Insights & Opinions

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

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OPINION: Canadian export industry at risk in shift to low-carbon economy

OPINION: Canadian export industry at risk in shift to low-carbon economy...

November 12, 2021

In their exasperation about stagnating living standards, Canadians have a point

Economy

In their exasperation about stagnating living standards, Canadians have a point...

November 01, 2021

OPINION: WorkSafeBC overhaul could have huge employer cost implications

Economy

OPINION: WorkSafeBC overhaul could have huge employer cost implications...

October 21, 2021

OPINION: Tourism must regain its place as one of B.C.'s most vital and visible economic engines

Economy

OPINION: Tourism must regain its place as one of B.C.'s most vital and visible economic engines...

October 13, 2021

Which industries “pay the bills” for British Columbia? An update

Economy

Which industries “pay the bills” for British Columbia? An update...

October 12, 2021

Why are average incomes in B.C. so much lower than in other Pacific Northwest regions?

Economy

Why are average incomes in B.C. so much lower than in other Pacific Northwest regions?...

October 07, 2021

OPINION: Canada’s debt load a burden on the country’s financial well-being

Economy

OPINION: Canada’s debt load a burden on the country’s financial well-being...

September 23, 2021

The inflation dragon isn't sleeping anymore

Economy

The inflation dragon isn't sleeping anymore...

September 16, 2021

The changing nature of employees’ compensation and employers’ labour costs

Economy

The changing nature of employees’ compensation and employers’ labour costs...

September 01, 2021

Time for a ‘health check’ on the tourism industry as summer winds down

Economy

Time for a ‘health check’ on the tourism industry as summer winds down...

August 26, 2021

Demographics, worker supply complicate labour shortage puzzle

Economy

Demographics, worker supply complicate labour shortage puzzle...

August 20, 2021

A snapshot of B.C.’s biggest companies

Economy

A snapshot of B.C.’s biggest companies...

August 09, 2021