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BC’s Hub for Workplace Mental Health
April 8th, 2021Employers and employees throughout B.C. who work in the tourism, hospitality and community social services sectors now have access to vital mental health resources with the creation of a digital resource hub, with dedicated material coming soon for other sectors. To access the hub, visit: www.workmentalhealthbc.ca The online hub offers a range of tools to help address […]
Read more...Burnaby Board of Trade Outlines Local Child Care Priorities for City of Burnaby “Child Care Action Plan”
April 7th, 2021April 7, 2021 – For many years, the Burnaby Board of Trade has seen child care as not a family issue or a women’s issue, but an economic and workforce issue. The COVID-19 pandemic has made this even more apparent as employers of all sizes and sectors saw workers struggle to remain productive and […]
Read more...Burnaby Board of Trade Backs Vaccination Time Off For Employees, but Urges Government Not to Add Costs of Paid Leave to Businesses
April 7th, 2021April 07, 2021 – Through our membership in the province’s COVID-19 Industry Table, the Burnaby Board of Trade is voicing support for job-protected leave for employees to take time off if necessary to get vaccinated, but is advocating against making this a new, paid obligation of employers. In communication directly with the Ministry of Labour, […]
Read more...New Grant Program for B.C. Manufacturers
April 6th, 2021The Accelerating Manufacturing Scale-Up Grant program provides funding to eligible businesses to help them adjust to the economic changes created by the COVID-19 pandemic and better prepare for the future. This program provides funding to specific projects, offering 75% of the project cost in a non-repayable grant. Applications closed June 1, 2021 Read below for […]
Read more...Increased Employment Incentive (IEI) – Refundable Tax Credit for Hiring – Applications Now Open
March 30th, 2021The Increased Employment Incentive is a refundable tax credit available to almost all employers that can be as much as 15% of the increase in their payroll in the final quarter of 2020 compared to earlier in 2020. If you rehired employees, hired new employees, or provided wage increases in the final quarter of 2020 this […]
Read more...Helping Businesses Access Student Talent During Pandemic and Recovery, Burnaby Board of Trade Holds Unique Session with Three Post-Secondaries
March 26th, 2021The Burnaby Board of Trade is partnering with Douglas College, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Simon Fraser University, and Talent Forward, to provide critical insights into how businesses can access student talent to meet their business needs. BURNABY, BC – On April 29th, 2021, the Burnaby Board of Trade is hosting the “Accessing Talent to […]
Read more...Business Sentiment Report Issued Following BBOT Government and Business Forum
March 23rd, 2021The Burnaby Board of Trade has released a Business Sentiment Report summarizing the concerns and issues raised by over 40 major employers and key business stakeholders during a special Government and Business Forum held on March 5. As part of the Burnaby Board of Trade’s role as a convener of business and government leaders, the forum […]
Read more...Have Impact on Childcare and Transportation – Join a BBOT Task Force
March 22nd, 2021Have impact and help shape solutions through the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Task Forces. BBOT Task Forces are small, action-orientated, time-limited groups which help the BBOT review and develop public policy positions and statements on a number of topics. While direct experience in a subject area is always appreciated, feedback and insights from all […]
Read more...Interest-Free COVID-19 Loans for Small Businesses – Deadline Extended to June 30
March 22nd, 2021Deadline to apply for CEBA was June 30, 2021 Following a recent expansion, the “Canada Emergency Business Account” now provides interest-free loans of up to $60,000 to qualifying small businesses, with up to $20,000 eligible for complete forgiveness. Businesses should contact their financial institution to apply for these loans as applications have been extended […]
Read more...Vaccination Plan Sped Up; Workers in Various Industries to Receive Vaccines Starting in April
March 19th, 2021March 18, 2020 — The provincial government has announced that the COVID-19 Immunization Plan has been sped up, and that all adults will have access to vaccines by the end of June. In addition, starting in April various ‘front-line priority’ workers will be provided expedited access to COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to mitigate […]
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