This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 1115819
Submitted by lobbyist on: March 2, 2020 04:16:28 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: March 4, 2020 04:13:30 PM
Designated Filer Information
| Huberman, Anita |
| #101, 14439-104 Avenue | |
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Surrey, BC, V3R 1M1
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604-581-7130 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| Surrey Board of Trade |
| The Surrey Board of Trade represents 6000 member contacts, and over 60,000 employees, representing 3000 businesses. The purpose of the organization, on behalf of its members, is to advocate at all levels of government, facilitate networking opportunities, and provide cost-saving benefits and marketing opportunities. We are a not-for-profit organization with a common goal of furthering the interests of businesses in our region. We have demonstrated, through our projects and initiatives, a commitment to enhancing the local economy. |
| #101, 14439-104 Avenue | |
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Surrey, BC, V3R 1M1
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604-581-7130 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| March 2, 2020 | |
| September 2, 2020 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Surrey Board of Trade presented its policy on enhancing the skills of workers in the labour pool within BC. The ask was to work with the Federal Government in creating an assessment framework for a future skills centre. The Government staff reported that they are and will continue to work on the recommendations made by the Surrey Board of Trade.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Cantarutti, Brent | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | March 2, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Goodman, Dean | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | March 2, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Hunter, Jackie | Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness | March 2, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Little, Christine | Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness | March 2, 2020 |
Agriculture
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Surrey Board of Trade presented a policy paper on reforming the property tax structure as it relates to agricultural land. There are many taking advantage of the tax break but not using the land to farm. The second activity relates to our request for pST products not to be charged to farmers modernizing farm equipment. Additionally, improve the incentives provided to farmers. Ensure that secondary homes can be built on farms for families if the children want to take over the farm (succession planning). - Ian Paton
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Shoemaker, Wes | Minister of Agriculture | March 2, 2020 |
| MLA | Paton, Ian | Delta South | March 2, 2020 |
Arts and Culture
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Surrey Board of Trade presented their policy paper asking for the government to enhance arts education in the pre-k, k-12, and post-secondary schooling institutions. The request was made at a roundtable discussion with many staff of various Ministers.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Bains, Sunjit | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | March 2, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Cantarutti, Brent | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | March 2, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Goodman, Dean | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | March 2, 2020 |
Children and Families
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
We presented a policy requesting for higher levels of investment in childcare facilities. Additionally, it was asked to provide public money to private corporations to have childcare facilities at the place of work.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Renault, Shannon | Minister of Children and Family Development | March 2, 2020 |
Emergency Preparedness
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Surrey Board of Trade presented on a policy paper that they wrote on the lack of planning for forest fires and floods. The ask was to work more closely with the federal and local governments to ensure that municipalities have the funding available to implement disaster mitigation programs.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Halls, Lori | Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness | March 2, 2020 |
Environment
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Surrey Board of Trade presented to the government on a plastic policy that requires greater involvement of the businesses that would be the most affected: restaurants. The request was to develop a program that involved restaurants and relevant stakeholders in the process of phasing out plastics and banning dirty styrofoam.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | McQuire, Jennifer | Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy | March 2, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Riddell, Archie | Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy | March 2, 2020 |
Finances and Budgets
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Surrey Board of Trade presented to the government on the need for a pST rebate on production inputs. Manufacturers should not have to pay PST on all inputs as it detracts from innovation, expansion, and reinvestment. The government indicated that they are open to the potential and will research it more. There is another policy that the Surrey Board of Trade presented to the ED on WorkSafe BC overfunding.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Purnell, Richard | Minister of Finance | March 2, 2020 |
Housing
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Surrey Board of Trade presented to government to improve the housing situation. Recommendations included increasing the housing supply by providing incentives to the developers and builders. Additionally, working with municipalities to ensure that developers of low-income or purpose-built rental housing are treated differently from for-profit companies.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Corpe, Cimarron | Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | March 2, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Marotz, Nicola | Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | March 2, 2020 |
Justice and Law Enforcement
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The SBOT asked for the government to work with the Federal Government in enhancing supports and providing housing for rehabilitating criminals.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Arend, Elenore | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | March 2, 2020 |
Labour/Labour Relations
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
After a meeting with Minister Bains (previously recorded lobbying activity), he agreed to work with his colleagues to raise the maximum amount a person on disability benefits is able to make in a given year through employment. August 27, 2019.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | Bains, Harry | Minister of Labour | March 2, 2020 |
Transportation
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The SBOT asked the government to ensure ridesharing has no barriers when operating in municipalities, and that there are synchronized business licensing processes across BC.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Greer, David | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | March 2, 2020 |