TRAINING THURSDAY: Asbestos Abatement Certification Kicking In
Kerry and Jordan talk about our latest featured course and impending WorkSafeBC asbestos abatement requirements. Plus Christmas! Asbestos Abatement Certification: Level 3 – Asbestos Safety Leader December 14-15, 2023 | Live Online WorkSafe BC Approved, 2 CCA...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #128: Inflation Isolation
It’s a tough cycle to break: the economy sucks, so we stay home more to save money, but that negatively affects our mental health… This week, MNP put out a study, featured in the Financial Post, that called this troubling trend, ‘inflation isolation’. Half of...ICBA Daily News for November 28, 2023
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on the 2024 housing market, predictions for Alberta, and the importance of LNG to Indigenous communities. 🐌 Canadians should brace for a slooooow housing market this spring, as the interest rate hikes and economic downturn...ICBA Daily News for November 27, 2023
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on Premier Smith taking on Ottawa, the federal fiscal update, and the link between workers and housing. 🛢 Premier Danielle Smith (and most Albertans, and ICBA Alberta) has had quite enough of the Trudeau government’s...Follow ICBA on Facebook
🚨 Attention Canadian Oil and Gas Supporters 🚨![]()
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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📖 Read it at
Ottawa’s Regulatory Assault on the Extraction Sector and Its Impact on Investment
www.fraserinstitute.org
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...
ICBA's Jock Finlayson looks at the importance of energy exports (especially oil and gas) to the Canadian economy.![]()
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TL;DR: 🛢️+🚢 = 💰 for 🇨🇦![]()
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Read his piece at www.fraserinstitute.org/blogs/energy-exports-continue-to-fuel-the-canadian-economy
ICBA is excited to be part of Birdex this Friday to meet Bird Construction Inc. trade partners and suppliers -- come see us!
🔍 Exploring Canada’s Productivity Emergency![]()
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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?![]()
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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.![]()
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#ICBA #Productivity #Economics #Canada #EconomicGrowth #PolicySolutions
ICBA ECONOMICS: Canada’s ‘Productivity Emergency’
www.icbaindependent.ca
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 Presentation![]()
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Kerry and Jordan discuss ICBA Training’s latest free webinar.![]()
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WorkSafeBC New First Aid Regulations Presentation![]()
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | 1-145PM | FREE![]()
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Are you prepared for the upcoming changes to the First Aid regulations? ![]()
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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.![]()
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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. ![]()
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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.
Amazing to see Pierre Poilievre tour three great ICBA members over the past two days -- Garibaldi Glass, Lark Group and Orion Construction.![]()
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Pierre spent quite a bit of time at each location, meeting workers and hearing their concerns about Canada, affordability, crime, and other issues.![]()
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Thanks Conservative Party of Canada - Parti conservateur du Canada for making this happen! ![]()
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📊 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?
Our Chief Economist Jock Finlayson has more at
#Productivity #Economics #Canada #ICBA