NEWS!
May 3, 2012
Bill 14 amendments position BC as a leader in Canada, bringing clarity to definition of traumatic and cumulative workplace stress
The Business Council of British Columbia recognizes the government’s legislative amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act, 2011 (Bill 14) as important improvements to moving the legislation forward.
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April 27, 2012
Prosperity depends on economic sustainability
Article by Jock Finlayson appearing in the April 27, 2012 edition of The Vancouver Sun.
April 27, 2012
BCBC Welcomes Progress in Negotiating the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
The Business Council of British Columbia supports the Government of Canada’s efforts to finalize the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), and encourages the government to continue to look for ways to expand trade opportunities with other global markets, including in Asia.
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April 27, 2012
Business Council of British Columbia remembers
142 workers lost in workplace accidents in 2011
The Business Council of British Columbia joins with the BC Federation of Labour and WorkSafeBC to observe the National Day of Mourning to honour the memory of workers who have been killed or injured as a result of work place incidents.
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April 23, 2012
U.S. manufacturing rebounding:
But Canada is not following suit, despite global circumstances that favour expansion
Article by Jock Finlayson appearing in the April 23, 2012 edition of The Vancouver Sun.
April 17, 2012
Reform of Federal Environmental Review
an Opportunity to Advance Shared Prosperity
through Canadian Resource Development
The Business Council of British Columbia welcomed today's changes to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) and related regulations as an important and necessary step in advancing an economic agenda that is aligned with the opportunities available to strengthen Canada's economic well-being.
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April 2, 2012
Long term transportation plan to help realize
British Columbia’s Asia Pacific Opportunity
The Business Council of British Columbia welcomes The Pacific Gateway Transportation Strategy as set forward today by the provincial government.
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March 30, 2012
2012 Federal Budget:
Fiscal Restraint with New Policy Directions
Business Council's review of the 2012 Federal Budget.
March 30, 2012
Federal Budget Presentation
Presentation by Jock Finlayson to the KPMG 2012 Federal Budget Breakfast.
March 29, 2012
Business Council Supports Federal Budget Focused on Competitiveness and Opportunity
The Business Council of British Columbia welcomes today’s Federal Budget with its focus on competitiveness and fiscal prudence in the face of a globally fragile economy and an aging Canadian population.
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March 14, 2012
Resource Industries Drive
Investment Spending Higher in BC
The release of Statistics Canada's annual Public and Private Investment survey provides information on recent business capital spending and affords a useful glimpse into where and how much BC businesses are planning to invest in the coming year. (more...)
February 29, 2012
Submission re Environmental Mitigation Policy
Business Council's submission regarding the current version of the BC Ministry of Environment's proposed Environmental Mitigation Policy
February 23, 2012
2012 BC Budget:
Fiscal Caution Amid Economic Turbulence
Business Council's review of the 2012 Provincial Budget.
February 3, 2012
Business Council Welcomes Vision to Make BC a Global Leader in Natural Gas and LNG Export
The Business Council fully endorses the framework outlined by the Province today to make BC a global leader in the sustainable production of natural gas and its export to global markets. The Province’s strategy promises to benefit our economy and all British Columbians for decades to come.
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January 25, 2012
BCBC Announces Addition of Policy and Communications Expertise to Help Realize BC's Full Potential
The Business Council today announced the addition of top level talent to the organization with a mandate to build on the Council’s 45-year history of excellence in public policy research, collaboration, advocacy and leadership – underpinned by a vision to realize BC’s full potential.
Tom Syer will serve as Vice President of Policy and Communications, while Denise Dalmer assumes the position of Director of Environment and Sustainability.
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January 7, 2012
Canada's Overall Economic Growth will be Sluggish
Article by Jock Finlayson appearing in the January 7, 2011 edition of The Vancouver Sun.
December 5, 2011
Canada's Inefficient Regulatory Processes Stifle Job Growth
Article by Jock Finlayson appearing in Troy Media
November 30, 2011
EI Premium Rate Setting
Business Council submission to the Employment Insurance Rate Setting Consultation.
October 7, 2011
People, Skills and Prosperity:
The BC Labour Market in a Post-Recession Context
An analysis of BC's demographics and key labour market trends by Ken Peacock and Jock Finlayson.
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Economic
March 30, 2012
2012 Federal Budget:
Fiscal Restraint with New Policy Directions
Business Council's review of the 2012 Federal Budget.
March 30, 2012
Federal Budget Presentation
Presentation by Jock Finlayson to the KPMG 2012 Federal Budget Breakfast.
March 14, 2012
Resource Industries Drive
Investment Spending Higher in BC
The release of Statistics Canada's annual Public and Private Investment survey provides information on recent business capital spending and affords a useful glimpse into where and how much BC businesses are planning to invest in the coming year. (more...)
February 23, 2012
2012 BC Budget:
Fiscal Caution Amid Economic Turbulence
Business Council's review of the 2012 Provincial Budget.
January 11, 2012
Some Thoughts on the Changing Global
Economic Landscape and the Outlook for 2012
Presentation by Jock Finlayson to the Natural Resource Forum in Prince George.
January 7, 2012
Canada's Overall Economic Growth will be Sluggish
Article by Jock Finlayson appearing in the January 7, 2011 edition of The Vancouver Sun.
Labour and Employment
November 30, 2011
EI Premium Rate Setting
Business Council submission to the Employment Insurance Rate Setting Consultation.
October 7, 2011
People, Skills and Prosperity:
The BC Labour Market in a Post-Recession Context
An analysis of BC's demographics and key labour market trends by Ken Peacock and Jock Finlayson.
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September 1, 2011
Readying for the Reality of an Aging Workplace
Article appearing in the Fall 2011 is of PeopleTalk magazine, published by the BC Human Resources Management Association
Education & Skills
December 2010
2010 Biennial Skills and Attributes Survey Report
The Business Council's 2010 report highlights the skills and attributes that major BC employers are looking for in new hires.
Environment
February 29, 2012
Submission re Environmental Mitigation Policy
Business Council's submission regarding the current version of the BC Ministry of Environment's proposed Environmental Mitigation Policy
November 7, 2011
Cosmetic Pesticides
Business Council Submission to the Special Legislative Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides.
Aboriginal
April 10, 2012
Building Relationships with First Nations
Paper published by the Government of British Columbia on building relationships and doing business with First Nations
Other
July 12, 2011
Proposed Office of Muncipal Auditor General
Business Council letter to Deputy Minister Don Fast offering input on the proposed office of Municipal Auditor General.
May 21, 2011
Median Household Income Doesn't Cover Costs
Article by Jock Finlayson on Metro Vancouver's Regional Growth Strategy which appeared in the May 21, 2011 edition of The Vancouver Sun.
May 5, 2011
Business Coalition Asks Metro to Allow Dialogue to Resolve Regional Growth Strategy Flaws
The British Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the Business Council of British Columbia and the Urban Development Institute are asking Metro Vancouver
and its member municipalities to agree to allow their participation in the non-binding resolution process that is being established to settle the Regional Growth Strategy. (continued...)
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