On the docket of the April 2024 Social Policy and Workforce Development Team Meeting.To join or for more information, click here.…
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City Centre 5 building will feature over 500 student and staff housing units and a newly expanded campus for Western Community CollegePhoto: Lark Group’s Health and Technology District partners with Western Community College on unique student and faculty housing and expanded campus at City Centre 5.Surrey, BC (March 6, 2024) – In an…
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, introduced Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare (Pharmacare Act), which proposes the foundational principles for the first phase of national universal pharmacare in Canada. It describes the Government of Canada’s intent to work with provinces and territories (PTs) to provide universal, single-payer coverage for a number of contraception…
The Surrey Board of Trade’s Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report for February 2024 is released.“The labour market in Surrey is exceeding expectations,” said Anita Huberman, President and CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “There are still some sectors, specifically in the construction, retail and natural resource sectors, that continue to see challenges though.”Employment in…
On the docket of February 2024 Social Policy and Workforce Development Team meeting.To join or for more information, click here.…
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 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…
CUPE Local 4500, which represents 180 transit workers, initiated job action on January 6th. They have begun refusing overtime and warn of delays, cancellations, and even more crowded buses.“The Surrey Board of Trade calls for a swift resolution to this job action which could compromise workers, business, and our economy,” said Jasroop Gosal, Policy…
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…
