BBOT News

Burnaby Board of Trade Supports “Our Restaurants” Campaign


Burnaby – August, 31, 2020 – More than 60 per cent of Canada’s restaurants risk having to close their doors permanently by November, according to government data, and that’s why the Burnaby Board of Trade is joining the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in the OurRestaurants.ca campaign, and sharing our #BuyLocalBuyBurnaby directory of local businesses that are open […]

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CEBA Program Extended to October 31 – $40,000 Interest-Free, Partially-Forgivable Loans


The Burnaby Board of Trade applauds today’s announcement by the federal government that the application deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA), which offers interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits, has been extended to October 31, 2020. These loans, 25% of which is forgivable and does not need to […]

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Do You Have Questions About Service Canada’s Programs and Services?


Service Canada wants to ensure that you are getting accurate and timely information on its programs and services when you need it. If you have questions you can get help online or by phone. You can contact online services here. For additional assistance or to request an in-person appointment for service, complete an online service request […]

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Translink Announces Changes to Burnaby Transit Service, Improvements to Key South Burnaby Route


August 25, 2020 — Today, Translink announced a series of changes to its transit service across the region to reflect changes in ridership, particularly in light of COVID-19. Several of the changes are impacting Burnaby routes, and include both service reductions and increases. One route in particular, which the Burnaby Board of Trade is pleased […]

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Big Thinking for Small Business – BC Chamber of Commerce Releases Chamber Network’s Recovery Plan Including BBOT Priorities on Tax Reform, Sustainability, and Land Use


The BC Chamber of Commerce has publicly released their three-part plan for economic recovery: Big Thinking for Small Business. The Economic Recovery Submission is made up of 54 policy recommendations that focus on competitiveness, innovation, and inclusivity, which were developed in concert with local chambers of commerce and boards of trade from across BC. This […]

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Access Program’s Annual Case Competition with Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers a Success


  The Burnaby Board of Trade’s Access Student Career Development Program  held its annual case competition for the first time on zoom. The Access program supports post secondary students by connecting them to the business community through mentorship, skills development workshops, networking opportunities and through the annual case competition. The case competition is an entirely student […]

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Aluminum Tarrifs — Impacting Your Business or Supply Chain?


Recently tariffs on a variety of aluminum products have been imposed by both the United States (on exported Canadian products/materials) and by Canada (on imported American products/materials). The Burnaby Board of Trade is concerned with the potential negative impact of these tariffs on Canadian manufacturers who export to the US, but also local businesses which […]

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BC Government Approves Plan to Restart Amateur Sports and Tournaments


August 24, 2020 — Amateur sports and sporting tournaments are an important part of a healthy and engaged community, but in Burnaby they are also significant economic drivers.  With an unmatched collection of sporting facilities, sports tourism has become a major component of Burnaby’s tourism mix and attracts many visitors to our city where they […]

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BBOT Bids Farewell to Two Past Chairs, Director at 110th Annual General Meeting


August 20, 2020 —  Yesterday at our 110th Annual General Meeting we bid farewell to three of our current Board Directors, including Jack Kuyer, Catherine Boivie and Vivian Yuen. Vivian Yuen, representing Electronic Arts Canada, served 6 years on the Board of Directors and chaired our Pacific Gateway Committee which provided a platform for the […]

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Government Announced Substantial Employment Benefit Reforms; Extended CERB, 3 New Benefits, New EI System


August 20, 2020  – Today, the federal government announced substantial changes to the employment benefit system, including an extension to the CERB, 3 new benefit programs including one for the self-employed, and a expanded and relaxed EI program.  These are significant changes, expected to cost more than $37 billion to the federal government. Canada Emergency […]

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