BBOT News
New Federal Statutory Holiday and What It Means For Employers
September 22nd, 2021September 23, 2021 — The federal government has made September 30, an annual, federal statutory holiday to be marked as the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the history and trauma of the residential school system. This new holiday is specifically a federal holiday, impacting only those businesses which are federally regulated or […]
Read more...BBOT Holds Roundtable and Tour with Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon and Provincial and Municipal Leadership
September 21st, 2021The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) was pleased to host The Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation for a business roundtable and tour in Burnaby last week, along with Minister of State Katrina Chen, MLA Janet Routledge, and Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley. The roundtable discussion, hosted safely at the BBOT’s Metrotown […]
Read more...BBOT Holds Annual Golf Tournament Bringing Together Business Community & Raising Nearly $6,000 for Local Charity
September 20th, 2021On September 15, the Burnaby Board of Trade held its annual BBOT Golf Tournament bringing together 150 business and community leaders to reconnect on the greens of Burnaby’s Riverway Golf Course while raising money for local charity Pacific Assistance Dogs Society. After being unable to host its annual end-of-summer tradition in 2020 due to the pandemic, […]
Read more...Attention Burnaby Businesses: City of Burnaby Moving to Anniversary Billing for Business Licences
September 16th, 2021What’s Changing? Beginning in January 2022, the City of Burnaby will be moving to an anniversary billing system for all business licences to make it easier for business owners to renew, apply for a business licence, and track their account online. With anniversary billing, existing Burnaby businesses are assigned an anniversary based on their […]
Read more...BBOT Calls for Government Action on High Container Shipping Costs
September 15th, 2021Read the media coverage of our efforts on CBC Watch our story on CBC News Vancouver Listen to our interview on CBC’s On The Coast August 13, 2021 – The Burnaby Board of Trade has heard from our members on the challenges they are facing with container shipping, and we are calling on the federal […]
Read more...2021 Federal Election – All Candidates Discussions
September 15th, 2021Monday, September 20 is election day for the 2021 Federal Election. To help Burnaby voters and our members understand their options in this election, the Burnaby Board of Trade invited candidates in each of the three Burnaby ridings to join us for video All Candidates Discussions. During the discussions, candidates were provided an opportunity to […]
Read more...BC Vaccine Card — Proof of Vaccination Requirements for Select BC Businesses, Events, Venues
September 7th, 2021As of Monday, September 13, all customers aged 12 and older will be required to have a single dose of an approved vaccine to be permitted entry to select businesses, venues or events, and by October 24, all customers will be required to be fully vaccinated – meaning 7 days after their second dose […]
Read more...BBOT Makes Pre-Budget Submission to Province Focused on Climate, Tax, Childcare, Small Business
August 31st, 2021August 30, 2021 Championing Business Priorities — The Burnaby Board of Trade met personally with the provincial Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services to present our suggestions and recommendations for Budget 2022, as part of the provincial government’s pre-budget consultations. These early consultations are a chance for us as your chamber to ensure […]
Read more...Province-Wide Mask Mandate Re-Introduced Started August 25
August 24th, 2021August 24 — Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced this morning that the wearing of masks will again be mandatory for all individuals 12 years and older across the province in all public indoor spaces starting tomorrow, August 25. This includes businesses, restaurants, offices, malls, and on public transit among other public areas. Read more > Employers […]
Read more...BBOT Provides Feedback on BC’s Draft Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy
August 12th, 2021August 12, 2021 – Climate change will invariably have many impacts on our communities, businesses and economy in the years ahead. That’s why it is critical that business engage with government on policies and strategies for adapting to climate change and mitigating its impacts. For over 15 years, the Burnaby Board of Trade has been […]
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