Surrey Board of Trade
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A discussion on our Surrey Hospital Needs report, the Surrey hospital, and funding for Surrey Memorial Hospital occurred at an event.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Health
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A discussion with the Premier and MLA Stephanie Cadieux on the potential domestic travel ban
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19
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A discussion with the Premier and MLA Stephanie Cadieux on the potential domestic travel ban
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19
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A letter to Dr. Bonnie Henry was sent to ensure that costs of Rapid Testing were not to be placed upon the backs of businesses.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19
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A letter to Dr. Bonnie Henry was sent to ensure that costs of Rapid Testing were not to be placed upon the backs of businesses.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19
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A letter was sent requesting for the province to reintroduce the corporate vote.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Elections
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A letter was sent to Honourable Josie Osborne Minister of Municipal Affairs with concerns regarding the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP), its termination, and the impact it will have on municipalities.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Environment, Municipal Affairs
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A letter was sent to Honourable Josie Osborne Minister of Municipal Affairs with concerns regarding the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP), its termination, and the impact it will have on municipalities.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Environment, Municipal Affairs
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A letter was sent to Minister Mike Farnworth on January 26 indicating the need to expedite the decision to allow Surrey to transition away from the Surrey Police Service.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Justice and Law Enforcement
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A letter was sent to Premier John Horgan to ensure that costs of Rapid Testing were not to be placed upon the backs of businesses.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19
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A letter was sent to Premier John Horgan to ensure that costs of Rapid Testing were not to be placed upon the backs of businesses.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19
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A meeting was held with Minister Ralston and the lobbyist among others to discuss the potential of a hydrogen rail system in Surrey.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Energy
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A meeting was held with Minister Ralston and the lobbyist among others to discuss the potential of a hydrogen rail system in Surrey.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Energy
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A meeting with DM Zacharuk and ADMs Kevena Hall, Chris Brown and Melanie Stewart to discuss k-12 funding for Surrey, and childcare. It was asked that arts and social and emotional learning programs have their funding increased through the budget, and to include in our education system towards these systems of learning.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Education
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A meeting with Minister Chen to discuss private and not for profit childcare solutions. An ask to ensure that private childcare providers are not left behind in the new childcare system.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Children and Families
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An event was attended by Premier David Eby to discuss the BC Budget and solutions to policy issues.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Finances and Budgets
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An event was held with Michael Lee, Renee Merrifield, Ellis Ross on November 29, discussion of sbot policies. The questions and discussions included covid-19, tax reform, business support, mental health, addiction, red tape, transportation, public safety, emergency preparedness, education, economic development, and debt.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Health, Municipal Affairs, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Transportation
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An event was held with Michael Lee, Renee Merrifield, Ellis Ross on November 29, discussion of sbot policies. The questions and discussions included covid-19, tax reform, business support, mental health, addiction, red tape, transportation, public safety, emergency preparedness, education, economic development, and debt.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Health, Municipal Affairs, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Transportation
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Anita discussed the need for innovation in upskilling and reskilling. Discussed labour needs and the need for investment in jobs in Surrey.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19, Employment and Training
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Anita discussed the need for innovation in upskilling and reskilling. Discussed labour needs and the need for investment in jobs in Surrey.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19, Employment and Training
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Anita met with Stephanie Cadieux to discuss Surrey's economic recovery plans and needs as a result of COVID-19.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade
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Anita met with Stephanie Cadieux to discuss Surrey's economic recovery plans and needs as a result of COVID-19.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade
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Anita to meet with Rachna Singh to discuss Surrey's economic recovery plans and needs as a result of COVID-19.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade
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Anita to meet with Rachna Singh to discuss Surrey's economic recovery plans and needs as a result of COVID-19.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade
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A report was sent to Minister Dix and Premier Eby asking for more investment in Surrey's healthcare infrastructure.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Health
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Discussion on immigration/private college decision with the explicit ask to dialogue with Surrey Private educational institutions.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Advanced Education
