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...
The affordability crisis negatively affects more than just housing, groceries, clothing, and other staples. It’s harming the ability of people to access mental health services. CBC reports that cash-strapped Canadians, desperate to make ends meet, are treating...
The following op-ed by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of B.C. senior vice-president and chief economist Ken Peacock first appeared in Business in Vancouver on Sept. 24, 2024. Reading one of the NDP government’s statements commenting on the...
ICBA Wellness regularly offers free webinars on mental health issues, and we have two to close out September – take a look (details and registration at icba.ca/courses)! Creating a Psychologically Safe Culture for You and your Co-Workers September 18, 2024, 11 a.m. to...
👷 ICBA is proud to support our industry partners' new Roadbuilding and Heavy Construction safety program!  🚧 As safety is an essential component of our industry's culture, the BC Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association, in partnership with the Alberta...
Thrilled to welcome baseball (and business!) legend Billy Beane to day 2 of our @icbabc Construction Innovation Summit. Billy and @CKNW’s @JasJohalBC are chatting about how analytics can help construction companies succeed.
Moneyball comes to construction! Moneybuild, anyone?
