Kerry and Jordan talk about Remembrance Day, Jordan’s recent trek to Ottawa, and our featured course: Strategic Planning for Growth Gold Seal: 1 Credit + BC Housing: 7 CPD Points Nov. 22-23, 2023 | 8:30AM – Noon Pacific Details at...
The following was authored by Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist. The construction industry across Canada has been grappling with sharply escalating building costs for the last several years. The direction of travel for costs is still pointing upward, but the pace...
A recent Benefits Benchmarking report by The Conference Board of Canada shows some improvement in mental health benefits: 54.4% of organizations have increased their psychological health service coverage since the pandemic. The report also shows that most companies...
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Canada is a mid-sized economy, responsible for less than 2% of global production of goods and services – a proportion that has fallen gently over the past two decades. Closer to home, we represent approximately 8% of all...
Kerry and Jordan recap the ICBA Construction Innovation Summit (no need to welcome our robot overlords quite yet) and highlight ICBA’s latest featured course! The Nuts and Bolts of Builders’ Liens (Live Online) 1.5 BC Housing CPD Points Friday, November 17, 2023...
We go coast-to-coast in this episode, as ICBA BC’s Jordan Bateman and Merit Nova Scotia’s Paul Dubé discuss the Construction Innovation Summit, housing affordability, and the carbon tax. They explore the potential of AI in the construction industry and the...
🚨 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?