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SPRING ISSUE 2021 SURREY BUSINESS NEWS Page 1
SPRING ISSUE 2021
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Doug Tennant’s Final Board Chair Report
work creating an environment educational endeavour was SBOT has been involved with position gave me to meet She is a true leader who
conducive to the success of an Indigenous Knowledge some contentious issues. our members and learn the has done much to build
business and the community and Economic Partnerships We have not always seen different stories of their Surrey’s reputation at home
in Surrey. I’m proud of the fact workshop, addressing a need eye-to-eye with political businesses and what brought and abroad. Her leadership
that the board has become we have seen in ourselves to leadership at different levels them to Surrey. I grew up during the pandemic has been
more familiar with policy be educated about diversity of government. And this is not in Vancouver, and I have to exemplary as she has gone to
governance and the leadership and board composition, as a bad thing. Boards of trade say that I much prefer the bat for Surrey businesses in a
roles that board members well as helping us learn were formed 500 years ago to freshness of the business multitude of ways. I’d also like
play as directors. Clearly about opportunities for our advocate for the interests of community in Surrey—much to thank Greg Thomas, who
defining who our “owners” are business members. CEO Anita the business committee, and more prepared to try new will be leaving the Board this
Doug Tennant
(our business members) and Huberman has also been fully it is expected that there will things and be innovative, from year, for his strong leadership
This will be my last report devising ways to consult with engaged in adopting the policy be tension created by such what I have seen! as Chair and Past Chair of the
as Chair of the Surrey Board them, has helped the board governance paradigm, and I advocacy. The positions taken board. He will certainly be
of Trade (SBOT). I’ve been understand the future needs commend her for completing by the SBOT have always I’m looking forward to seeing missed. Finally, best wishes to
in this role for two years of the business community in the first reporting cycle for been through the lens of what many of you again in person, Baljit Dhaliwal, as Chair, and
(although the last year has Surrey. Another area where her executive limitations is in the best interest of our once the pandemic lifts. Rory Morgan, as Vice-Chair,
felt at times like ten years, we have done good work (addressing risk mitigation for business members and this next year. I know that SBOT
at other times like a few in the past few years has the organization) and SBOT’s has been supported by the I am very grateful to have Board is in good hands with
weeks) and am grateful for been in seeking educational ends (what the organization board on numerous occasions worked closely with Anita their leadership.
having the opportunity for opportunities that inform the exists to achieve). during my tenure. during these past two years
a leadership role with an decisions that we have made I have very much appreciated (and during the rest of my
organization doing great as a board. Our most recent During my time as Chair, the the opportunity that my time as a board member).
‘SAY YES TO VACCINATION’ Campaign
Launched by Surrey Board of Trade
While the choice to get vaccinated is a variety of vaccination 101 information, companies of all sizes with a single focal
ultimately up to individuals, the ‘SAY vaccine distribution, business tips and point for the information they need to
YES TO VACCINATION’ Campaign is how to talk to employees.” know as employers and the resources
an encouragement campaign to equip they can use to reassure and encourage
businesses to play their part to get Surrey As employers and providers of goods their employees to get vaccinated.
and surrounding communities to herd and services to the general public,
immunity. businesses have a critical role to play in
getting Canadians vaccinated, which will
“The focus is to encourage Surrey ultimately create the conditions for the
residents and workers to get vaccinated relaxation of public health restrictions
as it is the only solution to open all currently in place.
business and have the events that
enhance the livability of Surrey,” said Given the overwhelming volume of
Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of information available on vaccines, this
Trade. “The Surrey Board of Trade’s Rapid campaign and the Rapid Response
Response Pandemic Business Centre has Pandemic Business Centre provides
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Surrey RCMP Report to the Community New Surrey Police Service
report contains information on our
calls for service, crime statistics,
Police Service continues to move
forward. The transition of police
Badge Unveiled
supports for youth and vulnerable services is a complex process, but
citizens, and the work of our my team is committed to working
specialized teams in addressing collaboratively with the Surrey
gang violence, drug trafficking, road Police Service to ensure that public
safety and other local priorities. safety is not compromised at any
point in the process. Chief Lipinski
The work and accomplishments and I have a strong relationship
detailed in this report are thanks that will ensure, as stated, that
to our great team of police officers, the safety of our police officers
support staff and volunteers. and that of the community is
Despite a pandemic, we improved the primary consideration when
Assistant Commissioner our response time, worked with moving forward.
Brian Edwards the community to reduce both
violent and property crime, and May 1, 2021 marked the 70th Semiahmoo First Nation artist Leslie
Surrey RCMP Officer in Charge Chief Constable Norm Lipinski
continued to advance innovative anniversary of the Surrey RCMP. I Wells is at the top of the shield,
Surrey Police Service
In early April, the Surrey RCMP strategies to provide an efficient would like to take this opportunity acknowledging the First Peoples who
released its 2020 Report to the and responsive police service. to thank Surrey residents and the first inhabited this land. Surrey is
On May 4th, the Surrey Police Service
Community. I encourage all Surrey business community for being our situated on the traditional ancestral
unveiled its new badge, vision and
business owners and residents As we progress through 2021, partners in public safety since and unceded territories of the Katzie,
values, all reflective of how the
to view this report, which is the City of Surrey’s transition 1951. It is truly an honour to serve Kwantlen and Semiahmoo First
Service envisions its community safety
available at surreyrcmp.ca.The from the RCMP to the Surrey this community. Nations.
partnership with Surrey citizens.
