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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
The following op/ed was first published in Business in Vancouver on Sept. 27, 2024. Picture a BC where we no longer harness the power of water to generate clean electricity. A BC where the backcountry is off-limits—no fishing, camping, hiking, or hunting. Imagine a BC...
The following letter was sent by ICBA to the Metro Vancouver Board Directors on September 28, 2024: September 26, 2024 Chair Hurley and the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board Metro Vancouver Metrotower III, 4515 Central Boulevard Burnaby, BC V5H 0C6 Via email to:...
The following op-ed by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and the Business Council of British Columbia's David Williams first appeared in the Sept. 25, 2024 edition of the Globe and Mail. Canada is a mid-sized economy that accounts for only 2 per cent of global...
