BBOT News

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

August 20th, 2020

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 […]

Employment Insurance Changes for COVID-19

August 20th, 2020

The EI program will be expanded to allow applicants to apply with a reduction in the number of hours of work required to qualify, and increased weekly benefit, and an extended program duration. Reduced Hours Needed for Eligibility Access to EI benefits is normally based on the number of insurable hours an individual has […]

Members Needed for Two BBOT Task Forces – Help Shape BBOT Policy & Advocacy

August 18th, 2020

The Burnaby Board of Trade is seeking members to join two new task forces which will meet over the coming weeks to develop recommendations and policies surrounding transportation and traffic, as well as sustainability and the economy. BBOT Task Forces are temporary, focused working groups that are struck to help the organization to review issues, […]

BBOT Applauds Council for Women’s Advocacy “5 Recommendations to Support Women” During COVID-19

August 18th, 2020

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, through its Council for Women’s Advocacy, has released 5 recommendations for actions the federal government can take to support women and foster economic growth during the COVID-19 recovery. The Burnaby Board of Trade, with our own Women’s Business Success Network, applauds this effort by the Canadian Chamber, and echoes […]

Applications Open for COVID-19 Temporary Layoff Variances

August 17th, 2020

Have you laid off staff during COVID-19 and need to have them off work for longer than 13 weeks? Then you need to apply for a Temporary Layoff Variance by August 25th in order to get your approval in time. In June, the provincial government extended the time period for temporary layoffs related to COVID-19 […]

Women’s Business Success Network 3-Part Webinar Series

August 10th, 2020

The Women’s Business Success Network (WBSN) hosted a 3-part webinar series in June and July of this year to provide personal and professional development and learning opportunities to our business community. Thank you to the Platinum Sponsor – Pacific Blue Cross for their support in the series. Thank you also to our Gold Sponsor Electronic […]

Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Enter Contest to Win a Premium Riipen License and Help Your Business

July 30th, 2020

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has launched a contest to win 1 of 500 Riipen premium licenses, each valued at $2,500! This contest is made possible thanks to the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER Canada) and Riipen, an Essential Business Service partner. Contest closes August 8, 2020. Click here to apply. The Business + […]

BC Government Releases Back To School Plan for In-Person Education; BBOT Reiterates Education and Childcare Important for Children and Workers

July 29th, 2020

July 29, 2020 – The BC Government released today information on how K-12 education will be carried out in person starting on September 8th. The new protocols will provide safe, full-time, in-person education for most students. The Burnaby Board of Trade is pleased with today’s announcement as offering full-time school again is critical to […]

BBOT On CKNW Radio Discussing Burnaby Business Recovery Task Force

July 28th, 2020

Burnaby Board of Trade President & CEO Paul Holden was on CKNW radio with Stirling Faux to discuss the Burnaby Business Recovery Task Force and its 13 recommendations to initially support Burnaby economic stabilization and resilience during COVID-19. The 23 minute interview covered the Final Report of the Task Force, released on July 16, and the various […]

Chandos Construction: A Social Purpose Business Case

July 27th, 2020

The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT)and the Social Purpose Institute (SPI) have entered a unique and strategic partnership to make Burnaby the center of excellence for the growth and development of social purpose-led organizations in Burnaby. This marks the first-ever partnership between a chamber of commerce to promote Social Purpose in business and opens the door to […]