“We are grateful to First Nations
Flanked by the words honour, integrity
Business Scams and respect, the shield within the
badge has three key visual elements:
communities and Mr. Wells for the
honour of allowing us to use his art
“The Surrey Board of Trade reminds businesses, as part of our badge,” says Chief
The Coast Salish eye, a fess (check)
organizations, and residents to focus on fraud Constable Norm Lipinski. “We value
pattern, and six stars—one for each
prevention,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey of Surrey’s town centres (Cloverdale, its significant meaning and we do not
Board of Trade. “Especially during the pandemic Guildford, Fleetwood, Newton, South take lightly the responsibility we have
with an increase in online transactions we must Surrey, and Whalley/City Centre). to all people.”
be vigilant in preventing cybercrime.”
surreypolice.ca/news-events
The Coast Salish eye, designed by
The Surrey Board of Trade continues to
advocate for cybercrime prevention action by
asking the Federal Government to:
Help Keep Kids Out of Gang Life
1. Increase integration amongst governments The City of Surrey’s Community and address risk factors, tips and
and policing agencies on cybercrime to Safety section launched a new tools to start early conversations
effectively punish cyber criminals website dedicated to helping parents, with children and youth, and links
caregivers and other trusted adults to free prevention, intervention and
2. Promote digital literacy by establishing build protective factors among Surrey enforcement programs available to
best practices for cyber resilience, including children and youth to reduce their Surrey residents. Development of the
education on more sophisticated and susceptibility for gang involvement. website was informed by more than
specialized crime 100 Surrey youth aged 14 to 19 who,
Called Empower Surrey, the website through focus groups, surveys and
3. Invest additional financial and skilled human aims to enhance the impact of the online meetings held during the fall of
resources to the national cyber-security centre Surrey Anti-Gang Family Empowerment 2020, provided feedback and insights
set up by government, industry and policing (SAFE) Program and is available into the challenges they face at school,
agencies to help investigate and warn the in over 80 languages. It features home and in the community.
public about new and emerging cyber-threats. information on Surrey’s unique empowersurrey.ca
antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca gang landscape, how to identify
Combatting the Overdose Crisis
The Province is moving forward with “COVID-19 is not the only pandemic short supply. Decriminalization and aspect included in decriminalization 1. Decriminalize and regulate all non-
vital measures to combat stigma and that is impacting our healthcare regulation of non-medical drugs can and regulation. Rehabilitation coupled medical drugs;
turn the tide on the overdose crisis. system,” claimed Anita Huberman, alleviate these pressures and more. with work placement programs will
CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. By decriminalizing and regulating the increase our labour supply, reduce the 2. Create rehabilitation programs by
To address stigma, BC will officially “The addiction crisis and war on illicit drug supply, overdoses can be toll on our healthcare system in the working with relevant not-for-profit
request a federal exemption from drugs has led to incredibly negative managed. long run, and lead to fewer deaths.” organizations to build their capacity;
Health Canada to decriminalize implications for our workforce, our and,
personal possession of drugs in the economy, and our society.” “By ensuring that possession of non- The Surrey Board of Trade asks that
province, removing the shame that medical drugs and being under the the Federal Government work with 3. Work with businesses to create
often prevents people from reaching The criminal justice system is influence does not result in criminal Provincial and Territorial Governments work-placement programs for those
out for life-saving help. overburdened. Our healthcare system charges, our workforce is not reduced. to: that have completed rehabilitation
is at capacity. Our labour force is in But there must be a rehabilitation programs by subsidizing a portion of
the wages.
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Relevant Timelines for a Builders Lien
What is a builders lien? Am I eligible to file a lien?
Time Limits: British Columbia Builders Liens
If you are involved in construction as an owner, builder, contractor, supplier,
A builders lien is filed by those who provided work or materials
subcontractor or worker, then you should be aware of what the British Why?
in a construction project and seek to recover money owed.
Columbia Builders Lien Act (BLA) could mean for you. The BLA provides rights
to parties in a construction project in scenarios where monies are due and Steps for filing a Builders Lien
owing.
If a Certificate of Completion If a Certificate
Timing
(Certificate) was issued wasn’t issued
Filing a builders lien registers your legal interest against a property for work
The trigger date depends on Other factors such as
done or materials supplied. A lien indicates to others that you have a financial whether a Certificate was signed completion, abandonment
interest in that property. Filed no later than 45 days and issued. or termination of the head
after the “trigger” date. Generally, the deadline to file a contract or the improvement
Before filing a lien, consider whether you fall into one of the classes of lien lien is 45 days after the project is will determine the trigger
substantially completed. date.
claimants, which include1:
Steps for filing the Lien Claim
Contractors Those engaged by an owner to perform or provide work or supply material
Timing Notice to Commence and Action (Notice)
Those engaged by a contractor or another subcontractor to perform or provide Within one (1) year of filing
Subcontractors work, or supply material a builders lien, a civil action
An owner of a project or property may file a Notice, which
replaces the one (1) year deadline and requires a civil action and
must be commenced and filing of a CPL within 21 days of receiving the Notice.
Individuals engaged by an owner, contractor, or subcontractor
Workers for wages in any kind of work
a certificate of pending
Failure to commence a legal action and file a CPL within the one
litigation (CPL) must be filed
against the property. (1) year results in the lien expiring.
