OP/ED: Rising Public Jobs, Stalling Private Sector: B.C.’s Employment Challenge
This op-ed, written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson, first ran in Business in Vancouver Oct. 3, 2023. As we enter the final quarter of 2023, it’s a good time to step back and ponder the key developments shaping the British Columbia job market. Total employment...
NEWS RELEASE: ICBA Appoints Jock Finlayson as First Chief Economist
SURREY – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), the country’s largest construction association, announced today the appointment of Jock Finlayson as its inaugural Chief Economist. This landmark hiring underscores ICBA’s commitment...ICBA Daily News for September 29, 2023
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on small businesses hamstrung by Ottawa, the BC deficit, and how technology is changing construction (and how it’s not). 🏦 Small businesses, many decimated by government restrictions during the pandemic, continue to get kicked...TRAINING THURSDAY: OFA Level 2
New WorkSafeBC regulations have many of our companies reaching out for Occupational First Aid training — Kerry and Jordan talk about OFA Level 2 training. Occupational First Aid Level 2 (BC) November 6-10, 2023...ICBA Daily News for September 28, 2023
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on population shifts, BC finances, and housing starts trending down. ⬆️ Statistics Canada is out with their new population numbers, and Canada continues to climb – now more than 40 million people. Over the past year, Canada...Follow ICBA on Facebook
Kitchen Talk with Jock![]()
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Jordan Bateman gets 3% smarter every time he talks economics in the ICBA kitchen with our Chief Economist Jock Finlayson. So why not let everyone in on our conversation? Today, we talk inflation, interest rates, energy and productivity.![]()
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See ICBAIndependent.ca for all of Jock’s writings…
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #159: Calgary’s Wellness Desk![]()
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ICBA Wellness has been running for more than three years now, and our commitment to our award-winning program has kept us very busy. But there are many other organizations and groups doing amazing things in mental health, and worth noting.![]()
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Recently, I heard about the Calgary Public Library’s Wellness Desk. Operated at three library branches – and funded by the city and private donors – the Wellness Desk offers free access to mental health and addictions support, health information, and referral to services by calling or texting with a mental health professional.![]()
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It has been very successful: “The desks have seen an increase in demand by 110 per cent overall from 2023 to 2024, with growth at the Central Library going from 61 per cent over that same period to 110 percent from February of this year on.”![]()
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The wellness desk program has been staffed by Wood’s Homes counsellors.![]()
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Might be something to bring to British Columbia?![]()
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Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program. ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program is helping more than 100 companies and more than 10,000 construction professionals better understand mental health. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details.
🚀 Energy Takes the Lead! 🚀![]()
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Here's a thought-provoking op-ed co-written by our Chief Economist, Jock Finlayson, and Business Council of British Columbia Chief Economist Ken Peacock. 📈![]()
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"Energy Takes Its Place as B.C.'s Leading Export Sector"![]()
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Energy now represents 35% of B.C.'s total export earnings, showcasing the sector's vital role in our economy.![]()
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Read the full article to gain insights into this development and its implications for B.C.'s economic future.![]()
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Read more 👉 www.icbaindependent.ca/2024/07/17/icba-op-ed-energy-takes-its-place-as-b-c-s-leading-export-sector/![]()
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#Economy #Energy #BCEconomy #ICBA #jockfinlayson
ICBA OP/ED: Energy Takes its Place as B.C.’s Leading Export Sector
www.icbaindependent.ca
The following op/ed, co-written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of B.C. Chief Economist Ken Peacock, was first published in Business in Vancouver on July 17, 2024. The prov...
🚨 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
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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