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Commentary from the BCBC team on public and economic affairs in British Columbia and Canada.

Where are the private sector jobs in B.C.?

By Ken Peacock

Where are the private sector jobs in B.C.?

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BCBC: Victoria, WorkSafeBC need to better consider employer needs

Labour & Employment Policy

BCBC: Victoria, WorkSafeBC need to better consider employer needs...

May 19, 2023

The outlook for capital spending in uncertain economic times

Economy

The outlook for capital spending in uncertain economic times...

April 27, 2023

Ottawa is still behind on spurring capital investment and productivity growth

Ottawa is still behind on spurring capital investment and productivity growth...

April 27, 2023

B.C. fiscal plan gets a thumbs down from S&P Global ratings agency

Fiscal & Tax Policy

B.C. fiscal plan gets a thumbs down from S&P Global ratings agency...

April 21, 2023

Further reflections on the 2023 Federal Budget – through a B.C. Lens

Federal Government

Further reflections on the 2023 Federal Budget – through a B.C. Lens...

March 30, 2023

The true nature of our "labour shortages"

Economy

The true nature of our "labour shortages"...

March 30, 2023

B.C. labour market remains tight…and vacancies continue to abound

Economy

B.C. labour market remains tight…and vacancies continue to abound...

March 24, 2023

Provincial economic prosperity requires continued export success

Provincial economic prosperity requires continued export success...

March 23, 2023 - Economy

A snapshot of B.C.'s exports in 2022

Trade Productivity & Competitiveness

A snapshot of B.C.'s exports in 2022...

March 09, 2023

The (Slow) Evolution of the Global Energy System

Energy & Infrastructure

The (Slow) Evolution of the Global Energy System...

March 06, 2023

A prosperous economy will help B.C. improve collective outcomes

Economy

A prosperous economy will help B.C. improve collective outcomes...

February 27, 2023

Labour demand and supply: short-term vs long-term

Labour & Employment Policy

Labour demand and supply: short-term vs long-term...

February 22, 2023