David Williams

Long term priorities for Canada’s post-pandemic economy

Long term priorities for Canada’s post-pandemic economy

2 Minute Brief The COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered the immediate priorities for Canadian…

March 19, 2020 - Reports & Research

Who is the fairest one of all? Part III

Who is the fairest one of all? Part III

One of the twelve indicators in the British Columbia Prosperity Index is income inequality, using a…

March 16, 2020 - Insights

BUSINESS ALERT | Buckle Up: Turbulence at Home and Abroad Prompts a Downgrade to Economic Outlook

BUSINESS ALERT | Buckle Up: Turbulence at Home and Abroad Prompts a Downgrade to Economic Outlook

2 Minute Brief While still early days, 2020 has already proven itself to be exceedingly disruptive.…

March 06, 2020 - Reports & Research

OPINION: Canada should play to its export strengths: natural resources and transportation equipment

OPINION: Canada should play to its export strengths: natural resources and transportation equipment

Anyone who has played a competitive sport knows that winning involves honing and playing to your…

February 12, 2020 - Insights

Business in Vancouver: Business council downgrades B.C.’s economic forecast

Business in Vancouver: Business council downgrades B.C.’s economic forecast

Expect the B.C. economy to ease off the gas pedal this year a little more than what was originally…

February 06, 2020 - Media

The Economy’s Getting Bigger, But Not Much Better

The Economy’s Getting Bigger, But Not Much Better

2-Minute Brief The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has downgraded its forecast for the…

February 05, 2020 - Reports & Research

News Release - Business Council of B.C. Downgrades Forecasts for Provincial Economy

News Release - Business Council of B.C. Downgrades Forecasts for Provincial Economy

The economy is getting bigger, but not much better Vancouver, B.C. – February 5, 2020 - The…

February 05, 2020 - Media

OPINION: Is Canada’s economy keeping up with the Joneses? Unfortunately, the answer is no

OPINION: Is Canada’s economy keeping up with the Joneses? Unfortunately, the answer is no

David Williams is vice-president of policy at the Business Council of British Columbia. Jock…

December 05, 2019 - Insights

Macleans: The most important Canadian economic charts to watch in 2020

Macleans: The most important Canadian economic charts to watch in 2020

[EXCERPT] Back to 2008 for business investment Sluggish business investment is a key factor behind…

December 04, 2019 - Media

VIDEO: Productivity and Prosperity: Is Canada Keeping up with the Joneses?

VIDEO: Productivity and Prosperity: Is Canada Keeping up with the Joneses?

B.C. Business Summit 2019 | November 20, 2019 Presentation by the Business Council of British…

December 04, 2019 - Media

Who is the fairest one of all? Part II

Who is the fairest one of all? Part II

BCBC recently released its inaugural British Columbia Prosperity Index. One of the twelve…

December 02, 2019 - Insights

Financial Post: Alberta needs Canada to ditch the complacency and take action on the economy

Financial Post: Alberta needs Canada to ditch the complacency and take action on the economy

[EXCERPT]Sadly, our living standards have also taken a hit deteriorating nearly six per cent from…

November 27, 2019 - Media

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