BBOT News

New Hotline for Business Support Launched by Canadian Business Resilience Network


The Burnaby Board of Trade, through our membership in the Canadian Business Resilience Network, is pleased to offer the new Business Resilience Service hotline. This hotline connects you with experienced business advisors from across Canada for guidance on which government relief programs will be most appropriate to support your small- to medium-sized business, not-for-profit or […]

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PPE Grants, Commercial Rent Supports, and Prioritizing Childcare Among “Quick Start” Priorities for Business Recovery Task Force


  May 25, 2020 — The Burnaby Business Recovery Task Force is releasing a number of “quick start” priorities for the business community as it begins its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the need for greater supports for commercial rent payments, a call for help to source and pay for PPE and safety equipment, […]

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More Patios and Other Business Uses on Burnaby Streets, Green Spaces Urges Business Recovery Task Force


May 22, 2020 — Today. the Burnaby Business Recovery Task Force is encouraging the City of Burnaby to continue its work on permitting and licensing changes to allow restaurants to quickly set up patios throughout the city, and to look to allow for more creative business uses of public areas such as laneways, sidewalks and […]

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Important Survey – Burnaby Business Recovery Taskforce Survey #2 To Guide Immediate Actions to Support Business


The Burnaby Business Recovery Task Force needs your input on a initial ideas to support the recovery of local businesses.  Give your feedback on a list of potential activities and share your ideas for what needs to happen to help Burnaby businesses bounce back from the COVID-19 crisis. Click here to complete the survey or […]

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Advocacy Win – BBOT Applauds Changes to Canada Emergency Business Account Loan Program


Following ongoing advocacy with the federal government, the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is pleased to see major changes announced for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to allow for businesses with little to no traditional T4 payroll to utilize the program.  The CEBA program  provides interest-free loans to businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic […]

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Webinar Recording: Re-Opening Restaurants and Food Services During COVID-19


Did you miss the webinar with the Burnaby Board of Trade and the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association on re-opening rules and ideas for restaurants and food service businesses?  The recording is now posted and available, and can be viewed below or on YouTube here. This informative session outlined the various best practices on […]

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BBOT Applauds and Encourages Gradual Re-Opening of K-12 School System


  The provincial government has announced plans for a phased, part-time return to public schools starting June 1. The Burnaby Board of Trade applauds this announcement as not only good for students and children, but good for the economy as employees having to be at home to provide childcare/education limits their availability and productivity for […]

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Changes and Extensions to the 75% Wage Subsidy


Today, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced that the Government of Canada will extend the CEWS by an additional 12 weeks to August 29, 2020. Extending the program will give workers greater confidence that they will continue to get the support they need during these difficult times. The Government will consult with key business and labour […]

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Guidelines and Best Practices for Operating Safely during COVID-19


  The Government of BC has released BC’s Restart Plan, with timelines on the re-opening of the economy and the repeal of certain COVID-19 restrictions, and WorkSafeBC has issued both general guidelines as well as industry-specific information for re-opening safely. Employers resuming operations are required to develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan that outlines the policies, guidelines, and […]

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Support for Students and New Grads affected by COVID-19


The federal government has announced a series of proposed measures to support students and recent grads negatively impacted by COVID-19. Among the measures (read the full release here) is a new monthly benefit for students, a new volunteerism-based benefit, and an increase to Canada Student Grants. Canada Emergency Student Benefit Eligibility – Post-secondary (college and […]

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