The following piece, written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of B.C.'s Denise Mullen, first ran on Troy Media on Nov.19, 2024. A common narrative these days holds that the world is in the midst of an epic energy transition. However, the...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #177: Corey Hirsch in Prince George
The Prince George Citizen ran a great feature story on ICBA Wellness Ambassador Corey Hirsch, after his recent visit there. This excerpt sums up perfectly what we are trying to accomplish with ICBA Wellness: “The two main things I try to get across is if you need...
ICBA ECONOMICS: Some Priorities for the New B.C. Cabinet
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Confronted with a string of record budget deficits, a soaring provincial debt, and a business community that lacks confidence in much of its policy agenda, the re-elected NDP government has the urgent task of recalibrating its...
ICBA OP/ED – Economic Growth is the Only Way Out of B.C.’s Mess
By Chris Gardner, Chief Executive Officer, ICBA This week, Premier David Eby unveiled his new cabinet. These appointments are usually accompanied by marching orders from the Premier setting out the goals each minister is expected to focus on in the years ahead. This...
ICBA ECONOMICS: Canada’s Productivity Decline: A Call for Action
Earlier this year, a senior Bank of Canada official described Canada’s stagnant productivity as an “emergency.” ICBA’s Chief Economist, Jock Finlayson, has analyzed this growing concern and outlined practical solutions in his latest report. From 2019 to 2023, Canada’s...
ICBA NEWS: Chris Gardner Joins Board of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Great news! ICBA's Chris Gardner has been added to the board of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, a leading advocate for lower taxes, less waste and more government accountability -- three things near and dear to ICBA! Chris will continue as our CEO and President....
TRAINING THURSDAY: Clark Wilson’s 2024 Year-in Review of Construction Law
https://youtu.be/rHXQrXzGLvI Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured webinar. Clark Wilson's 2024 Year-in Review of Construction Law Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 | Noon – 1PM Pacific | Free...
ICBA FOUNDATION: Coming 2025!
Happy #NationalPhilanthropyDay! In 2025, ICBA launches our own ICBA Foundation – a new charity dedicated to helping trades apprentices get their Red Seals and supporting mental wellness in construction. It will build on our half-century of work with the trades, and...
IN THE NEWS: ICBA’s Jock Finlayson on Emissions Cap; ICBA’s Corey Hirsch in PG; Natural Gas Ban
A couple of items featuring members of the ICBA team that are worth checking out: Jock Finlayson on Trudeau's Emissions Cap Our ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson (with co-author and Fraser institute colleague Elmira Aliakbari) writes in TheHub.ca about the effect of...