Contact us to ensure your lien is properly filed and registered. If the parties involved cannot reach a resolution, a court will
decide whether the lien is valid. If the lien is found valid and the
If the lien lawsuit reaches a
property owner fails to pay the claimed amount, the court may
court hearing.
order the sale of the property and order the sale proceeds be
directed to pay the lien.
1 Builders Lien Act, S.B.C. 1997, c. 45, s. 1.
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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Surrey Board of Trade Launched Indigenous Knowledge Learning Series
Indigenous knowledge and economic constitutional narratives. This provides Module 1 – The Uncomfortable Truth – on each of the First Nations in the Lower
partnerships are a priority for all businesses both opportunities and risks for businesses. Colonization in Canada Mainland.
as we all continue on the path towards Implementation requires an action plan. First,
reconciliation and the implementation of the we must understand the history of Indigenous This introductory session included: Module 3 – How to Build Sustainable
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peoples in Canada, and the contemporary • terminology and definitions; Business Relationships with Indigenous
Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). landscape of Indigenous Relations. Only • the history of Indigenous-Crown Relations; Peoples and the Tools and Action Items
then will there be true reconciliation and • the Indian Act, 1876; that You Need
“The Surrey Board of Trade was a leader again understanding as we partner on projects on • overview of membership, land and
in launching a Surrey Business Leadership Indigenous territories and respectfully receive governance; and The final session covered such items as
Learning Series last month that helped to consent from those communities. Second, we • the history and legacy of residential schools. “best practices” in community engagement,
ensure we understood the history, what must continuously evaluate our relationship business development, protocols (including for
UNDRIP really means, and how to build and understand, adjusting our approach Module 2 – Reconciliation and Building a Indigenous employees, contractors, businesses
sustainable business relationships with through cyclical learning. New Future and Relationships – the Truth and entrepreneurs) and meeting Corporate
Indigenous Peoples,” said Anita Huberman, and Reconciliation Commission and the Social Responsibility requirements. Participants
CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. The Surrey Board of Trade contracted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights also received Action Plans and Tools to
team of Lyle Viereck Consulting Services Inc., of Indigenous Peoples help them in these and other activities with
In Canada, implementation of UNDRIP is SB Communications & Public Affairs Ltd. and This module covered the Truth and Indigenous Peoples.
an opportunity to explore and reconceive C. Marshal and Associates to offer the (free) Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action,
the relationship between international law, Digital Surrey Business Leadership Learning the UNDRIP, and why both are important to Another series will be held at a later date.
Indigenous Peoples’ own laws and Canada’s Series: businesses. It also included the background
Gender Gap Challenges Women and Economic Growth
Here are five things that the Federal 3) Remove tax barriers for childcare.
Government can do to support women’s
economic growth: 4) Provide enhanced opportunities for women-
owned businesses to meaningfully access
1) Ensure schools and daycares remain open public procurement contracts.
through subsequent waves across the country.
There needs to be an increased focus on rapid 5) Support job pivots for women.
testing and turnaround times, alongside other Training, upskilling, reskilling and job
technological supports including robust tracing. transitions will be important through the
coming months and into recovery.
2) Establish an inclusive task force to focus
on childcare capacity and support through the chamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/
Another generation of women will have to gap has increased by a generation from 99.5
ongoing crisis. CWA_Recommendations_2021.pdf
wait for gender parity, according to the World years to 135.6 years.
Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report
2021. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic weforum.org/reports/global-gender-gap-
continues to be felt, closing the global gender report-2021
New Accessibility Legislation Anti-Racism Reminder
New accessibility legislation Quick Facts: A new anti-racism information aim to inspire people to reflect
will help people with • BC is the largest province campaign is shining a light on racism that happens in
disabilities and their support (by population) in Canada that on racism, while encouraging everyday situations and speak
networks. If passed, the has not passed comprehensive British Columbians to out if they see discrimination.
Accessible British Columbia accessibility legislation. examine their own personal
Act will allow government biases and take a stand antiracist.gov.bc.ca
to establish accessibility • In 2017, there were an against discrimination. The
standards aimed at identifying, estimated 926,100 British campaign, which features
removing and preventing Columbians (over 20% of the nine illustrations by BIPOC
barriers to accessibility and population) who reported (Black, Indigenous and
inclusion. Standards will be having a disability. people of colour) artists
developed in a range of areas based in British Columbia,
such as employment, the • People with disabilities will support the Province’s
delivery of services and the are twice as likely to live in long-term commitment to
built environment. poverty. tackling racism by encouraging
news.gov.bc.ca more open discussion about
discrimination. This series of
anti-racism reminders also
SPRING ISSUE 2021 SURREY BUSINESS NEWS Page 7
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
INCOTERMS® TRAINING
WHAT ARE INCOTERMS®? DELIVERABLES
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Incoterms® rules All participants receive the official ICC eBook for use before and
are used in contracts to clearly communicate the obligations, during the course and are subsequently provided with a link to
costs, and risks associated with the transportation and delivery an online exam that, once passed will provide a Certificate of
of goods, providing clarity for sellers & buyers and helping Completion.
facilitate trade.
PRICING
COURSE DETAILS The course fee is $475 CDN for SBOT members ($495 CDN for
The course is delivered virtually in 3 two-hour sessions with the non-members).
The Surrey International Trade Centre announces a new, next course scheduled for Monday, May 31st, Wednesday, June
comprehensive, instructor-led Incoterms® course, delivered 2nd and Friday, June 4th, 2021 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM PST on REGISTRATION
virtually by Exportspark, a Surrey Board of Trade partner, and each day. Contact rae@exportspark.com
by FITT and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in partnership
with EDC and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service.
