Kerry and Jordan return from hiatus to talk about ICBA’s latest featured course, Kerry’s marathon, the B.C. election, and Christmas! Accountants Guide to Project Management Live Online October 29-30, 2024 | 830AM to 1230PM...
ICBA OP/ED: NDP’s CleanBC Plan Damages Economy
The following op-ed by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of BC VP Ken Peacock first appeared in Business in Vancouver on October 16, 2024. An ever-rising carbon tax is a signature policy of the NDP government, as it is for the Trudeau government...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #172: Free Resilience Webinars
Thanks to the financial support of CCI/Kanin Construction, ICBA is able to offer two free webinars on mental health every month. Here are our two October sessions: Navigating Grief and Trauma in the Workplace: Building Strength Through Resiliency October 17, 2024, 12...
ICBA Economics OP/ED: Poor policy decisions have helped B.C.’s forestry decline
The following op-ed by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of B.C. VP Ken Peacock first appeared in Business in Vancouver on October 15, 2024. The forest products sector has long served as B.C.’s leading source of exports and a key driver of jobs...
ICBA ECONOMICS OP/ED: A return to massive deficits will bring fiscal austerity to B.C.
The following op-ed, co-authored by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of BC VP Ken Peacock, first ran in Business In Vancouver on October 14, 2024. British Columbia’s public finances have undergone a stunning deterioration in the last few years,...
#GET2YES: Parties Answer Resource Questions
ICBA is a member of a coalition of associations committed to getting to yes on responsible resource development in B.C. (see our op-ed HERE). The coalition asked all parties for their thoughts on our concerns, and it's clear from their responses that the BC...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #171: The Art of Resilience
A long, long time ago, I was an elected councillor in the Township of Langley. At the time, we were reviewing community emergency plans and talking a lot about RESILIENCE. If disaster struck, could our systems be put back in quick order? How would our community handle...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #170: Money, Money, Money
Finances can be a huge stressor and drag down mental health – especially at a time where our dollar seems to get us less than ever. This month, ICBA and the Credit Counselling Society are teaming up to offer four free webinars that may help. Check them out: Food and...
ICBA ECONOMICS: Thinking about Canada’s Comparative Advantage
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Canada is a mid-sized economy that relies heavily on trade in goods and services to sustain our still high standard of living. Exports support jobs and provide external sources of income that circulate throughout the economy,...
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TRAINING THURSDAY: Accountants Guide to Project Management![]()
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Kerry and Jordan return from hiatus to talk about ICBA’s latest featured course, Kerry’s marathon, the B.C. election, and Christmas!![]()
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Accountants Guide to Project Management![]()
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What if we could identify ways for accountants to better understand Project Management? This course, exclusive to the Canadian Construction industry, teaches construction financial professionals the language of construction project management, how the information available relates to each phase of the project, and provides insight into what can go wrong. ![]()
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The success of a construction project results from the contributions and strength of the entire team - including accounting and other admin personnel. It requires open communication, understanding, and collaboration. Managing, tracking, and forecasting the financial results of a construction project requires a clear understanding of the project by all parties involved. ![]()
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Accountants know their profession but few have ever had the kind of building guidance required in today’s construction climate. This course fills in the experience gaps most accountants lack. ![]()
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In this course, accountants and admin personnel learn many ways project results can be improved through accounting practices, cost controls, and financial reports. To do that, accountants and admin personnel must understand the roles and responsibilities of PMs.
The Orca on Dave Eby's record:![]()
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🏥 "Health care has descended into chaos, with perpetual emergency room closures across the province"![]()
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💸 "Increases to the carbon tax, and other environmental measures, have sparked an affordability backlash...with almost no decrease in actual pollution emissions"![]()
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🚓 "Public safety is an unmitigated disaster for the NDP"![]()
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B.C. needs a change in government.![]()
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See icba.ca/election for more.
The career criminal who stole a police car and put kids at a playground in danger already had more than 50 criminal convictions. How long before David Eby's catch-and-release policy unleashes him to do it all over again? ![]()
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If 50 convictions isn't enough to keep a dangerous criminal off the streets in Eby's BC, what would be? ![]()
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B.C. needs a change in government.![]()
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See icba.ca/election for more.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #172: Free Resilience Webinars![]()
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Thanks to the financial support of CCI/Kanin Construction, ICBA is able to offer two free webinars on mental health every month. Here are our two October sessions:![]()
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Navigating Grief and Trauma in the Workplace: Building Strength Through Resiliency![]()
October 17, 2024, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (1.5 hours)![]()
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Navigating grief and trauma in the workplace is crucial for fostering a supportive and resilient environment. This webinar will provide a foundational understanding of what grief and trauma are, how they differ, and how they can coexist. ![]()
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Hard Hats, Resilient Minds: Strengthening Emotional Well-Being in Construction Workplaces ![]()
October 29, 2024, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (1.5 hours) ![]()
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Resilience is more than just bouncing back from setbacks; it’s a vital skill that shapes how we handle challenges at work. In this course, you'll explore what resiliency truly means and why it's crucial for both personal success and organizational health.![]()
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Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program. ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program is helping more than 100 companies and more than 10,000 construction professionals better understand mental health. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details.
We can't tax our way out of the housing crisis.![]()
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Even the NDP's best-case housing plans don't keep up with BC's growing population - which means we're falling further and further behind. ![]()
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B.C. needs a change in government.![]()
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See icba.ca/election for more.
Dave Eby's NDP is drowning British Columbians in red ink -- with the provincial deficit projected to hit nearly $9 billion this year, its largest in history![]()
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Things gotta change, and fast!![]()
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Learn more about what Eby's historic overspending means for B.C.'s future in this insightful piece by Jock Finlayson and Ken Peacock.![]()
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ICBA ECONOMICS OP/ED: A return to massive deficits will bring fiscal austerity to B.C.
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The following op-ed, co-authored by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of BC VP Ken Peacock, first ran in Business In Vancouver on October 14, 2024. British Columbia’s public f...Tweet ICBA!
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B.C. is facing its largest deficit in history—nearly $9 billion! As Dave Eby and the NDP run up massive debt, big problems loom on the horizon.
Read more from Jock Finlayson & Ken Peacock on the coming challenges. #BCPoli #FiscalAusterity