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VIDEO: "Off-the-books" economic activity in B.C.: Who's not paying their fare share?

“Off-the-books” transactions were worth around $11 billion in 2018, or 3.7% of provincial GDP.…

January 13, 2021 - Media

"Off-the-books" economic activity in B.C.: Who's not paying their fair share?

"Off-the-books" economic activity in B.C.: Who's not paying their fair share?

Highlights British Columbia has the dubious honour of being home to Canada’s sketchiest economy.…

January 06, 2021 - Reports & Research

How are B.C. households managing their finances through COVID-19? Part II

How are B.C. households managing their finances through COVID-19? Part II

This blog further explores survey results on how the pandemic is impacting households’ finances,…

December 07, 2020 - Insights

How are B.C. households managing their finances through COVID-19? Part I

How are B.C. households managing their finances through COVID-19? Part I

From April through July 2020, BCBC produced four surveys and several blogs exploring how large…

December 03, 2020 - Insights

VIDEO: B.C.’s Economic Recovery – Election Priorities

VIDEO: B.C.’s Economic Recovery – Election Priorities

The Business Council is offering a series of policy recommendations for the next government of…

October 20, 2020 - Media

B.C.’s Economic Recovery – Election Priorities

B.C.’s Economic Recovery – Election Priorities

The Business Council is offering a series of policy recommendations for the next government of…

October 20, 2020 - Reports & Research

OPINION: Immigration is not a cure-all for Canada’s economic woes

OPINION: Immigration is not a cure-all for Canada’s economic woes

Jock Finlayson is the Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer of the Business Council of…

October 13, 2020 - Insights

Is the jockey encouraged to flog the horse? The incentives facing Canada Revenue Agency’s tax auditors

Is the jockey encouraged to flog the horse? The incentives facing Canada Revenue Agency’s tax auditors

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the tax laws for the Government of Canada and most…

October 06, 2020 - Insights

VIDEO: The Long and Winding Road to Recovery

VIDEO: The Long and Winding Road to Recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic to date has caused over 33 million infections and 1 million fatalities…

October 01, 2020 - Media

The Long and Winding Road to Recovery

The Long and Winding Road to Recovery

2-minute Brief The COVID-19 pandemic to date has caused over 33 million infections and 1 million…

October 01, 2020 - Reports & Research

LNG's Role in Enabling Global Energy Transitions - And What It Means for British Columbia

LNG's Role in Enabling Global Energy Transitions - And What It Means for British Columbia

Highlights Throughout history, societies have transitioned to energy sources with higher power…

August 12, 2020 - Reports & Research

The clock is ticking for Canada's labour market

The clock is ticking for Canada's labour market

The COVID-19 pandemic caused the most severe downturn in the Canadian labour market since the…

August 06, 2020 - Insights

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