UNITED KINGDOM IRELAND
Surrey Board of Trade • Advanced education Some Solutions: The Surrey International of which are Canadian businessinsurrey.com/
supports enhanced systems • To enhance a Team Canada Trade Centre recently focused companies with Irish countries/ireland
Canada-United Kingdom • Natural resources approach with volunteers on trade and workforce operations.
trade agreements. We are • Increasing the number of from diverse business opportunities with Ireland. • Emma Doherty, Partner
apprehensive of the accension twinned cities agreements, organizations and The following speakers and in Matheson’s International
of the United Kingdom to and enhancing these communities partners joined us: Business Group. Emma has
the Comprehensive and relationships • Invest in production • The Hon. Bruce Ralston, advised on some of the largest
Progressive Agreement for facilities in the United BC Minister of Energy, Mines establishment and expansion
Trans-Pacific Partnership Potential sectors to be Kingdom and Petroleum Resources projects in Ireland.
(CPTPP) as it may negatively identified and developed: • Identify sectors where • Consul General Frank • Chargé d’Affaires,
impact our ability to trade • Investment in local Canada is competitive and Flood who served as Ireland’s Suzanne Drisdelle, a senior
with the United Kingdom, and production in the UK start to compete in the Ambassador to Estonia, before Canadian diplomat and Trade
other CPTPP members. • Technology transfer region taking up his position in Commissioner with Global
using research capacity in Vancouver. Affairs Canada. She has
Canadian potential: collaboration with • Kate Hickey, Executive extensive experience within
• Advanced research educational institutions Director of the Ireland Canada Global Affairs Canada in
in various sectors • Potential for other sectors Business Association. The trade promotion, trade policy,
(pharmaceuticals, electrical such as electrical machinery, ICBA is the representative innovation scale-up support,
machinery, aircrafts and equipment, pharmaceuticals, voice of over 100 companies ministerial communications,
spacecrafts, etc.) aircraft, spacecraft, organic doing business between and overseas Mission
chemicals Ireland and Canada, 70 management and operations.
USA INDIA
about just flipping a switch. A Canada India Network Society can integrated thinking
structured plan is needed in continues their partnership lower the burden of chronic
partnership with the private and leadership event from disease. Speakers include
sector.” June 18-21, 2021. Efforts will some of Canada and India’s
support trade and economic most forward-thinking health
Canada must assess its development between care professionals and yoga
relationship with their Canada and India. Their experts.
southern neighbours. Canada work has led to innovative
needs to understand where programs and network thecins.org/register-cins-2021
its priorities lie, and how opportunities in health
impactful US policy will be to that support educational,
The Federal and Provincial and Territories, needs to
Canada’s interests. economic, cultural and
Governments must create create a Canada-US Relations
social links between Canada
a Canada-US Relations Committee to implement an
businessinsurrey.com and India. Join engaging
Committee to protect BC and economic recovery plan that
conversations, panels, and
Canadian interests from plans recognizes the integration of
experiential practice. The
made by the United States. the North American economy,”
focus is on integrated thinking
said Anita Huberman, CEO,
to integrated medicine in the
“The Federal Government, in Surrey Board of Trade.
context of post-COVID-19
coordination with Provinces “Opening the border is not
and a healthy society: How
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ENVIRONMENT & RESOURCES
Clearing the Air on Subsidies
There is a constant refrain of groups oil and natural gas revenues – an the country. We need to think about
calling on government to stop average over $1.3 billion of direct ways to attract more investment, not
subsidizing “big oil.” These claims resource revenues every year. drive it away.
often misrepresent fair and legitimate The upstream natural gas and
tax treatments, source unrelated oil industry is the largest private Jack Middleton is an Advisor for
information, and mislabel things investor in British Columbia; in 2021 Citizen Engagement and Outreach in
as subsidies to help inflate their its forecasted to invest $3.9 billion BC with CAPP.
numbers. in the province, up from $3.0 billion
last year. Oil and gas invests more
Most importantly, Canadians aren’t in BC annually than mining, forestry,
losing money on the resource sector. agriculture, and fisheries combined.
Every barrel of oil and every molecule This is much-needed investment
of natural gas produced supports vital growth that will help put people
jobs in the province and generates back to work, generate government
desperately needed revenues for revenues, and help the economy
governments at every level. recover from the devastating impacts
of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since 2003 when BC introduced
the Deep Royalty Credit program, When you see vague reports and
the natural gas and oil industry has claims about subsidies, dig a bit
invested $90 billion into the province, deeper. The oil and natural gas sector
which has in turn generated $24 is vital to Canada’s recovery and
billion in direct provincial government contributes to communities across
Canadian Entrepreneurs Take Zero Waste Focus
Environmental Challenge The Surrey Board of Trade
is a member of the Metro
and $41 billion in additional
revenue. This report is a first
plastic items and packaging
were disposed of in BC. This
environmental change. It also provided a Vancouver Zero Waste of many steps towards waste equates to more than 65
roadmap for businesses at each stage of their Council. This council just prevention in Canada and kilograms of plastic waste
green transition from beginner to leader. released the report: Waste the transition to a circular landfilled per person in one
Prevention: The Environmental economy. year.
