The Stronger Tomorrow, Starting Today plan provides clear actions that can build confidence and help to establish the conditions necessary for a prosperous future.
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With December’s handful of additional jobs, the total number of people working in B.C. is now down just 33,600 compared to February, a relatively modest 1.3% decline.
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The deep COVID-19 recession is placing stress on the finances of households, businesses, & governments. Now more than ever, governments should ensure everyone is paying their fair share by addressing tax and regulatory design & compliance flaws.
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In 2020, the BCBC team released over 110 research papers, columns and blog posts on a range of topics including B.C.’s economic performance and recommended actions to drive growth and opportunity. Here are our top 10 posts for 2020.
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The past year undoubtedly will be one for the record books for all the wrong reasons and there is a great deal of uncertainty about what lies ahead. Here are five economic stories that grabbed and held our attention as the year 2020 unfolded.
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After plunging by 400,000 jobs in the early weeks of the pandemic, employment in the province has almost returned to its pre-COVID level – a near-miraculous turnaround. Why has the labour market sprung back to life?
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By Ken Peacock in Economy
Employment in B.C. edged up slightly in December. The gain of 3,800 is small but welcome…
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By Colin Wong in Economy
During the tumultuous year that has been 2020, the Business Council took a leadership role in…
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By Jock Finlayson in Economy
The past year undoubtedly will be one for the record books, for all the wrong reasons. The arrival…
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By Ken Peacock in Economy
As we reflect on the last 12 months, it’s an understatement to say 2020 is shaping up to be an…
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