April 1, 2022 - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN BC: Surrey and the new Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada
The Surrey Board of Trade and the South Asian Business Association are pleased to host Federal Minister of International Development and Minister Responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit Sajjan for his first address to BC's business community in this role.
For the first time in more than three decades, the Government of Canada is enhancing its federal economic development presence and services in Western Canada by creating two regional development agencies for British Columbia and the Prairie provinces. This approach recognizes that economic drivers and conditions are different in each of the two regions, and entrepreneurs, innovators, institutions, and communities have unique needs linked to where they are located.
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) is the new federal regional economic development agency for BC, to be headquartered right here in Surrey. It will build on Western Economic Diversification Canada’s (WD) 34 year legacy to work more closely with BC businesses, innovators, and communities; promote connections and investments to foster economic growth; and help organizations navigate federal programs and policies.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Rhona at events@businessinsurrey.com.
Health & Safety Protocols
- All Provincial Health Order guidelines in effect on the day of the event will be adhered to.
- Masks must be worn at all times, unless seated at your table.
- On the date of the event, you must be fully vaccinated to attend. Your BC Vaccine Card and photo ID must be presented upon entry.
- All SBOT staff, venue staff and other vendors at the event are required to be fully vaccinated.
- We will continue to distance seats as much as possible in the event space.
- Anyone not adhering to our health & safety protocols will be asked to leave.
- Refunds will not be issued if you are removed or denied admittance for failure to comply with health & safety protocols.
Date and Time
Friday Apr 1, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
Friday, April 1, 2022
11:30 a.m. - Registration and Lunch; 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Program
Location
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
(15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC)
Fees/Admission
SBOT Members: $65 Each; $390 - Table of 6; $500 - Corporate table of 6
Non-Members: $75 Each; $450 - Table of 6; $600 - Corporate table of 6
*Admission is GST applicable. Corporate tables include logo recognition at the table and on-screen at the event.
Contact Information
Mirdula Babu
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