by Jordan Bateman | Nov 22, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
The NDP Government’s CleanBC program will inflict severe damage to the provincial economy, says the November 2023 edition of The Construction Monitor, published by The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) today. The Construction Monitor builds on...
by Jordan Bateman | Nov 22, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
At ICBA this month, we have been looking at how we manage our individual finances, and how that can add stress and anxiety. One of the most helpful pieces has been material on how to manage holiday stress. Here are my takeaways: 📝 Make a List, Check it Twice: Just...
by Jordan Bateman | Nov 21, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
The following was written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson: British Columbia is a relatively affluent place, enjoying a high standard of living by global standards – but cracks in the foundations of our economic success are increasingly evident. On a per person...
by Jordan Bateman | Nov 21, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on new inflation number, new construction numbers, and an old political trick that just delays the inevitable. 📈 The latest inflation numbers are out, and the Consumer Price Index slowed to 3.1% in October – down from 3.8%...
by Jordan Bateman | Nov 20, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on how government spending is costing you thousands on your mortgage, the demise of single-family homes, and if we can have our plastic straws back. 💸 In a very critical look at the Trudeau government’s fiscal policy, a...
by Jordan Bateman | Nov 17, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Workplace Safety is a team effort – and ICBA is again going to reward one of our members’ workers for their safe work practices! All ICBA members are invited to submit the names of their safest workers — as long as they meet the criteria below. The Safety Merits...