Highlights and Economic Benefits for • Globally, it has been
• 82% of Canadian entrepreneurs are Canada. Quick Facts: estimated more than 20
BDC launched a new study: currently taking concrete actions to reduce the • More than 40% of plastic is million tonnes of plastic waste
A transformation in progress: How environmental impact of their activities. It sets out 15 specific business used only once. enter aquatic ecosystems
Canadian entrepreneurs are taking on the • 63% of entrepreneurs having implemented cases for preventing waste in •In 2019, 77% of all beverage every year.
environmental challenge. environmentally friendly practices act based on six key sectors of our national containers and 46% of all
their personal convictions. More than half are economy. Taken together, the residential plastic packaging nzwc.ca
Canadian entrepreneurs are highly motivated also motivated by reducing operating costs and ideas featured in this report was recovered for recycling.
to reduce the environmental impact of their close to one third by improving brand image. represent the potential to • Of the plastics collected
business activities, with 82% saying they • Costs are not often passed on to consumers, prevent 4.9 million tonnes of by Recycle BC, 98% stay in
have taken concrete actions to protect the with 41% of entrepreneurs saying they absorb waste per year (including 1.1 BC – supporting the recycling
environment, according to our new study. The the price tag of green measures, while 25% million tonnes of plastics), and manufacturing sector and
study was conducted last October with 1,515 take steps to educate clients. as well as 5 million tonnes growing the circular economy.
Canadian business leaders and 1,014 consumers of CO2e emissions while • It is estimated that in
to explore how companies are navigating bdc.ca creating about 20,000 jobs 2019, over 340,000 tonnes of
Surrey Board of Trade Focuses on Blue Economy Strategies
Water is important to your home, family, of many Canadian communities and provincial shorelines and large-scale infrastructure), 6. Create ocean innovation accelerators.
livelihood, cultural practices, and to territories. and to connect marine ecosystem services
businesses. to related initiatives (e.g., Municipal Natural businessinsurrey.com
Some ideas for a Blue Economy Assets Initiative).
“The Surrey Board of Trade asks the Federal Ecosystem:
Government to enact policies that support the 4. Convene key nations interested in ocean
blue economy and create a blue investments 1. Establish a Canadian accelerator program. restoration, ocean-based research and
working group,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Showcase small-scale examples of success. development, and studying the impacts of tidal
Surrey Board of Trade. energy generation on fish and sea life.
2. Promote ocean literacy.
Canada has the longest coastline in the world 5. Provide support for bi-lateral or multi-lateral
and the fourth largest ocean territory. These 3. Incorporate oceans into municipal bonds projects and international agreements on
natural, aquatic resources are the backbone focused on the impacts of climate change (e.g., preserving the ocean and important habitats.
SPRING ISSUE 2021 SURREY BUSINESS NEWS Page 9
FINANCE & TAX
CANADA
The 2021 Federal Budget Businesses need to reduce their
Presentation delivered support costs, need skilled talent to drive
for business, housing, transit, innovation and need to maximize
women and youth but lacked the potential of trade deals. The
detail on debt reduction, Federal Budget, the first in 2
tax reform, pharmacare and years, focused on:
international strategy. 1. Economic shock
2. Conquering Covid
Before the budget was 3. Recovery of lost jobs
presented, the Surrey Board of 4. Support for businesses
Trade met with Deputy Prime 5. Social infrastructure
Minister and Minister of Finance
Chrystia Freeland to provide businessinsurrey.com/news
inputs into the federal budget -
an important budget like no other
in our lifetime.
BC SURREY
Commitment to Surrey Hospital, trade and In late April, an annual financial audit indicated
industry development, strategic investment fund that the City of Surrey maintained its strong
for economic growth; no specific mention of financial position in 2020.
SkyTrain from Surrey-Langley or comprehensive
BC tax reform. To ensure economic resiliency, the City of Surrey
implemented the Surrey Economic Action and
The Surrey Board of Trade was pleased to hear Recovery Plan last May. It was indicated that
that there are financial commitments in the the City of Surrey balanced the books without
service plan for trade and industry development, incurring additional debt.
small business and economic development, and
the strategic investment fund called InBC. As The City recorded $1.46 billion in building permit
Surrey will be the largest city in BC by 2030, value, surpassing the 10-year average.
capitalizing on economic development initiatives
and industry growth is essential – and that
includes leveraging the opportunities in the
Cascadia economic region.
businessinsurrey.com/news
NEW FUNDING SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS
The BC Government has released some funding the Economic Recovery Minister’s COVID-19 2. The BC Increased Employment Incentive Highlights of the PST rebate for capital
programs to support the business community, Industry Engagement Council, we will continue is a one-time refundable tax credit for investments include:
and those businesses impacted by the recent to instigate action through ideas and policy employers which encouraged the creation · Incorporated businesses can recover 100%
circuit breaker provincial health orders. proposals to help our members and the of new jobs for BC workers or increases in of the PST on most machinery and equipment
community of Surrey.” payroll for existing low- or middle-income purchased between September 17, 2020 and
“The Surrey Board of Trade has been at the employees in the last quarter ending December September 30, 2021
forefront of the call to ensure that business The announcements were: 31, 2020.The tax credit is calculated at 15% · PST savings on a new zero-emission vehicle
supports for those affected industries are 1. Minister Ravi Kahlon announced the new of the amount that the employer’s eligible can be more than $3,000
ready on day one of health and safety orders,” Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant remuneration for the last quarter ending · Described by the definitions found
said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of which will provide funding to help the December 31, 2020 exceeds the employer’s in Schedule II to the federal Income Tax
Trade. “We are pleased that the government restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms, eligible remuneration for the quarter ending Regulations, as they read on September 1,
has finally, and with streamlined efficiencies, fitness centres and short-term accommodation September 30, 2020. 2020, for capital cost allowance (CCA) classes
opened a funding portal to help affected businesses affected by the March 30, 2021 gov.bc.ca/employertaxcredit 8, 10, 12, 16, 38, 43, 43.1, 43.2, 46, 50, 53, 54,
industries in addition to opening the PST rebate and April 23, 2021 provincial health orders. and 55.
