ICBA ECONOMICS: A Snapshot of Energy Consumption in British Columbia
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist While some B.C. politicians and environmental activists trumpet the “energy transition” and present alluring visions of a low-carbon future that supposedly lies around the corner, the facts around energy use tell a different...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #166: Back-to-School Blues
If you’re on any kind of social media, you’ve no doubt seen dozens of photos of your friends’ kids, ready for the first day of school. Even three decades after my last Back to School, I still couldn’t help picking up a new shirt and a few other items. ’Tis the season,...TRAINING THURSDAY: Blueprint Reading for Construction Projects
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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #165: Keanu Reeves Helps Canadian Mental Health
It’s a legendary story in Windsor, Ontario: a teenaged Keanu Reeves was THISCLOSE to making the local Ontario Hockey League team as a goalie, but an injury kept him from his tryout. Keanu, of course, did just fine for himself and went on to be a huge movie star and...Follow ICBA on Facebook
It’s time to get your tickets for the 2025 ICBA Gala!![]()
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Over the years, ICBA has welcomed 7 Super Bowl Champions to our ICBA Gala. All told, those guest speakers have won a combined 16 Super Bowls. But we’ve never had a New England Patriot, despite their dynasty that dominated the 2000s and 2010s.![]()
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We’re changing that on Friday night, March 21, 2025, when we welcome 4-time champion Rob Gronkowski and 3-time champion (and Super Bowl LIII MVP) Julian Edelman to our stage at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel in Vancouver. ![]()
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Gronk and Edelman, besides their work every week on FOX NFL Sunday, cohost the popular Dudes on Dudes podcast – check out some of their favourite moments HERE. They are also accomplished entrepreneurs, starting and owning their own successful businesses. This will be a truly memorable night with two of the best – and funniest – leaders in sports. ![]()
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Not into football? Or a fan of another team still tormented by the Pats’ success? No worries! You’ll laugh at Gronk and Edelman, but the real fun of the event is meeting and networking with 1,000 construction and business leaders, entrepreneurs, executives and professionals.![]()
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Our ICBA Gala is Canada’s premier event celebrating the construction industry. And this year, ICBA marks 50 years as the voice of the construction industry, supporting the amazing men and women who have built this country.![]()
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We’re filling up fast, and this event sells out every year, so don’t delay!
ICBA Gala - An Evening With Legends
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This ICBA Gala Dinner is a can't miss -- featuring the wildly entertaining Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman!
🌍 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. ![]()
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🚨 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.![]()
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🔗 Read his full analysis here: www.icbaindependent.ca/2025/01/21/icba-economics-what-is-and-how-big-is-the-clean-green-economy/
Last week in Prince George, ICBA hosted its annual Celebrate the North reception at the BC Natural Resources Forum. More than 350 people dropped by, including BC Official Opposition Leader (and champion for oil and gas) John Rustad.![]()
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Thanks to Black Diamond, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and the First Nations LNG Alliance for partnering with us on this great event.
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.
TRAINING THURSDAY: Civil 3D 2024 for Surveying![]()
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Kerry and Jordan, the most multi-dimensional ICBAers you know, talk about our latest featured course.![]()
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Civil 3D 2024 for Surveying![]()
January 27-28, 2025 | Live Online![]()
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This 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.
🔨 ICBA Endorses Pierre Poilievre for Prime Minister! 🇨🇦![]()
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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“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.”![]()
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It’s time for action. Learn more about our endorsement and how we’re standing up for Canada’s future.![]()
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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/![]()
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ICBA OP/ED: Why ICBA is Endorsing Pierre Poilievre
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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...Tweet ICBA!
🌍 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.
🔗 https://www.icbaindependent.ca/2025/01/21/icba-economics-what-is-and-how-big-is-the-clean-green-economy/
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.