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…
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Health Canada released the findings of the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey (CCS), as they reflect significant progress in achieving the public health and safety goals of cannabis legalization. These results underscore the positive outcomes of a regulated cannabis market and support for municipalities embracing legal cannabis retail as part of their economic and social strategies.…
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…
On the docket of the September 2024 Health & Technology Team Meeting.To join or for more information, click here.…
The Surrey Board of Trade has released their economic wish list for the upcoming 2024 BC Election.“The party platforms must deal with the many economic issues facing businesses,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “Businesses are generally quite nervous right now. We need to uplift and power up the entrepreneurial…
Making Surrey a Technology Industry DestinationInformation on workspace rentalsSurrey, BC - The Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) together with Western Community College (WCC) is pleased to announce the official opening of the Surrey Technology and Skills Centre. Strategically located in Surrey’s Health & Technology District, a beacon of innovation and opportunity…
POLICY WIN: SURREY BOARD OF TRADE APPLAUDS PHARMACARE PLAN BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENTPharmacare bill passes in the House of Commons, heads to the SenateThe Federal Government's pharmacare bill is headed to the Senate after passing third reading in the House of Commons. The legislation would see the federal government offer first-payer coverage of some…
The Surrey Board of Trade continues to lead in BC as a key player in instigating change through government advocacy. On May 28-30, the Surrey Board of Trade will seek support for their policies from their peers at the annual BC Chamber of Commerce convention in Kelowna, to advance BC’s economy. Details on Surrey Board…