for capital investments for businesses to invest The new Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant 3. The BC PST Rebate on Select · PST paid on leases (both capital or operating
and recover. This is a policy win for the Surrey will provide affected businesses up to $20,000 Machinery and Equipment is a temporary leases) of qualifying machinery and equipment
Board of Trade.” in one-time funding to help with expenses provincial sales tax (PST) program that acts like also qualifies
like rent, insurance, employee wages, a refund but is separate from the existing PST · Unincorporated entities such as sole
“However, it must be recognized that maintenance and utilities. The grant can also Refund process. Under this temporary program, proprietors cannot apply but can choose to
circumstances for businesses continue to help cover unexpected costs that resulted corporations can apply to receive an amount become incorporated to take advantage of the
evolve, and through our involvement on two from the restrictions, such as the purchase of equal to the PST they paid between September program
significant BC Government task forces, the perishable goods. gov.bc.ca 17, 2020 and September 30, 2021 on qualifying gov.bc.ca
Premier’s Economic Recovery Task Force and machinery and equipment.
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WORKFORCE
Future of Events
“AT THE END OF THE DAY, IT’S
OUR RESPONSIBILITY
AS OWNERS TO MAKE SURE
WE LEAD THE CHARGE
FOR SAFETY.”
#WhatIKnowNow worksafebc.com/WhatIKnowNow
JARED LEE
CO-OWNER
CENTRAL KITCHEN + BAR
What I Know Now - Conversations About
Workplace Safety and Responsibility
Work can be intimidating for young workers, open communication so your workers feel
especially if they’re new to the job or don’t comfortable asking questions about health and
have a lot of experience in the industry. They safety.
want to make a good first impression by
showing you and their co-workers that they 2. Know your responsibilities
know what they’re doing. It’s your responsibility to keep your young
workers safe at work. Know the Occupational
That’s why talking about safety with young Health and Safety Regulation and talk to your
workers is so important. staff about safety in the workplace.
As an employer, you have years of safety 3. Everyone has a role to play
knowledge and experience that can be Understand your health and safety role, and the
shared with your young workers. It is your role of your staff and supervisors.
responsibility to make health and safety a
priority and create a space for young workers to 4. Be aware of common injuries
have conversations about safety at work. Some injuries are more common among young
workers. You can help prevent them with
Responsibility for young worker safety starts on proper training, supervision, and by talking to
day one. See below for tips on improving health your young workers about safety.
and safety for your young workers.
5. Identify the hazards
What to say, what to do Everyone deserves a safe workplace. Part of
Here are some tips for improving the health and the solution involves understanding the risks
safety of your young workers. and knowing what the hazards are so they can
be avoided.
1. Talk about safety
Young workers may not know what is and isn’t worksafebc.com
safe on the job unless you tell them. Encourage
How Employee Health Benefits Support Mental Health | GroupHEALTH
it’s important to recognize the impact that if the underlying mental health issue had been Taking steps to encourage employees to get
mental health challenges can have on your addressed. active is crucial.
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your employee’s mental health isn’t supported. mental health of your employees. drugs support employees who require
An Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) medication for their mental health by removing
Unaddressed mental health challenges can lead is an excellent tool for supporting mental health. the cost barrier for them. Whether helping
to an increase in the number of days absent from Some EFAPs offer free short-term counselling, relieve stress or treating physical conditions
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or payment of replacement workers can add up. employees find resources at their convenience. massage therapy and acupuncture, can be a
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Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Winners
The Surrey Board of Trade’s 11th Annual Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards
Sally Jiao UBC Hope 19
Reception was held digitally on April 22nd and celebrated the incredible initiatives
Anchal Kataria Spread a Smile BC 21
of Surrey’s youth 25 years old or younger. The winners were chosen based upon their
Yashmeet Kaur Students Overcoming Opioid Use Disorder and Addiction 24
business or community achievements, leadership ability, community involvement,
Tavleen Kaur Ramgarhia Sikh Health Foundation 22
professional achievements and uniqueness of their business or community projects.
Tavisha Kochhar Tavisha’s Helping Hands 14
The event was led by Master of Ceremonies Dan Burritt of CBC Vancouver.
Carissa Konesky I am Tenacious and Girl Guides of Canada 25
The honourary Health & Safety in the Workplace Award was presented to Jerry
Graydon Lawson ReduceWasteNow 21
Pol for his ideas on how employers can ensure all workers, young and old, feel
Harpo Mander Brown Girl Guilt 24
empowered to speak up, ask questions, raise concerns, and suggest ways to improve
Tilyna Pawer SFU-LYFE 22
health and safety in the workplace. Learn more about these incredible youth and view
Jerry Pol Caliber Projects Ltd. 24
the recording at businessinsurrey.com/events/surreys-top-25-under-25-awards.
