With Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) negotiating, businesses across the country are urging both parties to reach an agreement to avoid a postal strike. The latest offer includes a four-year, 11.5 per cent wage increase and preserves existing defined-benefit pensions, job security, and health benefits. CUPW members on the other…
The results of the recent British Columbia election saw a victory for Premier David Eby and the BC New Democratic Party (NDP) alongside significant gains by the Conservative Party of BC across multiple ridings. With these shifts in political representation, the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) is urging the Provincial Government to prioritize strategic investments…
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 Federal Government announced its new 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan.“The Surrey Board of Trade is disappointed in this plan,” said Jasroop Gosal, Interim Spokesperson for the Surrey Board of Trade. “Our local businesses rely on the international community. The recent decline in unemployment rates can be attributed to high interest rates, which limit businesses'…
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…
At the annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention to be held in Halifax from October 17-19, the Surrey Board of Trade will be seeking support for five federal government policies from Canadian Chamber of Commerce members - chambers of commerce and boards of trade, representing 200,000 Canadian businesses. The Surrey Board of Trade will release…
The 3rd Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo takes place on Saturday, October 26 in Surrey to profile Black-owned businesses. Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Metro Vancouver will explore a full day of networking at this event, designed to showcase products and services in a trade show style event.The Black Business Expo is…
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) will recognize 7 of Surrey’s finest businesses in different award categories at the in-person Academy Awards-style 26th annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards.The SBOT’s 26th annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards event, with Presenting Sponsors DP World Canada, TD Bank and the Vancouver Fraser…