Newfoundland is taking the wrap off their brand new, $240 million mental health and addictions centre in St. John’s – and it’s a beauty. The new facility, opening in spring 2025, includes 102 care beds and a 60-bed hostel. It’s 240,000 sq. feet and includes space for...
Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course. Leveraging Technology to enhance success with RFPs and achieve HSE goals Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 | 10:30-11:30 AM Pacific | Free, live webinar...
ICBA media clips in the aftermath of the 2024 B.C. election: Chris Gardner and other business leaders share their concerns (Global) Chris Gardner tells CKNW’s Jas Johal he’s worried about what an NDP-Green alliance would do to the provincial economy (CKNW)...
The following op-ed by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of British Columbia Senior VP Ken Peacock, first appeared in Business in Vancouver Oct. 17, 2024. The private sector drives innovation and economic progress. It is the source of most...
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...
🌍 Did you know? The clean/green economy contributes 3% of Canada’s GDP, employing only 1.7% of workers. Despite ambitious government mandates, it’s not growing as fast as claimed. 🚨 Our Jock Finlayson dives deep into the realities of this sector in his latest ICBA Economics post, highlighting the challenges of relying solely on politically-favoured industries. It’s time to focus on policies that reflect the whole economy.🔗 Read his full analysis here: www.icbaindependent.ca/2025/01/21/icba-economics-what-is-and-how-big-is-the-clean-green-economy/... See MoreSee Less
More than 350 people attended this week's Official Opposition breakfast at the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George. ICBA was proud to sponsor the event, which featured Conservative Party of BC leader John Rustad make a compelling, strong case for responsible resource development, and getting to yes in B.C. ... See MoreSee Less
TRAINING THURSDAY: Civil 3D 2024 for SurveyingKerry and Jordan, the most multi-dimensional ICBAers you know, talk about our latest featured course.Civil 3D 2024 for SurveyingJanuary 27-28, 2025 | Live Onlineicbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/596-civil-3d-2024-for-surveyingMissed this one? Check out icba.ca/courses for optionsThis course will equip a surveyor with the basic knowledge that is required to use Civil 3D efficiently in a typical daily workflow. Participants will learn how to import field equipment survey data into a standardized Civil 3D environment. ... See MoreSee Less
🔨 ICBA Endorses Pierre Poilievre for Prime Minister! 🇨🇦Canada feels broken—but there’s hope on the horizon. Today, ICBA is proud to become the first trade or business association in Canada to endorse Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada in the next federal election.Why? Because construction workers and entrepreneurs deserve a government that gets things done. From tackling housing affordability to cutting red tape and unleashing Canada’s potential, Pierre Poilievre has the common-sense plan to fix what’s broken.“Canada once built world-class infrastructure with speed and purpose,” said ICBA President Chris Gardner. “Pierre Poilievre understands that we need to streamline approvals, reduce unnecessary costs, and unleash the power of Canada’s workers and entrepreneurs.”It’s time for action. Learn more about our endorsement and how we’re standing up for Canada’s future.News release: www.icbaindependent.ca/2025/01/16/news-release-icba-endorses-pierre-poilievre-and-his-vision-for-... Chris Gardner’s National Post op/ed on why we’re taking this bold stand: www.icbaindependent.ca/2025/01/16/endorsing-pierre-poilievre/#ICBAForPoilievre #cdnpoli #CanadaStrong #LeadershipMatters #ConstructionLeadership... See MoreSee Less
The following op-ed by Chris Gardner, ICBA President and CEO, first ran in the National Post on January 16, 2025. If you feel Canada is broken, you are not alone. Last year, ICBA polled British Columb...
🌍 Did you know? The clean/green economy represents just 3% of Canada’s GDP and employs 1.7% of workers. Despite political hype, its growth has lagged the broader economy. 🚧
Our Jock Finlayson digs into the numbers in his latest ICBA Economics post.
350+ people attended this week's Official Opposition breakfast at the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George.
ICBA was proud to sponsor the event, where @Conservative_BC leader @JohnRustad4BC make a compelling case for resource development, and getting to yes in B.C.