ICBA ECONOMICS: Two Hard Truths About Canada’s Trade
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Canada is a mid-sized economy, responsible for less than 2% of global production of goods and services – a proportion that has fallen gently over the past two decades. Closer to home, we represent approximately 8% of all...TRAINING THURSDAY: Lien on Me
Kerry and Jordan recap the ICBA Construction Innovation Summit (no need to welcome our robot overlords quite yet) and highlight ICBA’s latest featured course! The Nuts and Bolts of Builders’ Liens (Live Online) 1.5 BC Housing CPD Points Friday, November 17, 2023...CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS: Merit Nova Scotia’s Paul Dubé
We go coast-to-coast in this episode, as ICBA BC’s Jordan Bateman and Merit Nova Scotia’s Paul Dubé discuss the Construction Innovation Summit, housing affordability, and the carbon tax. They explore the potential of AI in the construction industry and the...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #124: Money Worries
Inflation and financial stress is taking a serious toll on Canadians’ mental health says a new RBC study – and it’s affecting every generation. A staggering 72% of Canadians report that money worries are constantly on their minds. This stress cuts across...Follow ICBA on Facebook
Congratulations to the thousands of men and women who made this nation-building project possible! You have literally built Canadian prosperity!![]()
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TMX: Now up and running!![]()
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#get2yes #got2yesTrans Mountain Announces Milestones of Commercial Service for Expanded System.![]()
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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #148: Suicide Prevention![]()
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This month at ICBA Wellness, we’re looking at suicide prevention – ways to help both ourselves and others, and to connect to important services at the moment of need.![]()
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In the past year, Canada took a giant leap forward with the launch of 9-8-8, a national suicide crisis hotline, staffed 24-7 (we’ve written about the genesis of 9-8-8, and the work of MP Todd Doherty before).![]()
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But it often still takes a friend or loved one noticing a sign or a comment or a vibe or a feeling that something isn’t right – and then saying something. Some of the signs that experts say to watch out for:![]()
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• Talking about wanting to die, great guilt or shame, or being a burden to others![]()
• Feeling empty, hopeless, trapped, or having no reason to live, extremely sad, more anxious, agitated, or full of rage, or being in unbearable emotional or physical pain![]()
• Changing behavior, such as making a plan or researching ways to die, withdrawing from friends, saying goodbye, giving away important items, making a will, taking dangerous risks, displaying extreme mood swings, eating or sleeping more or less, or using drugs or alcohol more often.![]()
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For each other’s sakes, let’s keep our eyes and ears open.![]()
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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.
Thanks Epscan Industries Ltd.!At Epscan, we understand that managing finances can be challenging, whether it's navigating through times of having extra cash or figuring out the tight spots. That's why we're excited to highlight the fantastic resources available through our friends at ICBA - Independent Contractors and Businesses Association.![]()
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They've teamed up with the Credit Counseling Society to offer a comprehensive suite of courses designed to provide practical, real-life financial guidance.![]()
Whether you're planning for a vacation, gearing up for future purchases, thinking about retirement or home ownership, dealing with inflation, using credit wisely, managing debt, or setting a budget - ICBA's courses are tailored to help those in the construction industry and related fields enhance their financial understanding.![]()
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Expand your knowledge and improve your life. Connect with ICBA for valuable information that makes financial sense. It’s a great way to take charge of your financial health and ensure a secure future.![]()
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#ICBA #bluecollar #construction #livebetter #retirewell #gratitude #learn #money #moneymatters #NoMoreDebt #earntolearn #creditcounseling
Today, on this Day of Mourning, we pause to honour the lives of those that have been injured or lost their lives to workplace injury or disease in B.C.![]()
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And we re-commit ourselves to making sure we do everything we can to protect workers.
Spend too much, drive Canada into further debt, no plan to get out of it, and raise taxes: that's the Trudeau Budget. Full Merit Canada analysis at merit-canada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/InSite-Budget-Spring-2024-Web.pdf
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