2023 Annual Report

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS

Bylaw, Licensing, and Community Safety

The Bylaw, Licensing and Community Safety department provides a business friendly, educational, and ambassador-type approach when pursuing compliance with the City’s regulatory bylaws. Services include community safety, property use compliance, business and dog licensing, park patrols and ambassadorship, parking and highway traffic education and enforcement, and animal control services provided by the Maple Ridge SPCA.

2023 Highlights

Adoption of bylaws supporting intermunicipal business licences

Building Safer Communities Fund youth initiative (RISE)

Developed “Who to Call” brochure

Economic Development

The Economic Development department proactively positions Maple Ridge as a location of choice for people, investment, and lifestyle. The department aims to establish positive, sustainable, and equitable change within the community that creates a resilient and diverse economy. Services include attracting investment, retaining and expanding business, tourism marketing and development, and film permitting, coordination, and development.

2023 Highlights

Economic Development Summit showcasing investment opportunities and business resources

2023 Innovation Challenge for local businesses

Maple Ridge ranked 4th most filmed ‘on location’ B.C. community

E-One Moli Energy Canada $1B investment announced

Temporary Film Workers Employment Fair (400 attended; 20+ employers)

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