BBOT News

BBOT Supports Metrotown Downtown Plan Vision

Given the vision the plan provides for Metrotown and the significant economic activity involved, the Burnaby Board of Trade supports the City’s proposed Metrotown Downtown Plan and the goal to further develop Metrotown into a vibrant and diverse urban centre with walkable, transit and cycling-oriented communities, mixed-use residential development, and a variety of new opportunities […]

BBOT’s Pledge program Wins at W.A.C.E Awards

Yesterday, the Burnaby Board of Trade received the Outstanding Core Competency Award from the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) for the BBOT’s Pledge for a Sustainable Community program.  This award is presented to innovative programming by Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce from across Western Canada and the USA.  This recognition is only […]

Transit Fare Review

Translink is moving into Phase 2 of their Fare Review after more than 28,000 people told them how they felt about the current fare system and what riders want to see in the future. From this feedback, Translink has developed options to improve the customer experience and help grow ridership. In Phase 2, Translink wants […]

Federal Suppliers: Learn How OPO Can Help You!

Canadian Chamber News: 5 Minutes for Business

2017 – The Year When Populism Meets Policy In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, which is a prelude to the Crystal Ball Report, Hendrik Brakel, the Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, ponders whether the global wave of populism experienced in 2016 will translate into concrete policies and outlines his economic and political predictions […]

Request for Input: Canadian Chamber of Commerce IP Workshop Survey

Intellectual property – the valuation of ideas – is the cornerstone of wealth creation.  Protecting those ideas – either in the form of brand value through trademarks or creations protected by copyright, patents, industrial designs or trade secrets – is as essential as protecting your bank account.  But even more important for future wealth creation is how […]

#BCTech Summit – Investor Showcase & B2B meetings

The upcoming March #BCTechSummit has two key opportunities for BC-based technology companies and the deadlines for applications are fast approaching. Below you will find information on these opportunities as well as links to the applications. 1)      Investment Showcase offers the opportunity to deliver a 15-minute pitch to a group of national and international investors looking […]

Invitation to BC Prov Govt Community Gaming Grants Workshop – Friday Jan 27th – Richmond City Centre Community Centre

Trade Tribunal Imposes Reduced but Permanent Duties on Drywall/Gypsum Board Imports

In September 2016 the Canadian Border Services Agency imposed provisional anti-dumping tariffs of up to 276% on imported U.S. gypsum board and drywall.  These duties were imposed against imported US product which was thought to have been ‘dumped’ into Canada at below fair market prices to the detriment of the Canadian industry. The Canadian International […]

B.C. Economic Briefing from Central 1 Credit Union