By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist As temperatures cool and winter approaches, the Canadian construction industry may welcome the looming end of what’s been a less than stellar 2024. Amid a stagnant Canadian economy that has produced serial declines in per person...

ICBA Wellness is looking at Financial Fitness this month, and there are two free webinars for anyone who would like to check them out! Register at the links. All times Pacific: Debt Solutions...

By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist The Canadian construction industry has been forced to navigate fast-rising costs and a more complex operating environment over the past several years. Recent data point to a moderation in the pace of cost increases, but both...

After a long stretch of busy-ness – whether on construction sites or in the office – it’s natural to feel tired, and even burned out. But there are some ways to push back against that feeling: Put Rest and Recovery First: Long hours and physical demands in...

Newfoundland is taking the wrap off their brand new, $240 million mental health and addictions centre in St. John’s – and it’s a beauty. The new facility, opening in spring 2025, includes 102 care beds and a 60-bed hostel. It’s 240,000 sq. feet and includes space for...

ICBA media clips in the aftermath of the 2024 B.C. election: Chris Gardner and other business leaders share their concerns (Global) Chris Gardner tells CKNW's Jas Johal he's worried about what an NDP-Green alliance would do to the provincial economy (CKNW) BIV looks...

The following op-ed by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of British Columbia Senior VP Ken Peacock, first appeared in Business in Vancouver Oct. 17, 2024. The private sector drives innovation and economic progress. It is the source of most...