Policy
The role of our policy work is to be proactive, researching and identifying the issues, which will become of critical concern to our members and our city, and developing a policy position to speak to the appropriate levels of government. We continuously interact with the City of Surrey and various local jurisdictions, and federal and provincial agencies and regional bodies. We also work directly in the municipal, regional, provincial, and federal issue areas of Economic Development, where issues are of a wider scope.
Surrey Board of Trade members volunteer their time to provide expertise, guidance, and feedback to the Surrey Board of Trade staff on core policy teams. They review and monitor government programs and budgets, and raise issues that impact members and Surrey’s Business Community. Team members assist SBOT Staff to develop policies and positions to effect necessary changes to foster economic growth in a thriving city.
To join any of the policy teams, contact Jasroop Gosal, Policy & Research Manager at jasroop@businessinsurrey.com.
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Submit a Policy Issue
SUBMIT A POLICY ISSUE
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Development & Land Use
Red tape reduction, development approvals, official community plan.
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Economic Resources
ECONOMIC RESOURCES
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Environment & Natural Resources
Natural resources, emergency planning, climate change, waste management.
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Finance & Tax
Business taxation & public sector investments.
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Health & Technology
HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY
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IECBC
Immigrant Employment Council of BC
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Industry & International Trade
Advocacy, services, international membership & trade missions.
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SURREY MUSIC CITY CENTRE
Music City
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Social Policy and Workforce Development
Education, child care, public safety, health care.
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A Made in Surrey Workforce Strategy 2019-2029
Towards a Surrey Workforce Strategy
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Tourism, Arts & Culture Team
Arts investments, tourism advocacy, creative industry growth.
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Transportation Team
Air, border, rail, road and water - moving goods and people.
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Surrey Women in Business Team
Entrepreneur, education, advocacy
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Surrey Youth Entrepreneur Team
Youth business, career, community initiatives