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ICBA RESPONSE: Federal Budget Does Nothing To Attract Investment, Build Economy

by Jordan Bateman | Feb 28, 2018 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS

Four thoughts from ICBA on the 2018-19 federal budget that came down yesterday: #1 – No Vision for B.C. Infrastructure We are disappointed that the federal budget did not contain any clear commitments on any of the following important projects for B.C.: Metro...

NEWS: ICBA Wins 3 Coveted Reed Awards for Site C Pink Slip Campaign

by Jordan Bateman | Feb 28, 2018 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS

Last night, ICBA won three coveted Reed Awards from American organization Campaigns & Elections for our Site C pink slip campaign.  The Reed Awards, named after Campaigns & Elections founder Stanley Foster Reed, embody excellence in political campaigning,...

NEWS RELEASE – NDP Budget Puts Economy on Autopilot, Hikes Taxes: ICBA

by ICBA | Feb 20, 2018 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS

VICTORIA – The NDP Government’s first B.C. Budget in 17 years is balanced, but it’s clear far more attention was given to spending taxpayer dollars than to growing the economy, says the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA). “This budget puts the...

ICBA CAST: BC Budget, PipeVine, Pattullo, BUILDEX

by Jordan Bateman | Feb 19, 2018 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS

ICBA CAST: Chris and Jordan ponder the NDP Government’s PipeVine War, the Pattullo Bridge announcement, the big NDP budget, our week at BUILDEX and more.

IN THE NEWS: ICBA Releases Its 2018 Wage & Benefit Survey

by Jordan Bateman | Feb 16, 2018 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS

The 2018 edition of the ICBA Wage and Benefit Survey has been all over the media, and rightfully so: it highlights that construction workers are looking at a 10% wage boost over the next two years, and that there are critical shortages in several trades. See the...
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There's nothing more popular than a tax on someone else -- but is the speculation tax actually achieving the goal of making housing more affordable? ... See MoreSee Less

Is the Speculation Tax working? Depends who you ask. - The Orca

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New data on B.C.’s speculation tax continues to fuel debate...
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#BellLetsTalk Day is coming up Jan. 28, and ICBA is proud to support initiatives like this one, which open up much-needed conversations about mental health.

Check out icba.ca/letstalk for a list of ICBA Training live webinars on mental health and dealing with issues like stigma, bullying, discrimination, anxiety and more.

This year, let’s talk about mental health, let’s get equipped, and let’s make a difference.
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ICBA WORKPLACE WELLNESS: Bell Let's Talk Day 2021

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January 28, 2021, is Bell Let's Talk Day, a remarkable initiative where Canadians pause to discuss mental health. This spring, ICBA will launch a new Workplace Wellness Program -- where members can ge...
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Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC

January 28th is Bell Let's Talk Day, and mental health is front and centre in many conversations. Kerry and Jordan look at two upcoming ICBA Training live webinars on the topic:

Understanding Brain Circuitry - Why All The Stigma? -- Jan. 22
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The Wellness Series: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health Issues in the Workplace -- Jan. 29
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All of us in BC should really, really, really, really hope BC's oil and gas investment bounces back. Our economy desperately needs it. ... See MoreSee Less

CAPP projects $1 billion increase in BC upstream investment

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CAPP forecasts modest recovery in Canadian oil and gas upstream in 2021
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For the first time since the October 2018 municipal election, North Vancouver District Council actually approved two residential developments.

Even more shocking, one of them is rental -- the first purpose-built rental to be approved in that municipality in 17 years.
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North Van District approves 481 units in two major developments

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'We’re catching up on decades and decades of disinvestment in rental housing.'
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👏 Thank you for standing up for the democratic right to a secret ballot, Greg Kyllo! ... See MoreSee Less

SOUND OFF: The premier’s mission to legalize peer pressure

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THIS PAST FALL, British Columbians from all corners of our province - myself included - headed to the polls to...
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Although half of workers have experienced or witnessed bullying, policies and laws dealing with it are far less prevalent. Our Bullying in the Workplace webinar Feb 10 will answer your questions about how to protect your staff. Register now: http://ow.ly/JBAF30rsF5n

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For more than 45 years, the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has been the voice of B.C.’s construction industry.

Today, ICBA represents more than 3,000 members and clients, is one of the leading third-party providers of group health and retirement benefits in B.C., and the single largest sponsor of trades apprentices in the province. ICBA undertakes public policy research, advocacy initiatives, and provides training focused on the construction sector and responsible resource development.

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