Tariff Impacts: An Opportunity for Members to Share Feedback
If tariffs are affecting your business, BBOT members can share their experience directly with the federal government. Wade Chang, MP for Burnaby Central, invites local businesses facing tariff-related challenges not addressed by existing federal programs or measures to reach out to his office. This is an opportunity…
B.C. Pauses PST Expansion on Professional ServicesÂ
Read the Province of B.C.’s Announcement The B.C. government has announced it will pause the planned expansion of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to professional services, which was scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026. The pause comes in response to ongoing international trade disruptions and…
Burnaby Election Candidates
2026 Burnaby Election Candidates The City of Burnaby will hold its 2026 General Local Election on October 17, 2026, with advance voting opportunities available on October 3, 7 and 10. Burnaby residents will vote for one Mayor, eight City Councillors and seven School Trustees, who will help…
PST on Professional Services: A How-To Guide for Businesses
Practical Steps to Take Before October 1 Starting October 1, 2026, a 7% PST applies for the first time to accounting, architectural, engineering and geoscience, security, and non-residential real estate services, along with securities services. In March, we sent members an initial explainer breaking down the policy…
Five Key Resources for Navigating Tariffs
Rapid Impact Survey Tell Us How Your Business is Affected With new 50% U.S. tariffs affecting Canadian businesses, it’s more important than ever for businesses to know where to turn for information and support. Below are five key resources to help you assess whether your products are…
Two BBOT Members Bring Major Investments and Hundreds of Jobs to Burnaby
Burnaby is seeing significant investment in its life sciences sector, with two BBOT members, Kardium Inc. and Evonik Canada Inc., expanding their operations and bringing new jobs and opportunities to the community. Burnaby-based medical device company Kardium is receiving up to $31.25 million in…
Canada-U.S. Trade Is Changing. BBOT Is Working for Burnaby Businesses.Â
Canada-U.S. Trade Is Changing. BBOT Is Working for Burnaby Businesses. Tell Us How Your Business Is Affected BBOT Members, The trade environment between Canada and the United States continues to change rapidly, and we know many businesses are assessing what these latest developments may mean for their…
BBOT Hosts Federal Discussion on Red Tape Reduction, Buy Canada, and Economic Growth
The Burnaby Board of Trade welcomed federal and local representatives yesterday for an important discussion on how national policy can better support businesses, workers, and communities across Burnaby and the region. The conversation featured Tom Osborne, MP for the Federal Riding of Cape Spear, NL and Parliamentary…
Help Shape BBOT’s 2026 Municipal Election Priorities
As Burnaby prepares for the 2026 municipal election, the Burnaby Board of Trade is inviting local businesses to share their perspectives on the issues that matter most. Our 2026 Municipal Election Business Survey will help identify the opportunities and challenges facing Burnaby’s business community, including the cost…
Federal–Provincial Infrastructure Investment Reflects Burnaby Board of Trade Housing Policy Recommendations
BURNABY, BC – The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) welcomes yesterday’s announcement of a major federal and provincial partnership that will invest more than $5 billion over the next 10 years in British Columbia’s local infrastructure to support housing and community growth.   The announcement aligns with recommendations advanced by the…