Mayor’s Task Force on Burnaby Economic Growth and Resilience

Building a thriving future for Burnaby

Burnaby is launching a new Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Growth and Resilience to ensure Burnaby’s business community is equipped with tools, strategies and solutions to succeed in a rapidly shifting global economy.  

This Task Force, comprised of business and community leaders, is designed to strengthen Burnaby’s position as a leading hub for business and innovation, and will guide the City through a pivotal period of economic planning, aligning with the updated Official Community Plan (Burnaby 2050). The Task Force will also inform the upcoming Economic Development Strategy. 

Purpose and goals

The Task Force will:

• identify key economic challenges and opportunities facing Burnaby
• develop actionable recommendations to support sustainable growth
• align its work with Burnaby’s long-term planning frameworks

Get involved

1. Businesses, we want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of doing business in Burnaby by taking the City of Burnaby Business Pulse Survey. Participants will be entered for a chance to win one of the following prizes:

• A $150 dining gift card to Mintara Restaurant, Burnaby Mountain Restaurant, or Riverway Restaurant 
• A $150 Golf Burnaby package 

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Business Pulse Survey. The survey is now closed, and we appreciate your valuable input. If you have any further questions or comments, please contact [email protected].

2. An open call for Task Force members is live. We’re looking for individuals who:  

• have deep knowledge of Burnaby’s economic landscape
• offer strategic insight into regional, provincial and global economic trends
• represent diverse business sectors and sizes 

Applications will be accepted from October 1 to 24, 2025. To apply, please complete the online application.

For more information, contact [email protected]