Gunreet Sethi Voices for Hope Foundation 21
Stuti Sharma The Learning Bridge 16
The winners for 2021 are: Darshpreet Singh Badyal Unitiate 20
Natasha Burgert Solar Electric Vehicle: A Sustainable Transport 19 Tajdeep Singh Sandhu Students Overcoming Opioid Use Disorder and Addiction 19
Adrija Chakrabarti Mentoring the Stars Foundation & Hearts of BC 21 Gabriel Soares Moment Energy & Team Phantom 24
Govind Deol Camp Next & Surrey Centre Youth Council 18 Vivian Tan YOUth of BC 17
Karanvir Dhillon Humanitarian Society of Vancouver 20 Prabhvir Tiwana KidsPlay Youth Foundation 24
Sukhraj Dhunna Leading Inspired Neighbouring Communities (LINC) 18 Vedanshi Vala BOLT Safety Society 19
Michael Hong Unitiate 22 Esther Zhang The Learning Bridge 17
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12th Annual Event
More details at businessinsurrey.com/events
On Friday, April 30th, the Surrey Board of
Trade hosted the 12th Annual Surrey Women
in Business Awards Digital Event. This
event recognizes the hard work of Surrey’s
businesswomen and their contributions to
the community.
Master of Ceremonies Lynda Steele of 980
CKNW led the afternoon’s program and
Keynote Speaker Yaël Eisenstat captivated
the audience with her journey as a woman
in male dominated roles and industries. She
shared her advice to her younger self: to allow
yourself to be vulnerable, to make it a point
to reach out and ask for advice or help, to not
Entrepreneur Category Winner Professional Category Winner confuse toughness with the need to do it all
Sandra Christian Dr. Ramen Saggu on your own, and to find at least one female
Creative Kids Learning Centers Pacific ABA Academy mentor. “You don’t have to be one of the boys
Presented by BDC Presented by Live Well Exercise Clinic to lead the boys,” she said.
“The Surrey Board of Trade’s Surrey Women
in Business Awards is an ongoing way to
celebrate the incredible women who are
making Surrey such a dynamic city, and
to inspire both men and women through
impactful keynote speakers,” said Anita
Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade.
AWARD SPONSORS
Not-for-Profit Leader Category Winner Corporate Leadership Category Winner
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Progressive Intercultural Community Services Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Presented by Kwantlen Polytechnic University Presented by MNP
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Emerging Leader Category Winner Social Trailblazer Category Winner
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Presented by the Fasken Presented by the Manning Elliott LLPPage 14 SURREY BUSINESS NEWS SPRING ISSUE 2021
IN MEMORIAM
October 26, 1944 - January 15,
2021 We learned that a member Universal Single-Payer Pharmacare Needed
of our Surrey Board of Trade
family passed away. Bill was
active in the business community.
He was a member of the Surrey
Chamber of Commerce, now the
Surrey Board of Trade, for many
years and its Board Chair from
1984-1985.
BILL VANDERPOL
It was very sad for Surrey when
we learned earlier this year that
community activist, founder of
PICS and South Asian pioneer
Charan Gill passed away in early
February.
The Surrey Board of Trade was Nearly one quarter of Canadians provincial and federal budgets and in
His partnership with the Surrey pleased to be a signatory on the reported that they have recently keeping with the recommendations
Board of Trade on many issues, letter to Premier Horgan earlier this decided not to fill a prescription from the final report of the Advisory
projects will not be forgotten. Our year with the other co-signatories. or not to renew one due to cost or Council on the Implementation of
sincere condolences to the Gill Especially during the pandemic, we taken measures to extend it because National Pharmacare.
CHARAN GILL family and the PICS organization. have seen the need for a universal they could not afford to keep the
single-payer pharmacare program – recommended dosage schedule. broadbentinstitute.ca
and the economic benefit it will bring It is imperative that this commitment
to businesses and families. be made through a real line item in
The SBOT has opened up so many
doors or me, both business and
personal, that I never would have
had, had I not been involved.
Once becoming a small business
owner or the irst time, I was
able to connect with ellow
members and get all my health
care covered at an extremely
great price. I would recommend
the SBOT no matter how big or
small the networking
possibilities are endless!
—Steve Stew
SCS ConsultingSPRING ISSUE 2021 SURREY BUSINESS NEWS Page 15
ARTS & TOURISM
Why Art & Culture Investments Matter in City-Building
Canadians’ Arts Participation, Health, and Well-Being,
the 53rd report in the Statistical Insights on the Arts
series, probes the relationships between 15 arts, culture,
and heritage activities and four aspects of health and
well-being:
• Overall health
• Mental health
• Satisfaction with life
• Satisfaction with feeling part of the community (i.e.,
sense of belonging)
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Surrey Music City Centre Applauds BC’s Investment into Music Industry
Musicians and companies in BC’s “Without a thriving arts and culture Administered by Creative BC, Amplify companies in BC. the careers of emerging and
music industry can apply for a new sector, we can’t make Surrey an BC offers four programs: • Music Industry Initiatives established artists in BC, funding
grant through Amplify BC. The entire opportunity City where young people, • Live Music supports the support the development of BC’s sound recordings, music videos and
grant is worth $22.5 million. families, seniors and our workforce operations, development and music industry, funding projects that marketing initiatives.
can live, learn, work and play. The adaptation of venues, festivals and support training, skills development,
“The music industry is vital to the Surrey Board of Trade is pleased with concert presenters in BC. export activities, business news.gov.bc.ca/24224
economic wellbeing of the province this recent announcement of three • Music Company Development development, research and up-and-
and Surrey,” said Anita Huberman, years of funding from Amplify BC to supports the operations, coming talent.
CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. support the music industry.” development and adaption of music • Career Development supports
Discover Surrey Reinvigorates Tourism
In 2021/2022, Discover Surrey will be In addition, they are focusing on:
participating in 3 community and sector specific
partnerships. • Unique take-out options: Let them know
about any specials and/or unique take-out
• Discover Surrey has joined the BC Bird options (i.e. meal kits, cocktail kits, etc.) that
Trail partnership with Tourism Richmond you are offering, or are planning to offer, and
and Tourism Delta and will be included in the they will promote and share.
existing Richmond Delta Trail, which will be
renamed. Surrey-specific birding content will • Patios and Outdoor Seating: Let them
be developed for the BC Bird Trail website. know about your patios and outdoor seating
bcbirdtrail.ca areas, if you have them. Are they covered?
Enclosed? Heated? Do you provide blankets?
• West Coast Food is a multi-community
initiative designed to brand the region as a • Surrey Spice Trail: Progress on the
culinary hub. westcoastfood.ca development of the Surrey Spice Trail
continues! With 30 (and counting) participating
• The BC Ale Trail is a sector-based program establishments, the goal is that the Spice
featuring self-guided itineraries that highlight Trail will put Surrey on the map as a premier
local craft brewery destinations and the dining and culinary destination for flavourful
communities that surround them. Surrey is multicultural dining experiences.
featured. bcaletrail.ca
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TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
Pattullo Bridge Replacement
Preliminary in-river work began in continues to call for a six-lane bridge on
February 2021 on the new toll-free opening day. It’s not too late to change
Pattullo Bridge replacement. The existing the construction design.
bridge will be removed after the new
bridge is completed and open to traffic. news.gov.bc.ca/24130
It is estimated the Pattullo Bridge
replacement project will create more than
7,000 direct and indirect jobs, supporting
economic development within the region
and beyond.
Once completed, there will be a new,
four-lane (expandable capacity for six-
lane) bridge that is expected to improve
safety and reliability for drivers, cyclists
and walkers, as well as the movement
of goods. The Surrey Board of Trade
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5th Annual Surrey Road Survey Surrey Board of Trade Cautiously
Shows Urgency for Road, Bridge, Pleased with Transit Investment
Transit Improvements Announcement by Federal Government
The Surrey Board of Trade released the results 1. Widening of on-and-off ramps of bridges is The Federal Government announced $14.9 transit enhancements to ensure long-term
of its 5th Annual Surrey Road Survey. needed; billion for public transit projects over the next predictability for the future of the transit
eight years, which includes permanent transit network, including the potential Surrey-Langley
“We need planning and action that anticipates 2. Planning of all major infrastructure funding of $3 billion per year for Canadian SkyTrain extension, even beyond the pandemic.
needs and that results in infrastructure projects must anticipate needs and result in communities beginning in 2026-27. Surrey will be the largest city in BC very soon.
construction well in advance of increased infrastructure construction well in advance of Surrey has been starved of transit investments
demand, not long after the capacity is increased demand, not long after the capacity is “The announcement appears to be good news to connect our significant city-wide geography.”
exceeded,” said Anita Huberman, CEO of the exceeded; and, for transit across the country and possibly for
Surrey Board of Trade. Surrey,” said Anita Huberman, CEO Surrey pm.gc.ca
3. That all levels of government must work Board of Trade. “We have been advocating for
Patterns are beginning to emerge with four together to develop a comprehensive transit/ increased transit investment from the Federal
years of comparable data. Surrey’s network of transportation plan for the South Fraser region; Government based on population growth,
over 4,500 lane kilometres of road is seeing an one that would not be subject to political ridership, and density as a fundamental
increasing number of commuter and commercial interference but based on best transportation foundation of economic growth and resiliency.”
users. practice.
“We call on the Federal Government to release
In conclusion, the Surrey Board of Trade’s survey businessinsurrey.com more details as quickly as possible in order for
resulted in the following general conclusions: transit authorities to begin, plan and continue
Surrey Board of Trade Wants Support for Air Transportation Industry
The air transportation industry has been one countries have implemented various 2. Implement national arrival and departure NOTE: On May 11, it was announced that the
of the hardest hit industry sectors during the mechanisms that allow for the airline industry testing protocols by building upon Calgary’s Federal government has unlocked $740 million
pandemic. The impacts are evident in both to survive and be ready for increased demands pilot program and learning from international in airport relief
business and leisure transportation flights. once it is safe to travel.” examples;
citynews1130.com
“The air transportation industry has received The Surrey Board of Trade recommends that the 3. Incentivize airlines to service rural and
some support that is available to all Federal Government: remote communities;
businesses, however, it hasn’t received support
that takes into consideration the specific 1. Work with the air travel industry, Provinces 4. Provide substantial funds for airlines and
nature of its operations. There is a need for a and Territories to create a consistent domestic airports akin to the system in place in the
long-term strategy,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, travel plan by developing criteria that signals United States; and,
Surrey Board of Trade. the time for safe travel within the country,
including metrics on how many people have 5. Implement a globally consistent vaccine
“The airline industry has been devastated as been vaccinated in regions throughout the passport strategy.
a result of the pandemic, with uncoordinated country;
responses and limited engagement. OtherYou can also read
