Greg D'Avignon

News Release: Business Council welcomes government’s strong support for families, consumer facing businesses and those impacted by the ongoing pandemic

News Release: Business Council welcomes government’s strong support for families, consumer facing businesses and those impacted by the ongoing pandemic

But Budget 2021 misses investment attraction and policy actions required to fully participate in…

April 20, 2021 - Media

OPINION: We need a post-pandemic vision for investment, jobs and opportunity in British Columbia

OPINION: We need a post-pandemic vision for investment, jobs and opportunity in British Columbia

B.C. has recently entered the third wave of the pandemic and, with rising cases and an increase in…

April 20, 2021 - Insights

News Release: “Spend now, pay (much) later” federal budget missing strategic focus to enable stronger economic growth in a competitive world

News Release: “Spend now, pay (much) later” federal budget missing strategic focus to enable stronger economic growth in a competitive world

Short term support measures are welcome, but Canada needs bold action over the medium term as…

April 19, 2021 - Media

Business Council of British Columbia statement on the B.C. government sectoral targets announcement

Business Council of British Columbia statement on the B.C. government sectoral targets announcement

March 26, 2021 (Vancouver, B.C.) – In response to the B.C. Government’s announcement on sectoral…

March 26, 2021 - Media

Business Council of British Columbia statement on B.C. Government decision on Site C

Business Council of British Columbia statement on B.C. Government decision on Site C

February 26, 2021 (Vancouver, B.C.) – The Business Council of British Columbia has released the…

February 26, 2021 - Media

Vancouver Sun: Site C Decision: Here's what people are saying

Vancouver Sun: Site C Decision: Here's what people are saying

[EXCERPT]The Business Council of British Columbia said it will hold the province to its assurance…

February 26, 2021 - Media

SUBMISSION: 2021 Federal Pre-Budget Letter to the Minister of Finance

SUBMISSION: 2021 Federal Pre-Budget Letter to the Minister of Finance

The Business Council of B.C. offered its advice and recommendations to Minister Chrystia Freeland…

February 22, 2021 - Submissions & Presentations

GeekWire: Life sciences leaders see big opportunity for more collaboration across Seattle and Vancouver

GeekWire: Life sciences leaders see big opportunity for more collaboration across Seattle and Vancouver

[EXCERPT] In 2016, B.C. Cancer Agency chief Dr. Malcolm Moore traveled from Vancouver to Seattle…

February 06, 2021 - Media

OPINION: Collaboration remains key in 2021

OPINION: Collaboration remains key in 2021

You can feel the pace of change accelerating everyday and it will only get faster. Our lives have…

February 02, 2021 - Insights

OPINION: B.C.’s critical role in building a healthy recovery

OPINION: B.C.’s critical role in building a healthy recovery

The global effort to develop and distribute COVID-19 vaccinations and therapeutics offer fresh hope…

January 25, 2021 - Insights

Business in Vancouver: B.C.'s recovery economy: Fast-changing job market spurs new approach to training

Business in Vancouver: B.C.'s recovery economy: Fast-changing job market spurs new approach to training

[EXCERPT] British Columbia started 2020 with an enviable low unemployment rate of 4.5%. But between…

January 20, 2021 - Media

SeaWest News: B.C. salmon farm closures trigger “ghost town” fears

SeaWest News: B.C. salmon farm closures trigger “ghost town” fears

[EXCERPT]Prior to the Discovery Islands’ decision, the B.C. Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA)…

January 03, 2021 - Media

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