by ICBA | Mar 2, 2016 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
At the 19th annual CEO breakfast, B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong and economist Mark Casaletto confirmed that B.C. will continue to be a beacon for investment and a driving force for opportunities in Canada. Speaking to a crowd of nearly 300, they re-enforced a...
by ICBA | Feb 22, 2016 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Submit your public comments for these responsible resource proposals The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) has been busy, opening three major projects for public comment in February. Projects like Woodfibre LNG, the Ajax mine, and Pacific Northwest are...
by ICBA | Feb 5, 2016 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Think back to your last family reunion. Amidst semi-awkward handshakes and hugs – there seem to be certain taboo conversation topics that are avoided at all costs. Topics like political ideology and religion to name a few. There’s a new big bad taboo subject in B.C....
by ICBA | Jan 25, 2016 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Today, the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) added its voice to supporters of the $5.4 billion Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP). ICBA President Philip Hochstein told a National Energy Board panel hearing final arguments from intervenors...
by ICBA | Jan 19, 2016 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
1. Safe This pipeline has been operating safely for 60 years. Kinder Morgan and other members of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association spent more than $1.4 billion last year on pipeline safety. 2. Responsible As this project is a twinning of an existing...