Jock Finlayson

Business in Vancouver: B.C.'s recovery economy: No rebound seen for B.C. sports and entertainment

Business in Vancouver: B.C.'s recovery economy: No rebound seen for B.C. sports and entertainment

[EXCERPT] The economic impact experienced by consumer-facing service industries is uncharacteristic…

January 13, 2021 - Media

Business in Vancouver: Cautious optimism for a continued B.C. recovery

Business in Vancouver: Cautious optimism for a continued B.C. recovery

The wheels are back on B.C.'s economic bus, but potential roadblocks to a continued recovery…

January 06, 2021 - Media

Five economic stories from 2020

Five economic stories from 2020

The past year undoubtedly will be one for the record books, for all the wrong reasons. The arrival…

December 30, 2020 - Insights

Vancouver Sun: Consumer spending and real estate boost B.C.'s financial outlook

Vancouver Sun: Consumer spending and real estate boost B.C.'s financial outlook

[EXCERPT] The B.C. government is projecting a 6.2 per cent drop to the economy in 2020, and three…

December 18, 2020 - Media

OPINION: Stimulus, megaprojects buoy B.C. labour market during pandemic

OPINION: Stimulus, megaprojects buoy B.C. labour market during pandemic

As we reflect on the last 12 months, it’s an understatement to say 2020 is shaping up to be an…

December 18, 2020 - Insights

OPINION: The long economic tail of COVID-19

OPINION: The long economic tail of COVID-19

As excitement builds over the imminent arrival of one or more vaccines against the virus that…

December 14, 2020 - Insights

OPINION: Federal Clean Fuel Standard is all smoke and mirrors

OPINION: Federal Clean Fuel Standard is all smoke and mirrors

Amid the worst economic and public heath crisis in Canadian history, the federal government has…

December 04, 2020 - Insights

Initial thoughts on how the American election results may affect the economy and business community in British Columbia

Initial thoughts on how the American election results may affect the economy and business community in British Columbia

A bit more than two weeks have elapsed since the American election, and we now know enough about…

November 20, 2020 - Insights

OPINION: Long-term recovery hinges on reshaping B.C. business environment

OPINION: Long-term recovery hinges on reshaping B.C. business environment

As Premier John Horgan puts the finishing touches on his new cabinet following the BC NDP’s…

November 16, 2020 - Insights

Business in Vancouver: B.C. watchers reflect on unclear 2020 U.S. election result

Business in Vancouver: B.C. watchers reflect on unclear 2020 U.S. election result

[EXCERPT]British Columbia Business Council executive vice-president and chief policy officer Jock…

November 04, 2020 - Media

Vancouver Sun: Outcome of U.S. election matters on B.C. side of closed Canadian border

Vancouver Sun: Outcome of U.S. election matters on B.C. side of closed Canadian border

[EXCERPT] The consequences for British Columbia of Tuesday’s election in the United States are no…

November 01, 2020 - Media

An update on corporate head offices – the current picture in B.C. and Metro Vancouver

An update on corporate head offices – the current picture in B.C. and Metro Vancouver

With the B.C. election out of the way even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, the…

October 28, 2020 - Insights

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