ICBA Daily News for September 21, 2023
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on mixed government messaging on housing and energy. 🏠 Ah, government – where all too often the right hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing, and in fact often works at cross purposes. At a time when housing is more...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #118: Stress Levels Rising
If you’re feeling stressed, you’re not alone: Benefits Canada reports that 38% of Canadians say they are experiencing a high level of stress – up from 27% last year. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 group benefits plan members from across Canada, found those...ICBA Daily News for September 18, 2023
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on MP housing hypocrisy, B.C. taxes killing affordability, and a hospital groundfaking. 🏠 There was a fascinating column from Chris Selley in the National Post yesterday, looking at how the Trudeau Liberals are desperately...ICBA CAST: Navigating Politics and Business: A Chat with ICBA Alberta’s Mike Martens
🎧 ICBA Alberta President Mike Martens and ICBA BC VP-Communications Jordan Bateman were chatting Wild Rose province earlier today, touching on several topics, including: 🗳 Alberta’s Political Landscape: We discussed the recent election and the commendable job...Follow ICBA on Facebook
Our Jock Finlayson digs into the BC Government's latest employment projections for the construction industry.![]()
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TL;DR -- Now is an *incredible* time to get into construction!
ICBA ECONOMICS: Focus on B.C. Construction Labour Supply & Demand
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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Economics The availability and cost of qualified workers is a day-to-day concern for many ICBA members as well as for the construction industry generally. As a large and founda...
We are thrilled to partner with Beedie Luminaries in their new BUILD apprentice bursary program.![]()
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Over the next five years, the program will help 285 tradespeople with $5.5 million in funding. Each eligible student will receive up to $20,000 over four years.![]()
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The Beedie family have been part of ICBA from our organization's very beginning -- and we thank them for supporting the next generation of construction professionals!![]()
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Beedie Luminaries
LNG is vital to BC's economic prosperity -- the world needs more Canadian energy!
So proud of the construction professionals who made this nation-building project possible!With the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion operational, Canadian oil will be able to compete in the global marketplace. Learn what this will mean for Canada and the world: bit.ly/3y1A153
TRAINING THURSDAY: Defending Your Digital Frontier - Navigating Cyber Risks for Business Success![]()
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Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course.![]()
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Defending Your Digital Frontier: Navigating Cyber Risks for Business Success![]()
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Construction had another rough year in 2023 dealing with cybercrime. According to a study by encryption software firm NordLocker, construction ranked as the top industry target for cyberattacks in two of the past three years. ![]()
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On average a Canadian business sees 40 cyber-attacks each year. When cyberattacks like data breaches and hacks occur, they can result in devastating damage. That type of event could mean the loss of your database, your contracts, your proposals, or your business operations, meaning business disruptions, lost revenue, and litigation. With the increasing reliance on technology, the risks you expose your business to increase as well! ![]()
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Cyber exposures aren’t going away and, in fact, continue to escalate. It is important to remember that no organization is immune to the impact of cybercrime. Protecting your digital assets should be a number one priority. Businesses need to be prepared if a cyberattack strikes.![]()
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This free 1.5-hour session will cover: ![]()
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• Cyber liability insurance![]()
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Join us and Nikki Keith, Principal at Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc., to learn more about how you can plan and protect yourself.
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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