Kerry and Jordan return for another year of Training Thursday with a look at ICBA’s latest featured course on financial management. Or, as an immortal Swedish pop group sang: Money, money, money Always sunny In a rich man’s world Finance & Accounting for...
Every year, ICBA gives out Safety Merits Awards — a $1,500 bonus given to open shop construction professionals who have logged a full year of safe work. They are nominated by their supervisors, and selected by random draw. We have our fourth and final 2023 ICBA Safety...
New Year’s Week (is that a thing? Should it be?) is a natural time to both look back at the year that was, and ponder the year to come. The Journal of Commerce recapped 2023 HERE, including comments from ICBA president Chris Gardner on the port strike that...
Feels like only yesterday, I was downloading software patches so my computer wouldn’t blow up on January 1, 2000. Suddenly, in a blink of an eye, it’s January 2024! Time flies. That rapid passage of time isn’t just a feeling; it’s connected to our mental health....
’Tis the season for new year’s resolutions as we careen into 2024. Goal setting – especially after a period of self-reflection – is a helpful exercise, but for the sake of our mental health, we should keep a few principles in mind as we make our resolutions....
🚨 Attention Canadian Oil and Gas Supporters 🚨Are you aware of the impact of Ottawa's regulatory measures on our sector? The Fraser Institute's latest study reveals how heavy regulations are driving down investments in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas. Business investment in these sectors has dropped by 52.1% since 2014, affecting our industry's growth and Canada's economic prosperity.We all need to understand the challenges we face. Read the full report to see how we can advocate for a more investment-friendly regulatory environment.📖 Read it at ... See MoreSee Less
Business investment is a foundational requirement for a prosperous economy. It provides the resources to establish new companies, expand existing ones, and invest in new factories, machinery, and tech...
🔍 Exploring Canada’s Productivity EmergencyDid you know that Canada's productivity over the past 4 years has diminished slightly, while growing by a hefty 6% in the United States over the same period?Our Chief Economist, Jock Finlayson, presents an in-depth analysis of Canada’s productivity challenges and the urgent need for strategic interventions. This comprehensive report sheds light on the factors hampering growth and offers actionable insights for policymakers and industry leaders.#ICBA #Productivity #Economics #Canada #EconomicGrowth #PolicySolutions ... See MoreSee Less
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Earlier this year, the Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada took the unusual step of publicly referring to Canada’s stagnant productivity as an “eme...
TRAINING THURSDAY: WorkSafeBC New First Aid Regulations PresentationKerry and Jordan discuss ICBA Training’s latest free webinar.WorkSafeBC New First Aid Regulations PresentationTuesday, July 30, 2024 | 1-145PM | FREEicbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/559-worksafebc-new-first-aid-regulations-presentationMissed this one? Check out icba.ca/coursesAre you prepared for the upcoming changes to the First Aid regulations? Join us for an information-packed presentation from Glenn Russell with WorkSafeBC where you will be provided with an up-to-date overview of the changes.This session is tailored for the construction industry and will cover the major changes to First Aid regulations effective November 1st, 2024, with a focus on the updated training requirements for First Aid attendants. The goal of this presentation is to help employers assess and determine the correct first aid systems for their workplaces. Due to the diverse nature of first-aid assessments, this presentation will not provide a case study or an assessment template. However, all necessary information can be found in the new First Aid guidelines. We strongly recommend that all employers thoroughly review these guidelines to address any questions about the new regulations well ahead of the effective date. ... See MoreSee Less
📊 Did you know that Canada's productivity over the past 4 years has diminished slightly, while growing by a hefty 6% in the United States over the same period?