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Email to Minister Adrian Dix to arrange a meeting to discuss Surrey's new hospital, and what services it should offer.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Health
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Email to Minister Adrian Dix to arrange a meeting to discuss Surrey's new hospital, and what services it should offer.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Health
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Event with Minister Fleming and Coulter to discuss the need for transportation investments in Surrey.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Transportation
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Event with Minister Fleming and Coulter to discuss the need for transportation investments in Surrey.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Transportation
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Event with Minister Robert Flemming to discuss transportation priorities of Surrey. Requesting for more investment, the establishment of a South Fraser Economic Transportation Task Force, and to have the Surrey Board of Trade participate in the Task Force.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Transportation
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Event with Minister Robert Flemming to discuss transportation priorities of Surrey. Requesting for more investment, the establishment of a South Fraser Economic Transportation Task Force, and to have the Surrey Board of Trade participate in the Task Force.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Transportation
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Held an event with MLA Megan Dykeman to provide ideas on how non-profits require more support so they can help immigrants. More funding for not-for-profits was needed.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Employment and Training, Labour/Labour Relations
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Letters were sent to Minister Heyman, Robinson, Farnsworth, and Premier Horgan calling for the pause of the fuel tax.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Taxation and Finance
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Letters were sent to Minister Heyman, Robinson, Farnsworth, and Premier Horgan calling for the pause of the fuel tax.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Taxation and Finance
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Meeting with Andrew Mercier to discuss funding decisions for PBLMT grants. The ask was to revise the current policy and re-fund previously funded projects.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Advanced Education
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Meeting with Chris Rathbone to discuss current health policy initiatives such as legalization of non-medical illicit drugs and prompt a health response instead of a criminal justice response.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Mental Health and Addictions
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Meeting with Chris Rathbone to discuss current health policy initiatives such as legalization of non-medical illicit drugs and prompt a health response instead of a criminal justice response.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Mental Health and Addictions
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Meeting with Kerry Pridmore to find out how to receive international trade centre funding.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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International Trade
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Meeting with Minister Bruce Ralston to discuss the Hydrogen rail system in Cloverdale.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Energy, Infrastructure, Tourism, Transportation
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Meeting with Minister Bruce Ralston to discuss the Hydrogen rail system in Cloverdale.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Energy, Infrastructure, Tourism, Transportation
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Met with Bobbi Plecas to discuss immigration/private college decision with an ask to dialogue with Surrey private educational institutions.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Advanced Education
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Niki Sharma was invited to and attended the Surrey Board of Trade to speak with Anita Huberman and other businesses about issues related to the criminal justice system, drugs, support for businesses as they navigate the legal system, and repeat offenders.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Justice and Law Enforcement, Mental Health and Addictions
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Requested the Ministry for funds for a program "Linking Surrey Employers and Unemployed Persons" for $2,414,819.20, and a program "Building & Supporting Surrey Employer Capacity to Respond to COVID-19" for $436,533.42.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Labour/Labour Relations
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Requested the Ministry for funds for a program "Linking Surrey Employers and Unemployed Persons" for $2,414,819.20, and a program "Building & Supporting Surrey Employer Capacity to Respond to COVID-19" for $436,533.42.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Labour/Labour Relations
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The applicant requested a meeting with Minister Mercier to discuss potential PBLMT and CWRG projects related to international talent filling the labour gaps in Canada and asking for more funding for programs like these.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Finances and Budgets, Labour/Labour Relations, Small Business
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The lobbyist asked the Premier to reconsider the Surrey Police Service Transition.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Justice and Law Enforcement
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The lobbyist heard from Minister Kahlon on various economic and job initiatives that the province is undertaking. It was discussed that the Minister should prioritize opportunities for upskilling and reskilling of the workforce.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Labour/Labour Relations
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The lobbyist heard from Minister Kahlon on various economic and job initiatives that the province is undertaking. It was discussed that the Minister should prioritize opportunities for upskilling and reskilling of the workforce.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Labour/Labour Relations
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The lobbyist released a report and an ask sent to the Minister of Finance and Premier requesting for a comprehensive review of taxation policy at the provincial level.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Taxation and Finance
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We hosted a meeting with Minister Kahlon to discuss housing solutions.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Housing
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