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From YouTube: FEB 13 2023 Statements Trevor Halford
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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
4th Session
42nd Parliament
A
Member
for
City
White
Rock.
Thank
you.
Mr
Speaker
this
week
marks
the
beginning
of
BC
Chamber
of
Commerce
week.
We
all
know
that
Chambers
of
Commerce
play
a
vital
role
in
the
business
community
of
British
Columbia.
They
serve
as
a
voice
for
businesses
of
all
sizes
and
industries
representing
their
interests
and
concerns
not
only
governments
at
all
levels,
but
also
other
organizations
by
bringing
businesses
together.
Chambers
help
to
create
a
supportive
Network
and
a
sense
of
community
enabling
businesses
to
share
ideas
and
collaborate
on
initiatives
that
benefit
the
entire
community.
A
Chambers
also
provide
valuable
resources
and
service
to
their
members,
including
Network
opportunities,
training
and
development
programs,
and
access
to
new
information.
In
addition,
many
chambers
offer
advocacy
and
lobbying
Services
working
to
shape
policy
and
legislation
that
support
the
needs
of
local
businesses
through
their
efforts.
Chambers
help
to
create
a
business
friendly
environment
that
attracts
investment,
encourages
economic
growth.
In
this
way,
Chambers
play
an
important
role
in
the
economic
prosperity
of
the
region
and
contribute
to
overall
quality
of
life
residents
for
the
incredible
contributions
of
these
communities
around
the
province.
A
Mr
Speaker
I
am
I,
am
very
blessed
to
have
the
South
Surrey
White
Rock
chamber
in
my
riding
I
share
that
with
the
the
member
from
Surrey
South,
and
you
know
it's
events
that
I
think
I'm
going
to
be
hosting
on
March
22nd,
a
joint
town
hall
with
that
chamber
and
and
it's
through
the
pandemic
that
Ritu
Canna
and
other
members
of
the
South
Surrey
White
Rock
chamber
have
really
been
a
force
and
a
pillar
in
our
community
and
making
sure
that
businesses
have
the
information
they
need
when
they
need
it.