ICBA ECONOMICS: No Course Correction in Sight — The Federal Government’s Fall Economic Statement
The following was written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson: There were few surprises in the Fall 2023 Economic Statement delivered by federal Finance Minister Crystia Freeland on November 21.[1] The Liberal government is not deviating from its well-established...TRAINING THURSDAY: Inclusive Holidays
Kerry and Jordan take a break from US Thanksgiving football to talk about ICBA’s latest featured course. Inclusive Holidays (Free, Live Webinar) Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 | 11AM – Noon Pacific Register FREE at...ICBA Daily News for November 22, 2023
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on CleanBC cleaning out your pockets, the federal fiscal update, and the potential unintended consequences of rezoning all single family homes in BC. 💸 BC United was all over the NDP yesterday, attacking their flawed CleanBC...
CONSTRUCTION MONITOR: CleanBC Cleans Out The B.C. Economy
The NDP Government’s CleanBC program will inflict severe damage to the provincial economy, says the November 2023 edition of The Construction Monitor, published by The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) today. The Construction Monitor builds on...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #127: ’Tis the Season to Fret About Money
At ICBA this month, we have been looking at how we manage our individual finances, and how that can add stress and anxiety. One of the most helpful pieces has been material on how to manage holiday stress. Here are my takeaways: 📝 Make a List, Check it Twice: Just...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