The following, written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson in his work with the Fraser Institute, first appeared in the Calgary Sun on October 30, 2024. There’s no getting around it. The world is consuming more energy than ever, notwithstanding a temporary slump in...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #174: Warding Off Burnout
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...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #173: New Facility in Newfoundland
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...
TRAINING TUESDAY: Leveraging Technology to enhance success with RFPs and achieve HSE goals
https://youtu.be/rRcII6qyKtE Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course. Leveraging Technology to enhance success with RFPs and achieve HSE goals Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 | 10:30-11:30 AM Pacific | Free, live webinar...
ICBA IN THE MEDIA: Responding to the Historically Close 2024 BC Election
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...
ICBA OP/ED: To address affordability, policymakers must first fix B.C.’s painful payroll picture
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...
TRAINING THURSDAY: Accountants’ Guide to Project Management
Kerry and Jordan return from hiatus to talk about ICBA’s latest featured course, Kerry’s marathon, the B.C. election, and Christmas! Accountants Guide to Project Management Live Online October 29-30, 2024 | 830AM to 1230PM...
ICBA OP/ED: NDP’s CleanBC Plan Damages Economy
The following op-ed by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of BC VP Ken Peacock first appeared in Business in Vancouver on October 16, 2024. An ever-rising carbon tax is a signature policy of the NDP government, as it is for the Trudeau government...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #172: Free Resilience Webinars
Thanks to the financial support of CCI/Kanin Construction, ICBA is able to offer two free webinars on mental health every month. Here are our two October sessions: Navigating Grief and Trauma in the Workplace: Building Strength Through Resiliency October 17, 2024, 12...