David Williams

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

OPINION: Canada is good at sharing, but not growing, the economic pie

OPINION: Canada is good at sharing, but not growing, the economic pie

It can be tempting to follow U.S. news and assume that Canada faces the same challenges as our…

August 05, 2020 - Insights

How are B.C.’s large employers faring through COVID-19? Results from our fourth survey

How are B.C.’s large employers faring through COVID-19? Results from our fourth survey

BCBC is collaborating with other business organizations to survey how firms in British Columbia are…

July 22, 2020 - Insights

Which private sector industries "pay the bills" for British Columbia?

Which private sector industries "pay the bills" for British Columbia?

Productivity isn’t everything, but in the long run it is almost everything. A country’s ability to…

July 20, 2020 - Insights

Business in Vancouver: Threat of second wave elsewhere is major risk for B.C.

Business in Vancouver: Threat of second wave elsewhere is major risk for B.C.

[EXCERPT]At present, Deloitte expects B.C.’s economy to contract by a little less than 5% this…

July 13, 2020 - Media

OPINION: Which private sector industries ‘pay the bills’ for Canada?

OPINION: Which private sector industries ‘pay the bills’ for Canada?

The Minster of Innovation, Science and Industry, Navdeep Bains, in May announced a new industry…

July 02, 2020 - Insights

Global News: B.C. to provide financial update in mid-July on impact of coronavirus

Global News: B.C. to provide financial update in mid-July on impact of coronavirus

[EXCERPT] The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) issued its latest B.C. Economic Review…

June 22, 2020 - Media

CTV News: Province 'slipping into deep recession': Business Council of B.C.

CTV News: Province 'slipping into deep recession': Business Council of B.C.

[EXCERPT]In a new economic review released Thursday, the Business Council of British Columbia says…

June 18, 2020 - Media

Business in Vancouver: B.C. economy downgraded again, set to shrink 7.8% in 2020: business council

Business in Vancouver: B.C. economy downgraded again, set to shrink 7.8% in 2020: business council

[EXCERPT] The Business Council of B.C. (BCBC) has downgraded the prospects of the provincial…

June 18, 2020 - Media

News Release: Business Council of B.C. issues latest economic review, expects thousands of jobs permanently lost from the 2020 Shutdown

News Release: Business Council of B.C. issues latest economic review, expects thousands of jobs permanently lost from the 2020 Shutdown

June 18, 2020 (Vancouver, B.C.) – The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has issued its Q2…

June 18, 2020 - Media

The 2020 Shutdown: How Deep is the Economic Hole?

The 2020 Shutdown: How Deep is the Economic Hole?

2 Minute Brief While pandemics are precedented, worldwide social lockdowns and economic shutdowns…

June 18, 2020 - Reports & Research

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