By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Earlier this year, the Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada took the unusual step of publicly referring to Canada’s stagnant productivity as an “emergency.” And recently, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem reinforced...
TRAINING THURSDAY: WorkSafeBC New First Aid Regulations Presentation
https://youtu.be/w8PXmJharHs Kerry and Jordan discuss ICBA Training’s latest free webinar. WorkSafeBC New First Aid Regulations Presentation Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | 1-145PM | FREE...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #158: Beating the Heat
Summer is here and (after months and months of B.C. rain) it’s glorious. But it can also make sleeping and being comfortable difficult. So let’s throw out a few tips to making it through a heat wave. Air conditioning is a start – if you don’t have one, find public...
ICBA DAILY NEWS: LNG Canada, TMX’s economic impact, and the B.C. political landscape
Our Jordan Bateman is back with the latest updates on LNG Canada, TMX’s economic impact, and the B.C. political landscape. 🚢 LNG Canada Update: We continue to inch toward the startup of LNG Canada in Kitimat. Petronas, the Malaysian state...
ICBA TRAINING: Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification
Kerry and Jordan discuss ICBA Training’s latest featured courses – partnering with the Rick Hansen Foundation – and try out Jordan’s new Meta glasses. Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Fundamentals Training 4...
ICBA ECONOMICS: Mid-Year Update
ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson has just released a mid-year update on economic conditions in Canada, with a specific focus on British Columbia and Alberta. The analysis is sobering. By most measures of economic performance, Canada has been losing ground relative...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #157: Enhancing Mental Health at Work
In July, ICBA Wellness gets back to the foundation of our program: focusing on mental health amidst work. Three pieces of advice really stand out. ➕ Overcoming Negative Thinking: Negative thoughts exacerbate depression and anxiety. Recognize and challenge these...
ICBA ECONOMICS: Update on Job Vacancy Rates… in Construction and the Wider Economy
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Signs are multiplying that the once red-hot Canadian job market is cooling, fast. The unemployment rate has been creeping higher over the last year or so as steep interest rate hikes implemented over the course of 2022-23...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #156: Free Webinar on Anxiety and Depression
On July 4, ICBA Wellness is hosting a free one-hour webinar on anxiety and depression in the workplace. From the description: Anxiety and depression are widespread challenges that impact millions of individuals worldwide. Join us as we learn how anxiety and depression...