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The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased with CBC/Radio-Canada's launch of its first-ever National Indigenous Strategy, "Strengthening Relations, Walking Together," and the establishment of a new Indigenous Office. This significant initiative demonstrates a strong commitment to better reflecting and serving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada.“The Surrey Board of Trade recognizes the…
The Surrey Board of Trade, and their Surrey International Trade Centre, is leading a 10 person business delegation to Taipei, Taiwan to participate in the Smart City Summit and Expo between March 19 to 22, 2024. The event will feature B2B matchmaking sessions and innovative forums creating synergies and business opportunities. The Taipei Economic and…
The Surrey Board of Trade has deep concerns over the recently announced cap on international student visas, for both public and private colleges, which could lead to potential negative economic repercussions. The Surrey Board of Trade is urging careful consideration of the proposed measures. In a letter addressed to Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and…
In 2018, the United States Government implemented duties on Canadian softwood lumber. These duties have been supported again by the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) and have been renewed.“This decision compromises regional economic development in the Cascadia Economic Corridor,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “We are deeply concerned…
With the Canadian government’s introduction of a Housing Action Plan in the November 21st Fall Economic Statement, existing federal immigration programs are being reaffirmed to address labour shortages in residential construction trade occupations. However, further action and tweaking of these plans is needed, according to the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) and the British Columbia…
On Thursday, February 15, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke will deliver her first State of the City Address to outline her economic vision for Surrey. The event will be hosted by the Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce, the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce, and the Surrey Board of Trade.This is an important…
On October 23, the BC Government introduced legislation that will allow internationally educated professionals, such as engineers, social workers, early childhood educators, paramedics, teachers and biologists, to start working. The legislation will require regulatory bodies to remove barriers in 29 professions and make it easier and quicker for those qualified professionals to seek credential recognition, no…
The August 2023 Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report has been released by the Surrey Board of Trade.Over the last 12 months, Surrey employment grew by an estimated 6,615 jobs or 2.0% since July 2022. While still significant, this growth was smaller than the growth in the previous 12 months (July 2021-July 2022) which was…
The Surrey Board of Trade President & CEO will be travelling to Delhi, India for the G20/B20 Summit as part of a delegation organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, from August 24-27, 2023.“The Surrey Board of Trade was the first board of trade/chamber of commerce to advocate for a Canada-India Free Trade Agreement,…
