BBOT News
Consultation on Changing the Employment Standards Act
March 5th, 2019The Employment Standards Act is legislation that sets minimum standards for workplaces in B.C. around topics such as pay, overtime, leaves, and hours of work. The provincial government is currently undergoing a review of the Employment Standards Act and is receiving submissions on possible changes it looks to make as early as this Spring. The […]
Read more...Update: Lane Closures for Gas Line Upgrade
March 3rd, 2019Important gas line upgrades by FortisBC are restarting this month. As part of this upgrade, construction will begin again in north Burnaby and then continue into Coquitlam, resulting in the following lane closures and traffic restrictions: Location Starting Description Lougheed Hwy, Kensington Avenue to Bainbridge Avenue March 2 One eastbound lane and one westbound […]
Read more...BBOT Calls on Province, Federal Government to Extend Skilled Immigration and International Talent Programs
March 2nd, 2019The Burnaby Board of Trade is calling on the provincial and federal governments to keep two current programs aimed at helping businesses bring international talent to Canada and extend them beyond their June 2019 expiration dates. Provincially, the BC Provincial Nominee Program Tech Pilot provides dedicated and expedited service for the technology and creative sectors […]
Read more...Info Session on Gas Line Upgrade and Burnaby Construction Plans
February 23rd, 2019In preparation for the continuation of construction of the FortisBC Gas Line Upgrade through Burnaby, an information session is being held to provide local businesses and residents an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the project, its timeline, and the construction/road closure plans. This project is an important upgrade to the local natural […]
Read more...BBOT’s 2019 BC Budget Review
February 19th, 2019Don‘t miss the Burnaby Board of Trade’s special “Breakfast and Discussion with Finance Minister Carole James” on March 1st. Click here for details! February 19, 2019 — Today, Minister of Finance Carole James released the 2019/20 provincial budget, announcing a balanced budget which featured funding directed towards affordability for families, but little to support […]
Read more...BBOT Supporting Newcomer Entrepreneurship
February 19th, 2019The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) works every day to support and develop our local economy. Last week, as part of our membership on the Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table, the BBOT helped present the “Exploring Entrepreneurship for Newcomers” conference held in Burnaby. This conference provided inspiration, resources, and supports for immigrants and newcomers interested in […]
Read more...BC Economic Snapshot – Collective Perspective Survey
February 14th, 2019In partnership with the BC Chamber of Commerce, the Burnaby Board of Trade is pleased to share with you the annual BC Collective Perspective Survey, they largest annual economic snapshot of BC’s business climate. This important report outlines how the business community is feeling about doing business in BC, and what key issues and concerns […]
Read more...BC Assessments & Property Taxes – BBOT ISSUE ALERT
February 5th, 2019Many businesses are facing very high property tax bills because BC Assessment is basing their property’s value on the “highest and best use”– not on what the land is currently used for but on its future redevelopment potential. As a result, some businesses (whether property owners themselves or through triple-net leases) have faced soaring […]
Read more...BBOT Meets with Federal Leaders of Conservatives, NDP On Key Issues
February 5th, 2019The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) met with the leaders of the federal New Democratic Party and Conservative Party to discuss the issues important to local businesses and ensure our concerns are part of the national dialogue. BBOT President & CEO Paul Holden, along with representatives of the Board of Directors and Government Relations Committee […]
Read more...Self_Employment Road Map: Exploring Entrepreneurship for Newcomers
January 28th, 2019The Burnaby Board of Trade is an active member of the Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table (BIPT). The BIPT has organized the “Self-Employment Road Map – Exploring Entrepreneurship for Newcomers” conference which will take place February 13th at the Ismaili Council For B C – Burnaby. This all day conference is supported by community organizations, employer partners and […]
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