https://youtu.be/z5EgjsAavCo By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist The forest products sector has long served as both B.C.’s leading source of exports and a foundation for jobs and other economic activity across the province. So, I was delighted to accept an...
ICBA Daily News for January 19, 2024
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on LNG talks in PG, Rachel Notley exiting stage left, and yet another difference between Canadians and Americans. 📈 Prince George was the place to be this week, as the BC Natural Resources Forum...
TRAINING THURSDAY: Brain Circuitry
Kerry and Jordan have a snow day Skype to talk about ICBA Training’s latest featured course. Understanding Brain Circuitry: Breaking the Stigma in Construction FREE for ICBA Members Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 | 11AM to 12:30PM...
ICBA ECONOMICS: Job Data Shows the Alberta Advantage Advances
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist With the release of Statistics Canada’s December 2023 Labour Force Survey, we now have the data to assess the performance of the Alberta job market over the past year. Overall, Alberta fared well, posting the second fastest...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #135: When Every Monday is Blue
While Jan. 15 was technically Blue Monday, the national mental health crisis continues every day, no doubt. The Financial Post reports the steep rise in Canadians with symptoms of depression (up 60% since 2012) and anxiety (more than doubled since 2012), as people...
IN THE NEWS: Chris Gardner talks about Immigration and the Labour Market
CHEK TV's This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir interviewed ICBA president Chris Gardner on the depth of Canada's labour shortage, particularly in the trades and construction industry. Is immigration addressing the skills gap?
TRAINING THURSDAY: Mental Health Stigma in Construction
Kerry and Jordan discuss the coming Deep Freeze – and a free webinar for ICBA members on mental health stigma. Mental Health Stigma in Construction Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 | Noon to 1PM Pacific FREE for ICBA members...
ICBA ECONOMICS: Analyzing the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of B.C.’s 2023 Job Data
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist With the release of Statistics Canada’s December Labour Force Survey, we now have the data to assess the performance of the B.C. job market over the past year. Below, I summarize the...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #134: The Sticky Stigma Situation
Every January, ICBA Wellness takes our ICBA team back through the theme of the stigma surrounding mental health. It’s a conscious decision by our team, as we know we are trying to undo generations of belief around mental wellness – and that take repetition over a long...