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                B.C. Pauses PST Expansion on Professional Services  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…

                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…

                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…

                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. …

                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…

                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…

                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…

                Fraser Health Heat and Wildfire Smoke Resources for Businesses Summers in our region are getting hotter and smokier, and 2026 is projected to be more intense than usual. As the backbone of our communities, businesses can play a role in sharing information and take action to keep…