Greg D'Avignon

Times Colonist: ‘Coasting’ budget fails to boost economy: critics

Times Colonist: ‘Coasting’ budget fails to boost economy: critics

[EXCERPT] B.C.’s has unveiled a “coasting” budget lacking building blocks for increased…

February 19, 2020 - Media

News1130: Business leaders 'disappointed' and 'worried' about B.C. budget

News1130: Business leaders 'disappointed' and 'worried' about B.C. budget

[EXCERPT] With the budget unveiled in Victoria on Tuesday, some business leaders are weighing in on…

February 19, 2020 - Media

CTV News: Top earners pay more in B.C. budget that includes record capital spending

CTV News: Top earners pay more in B.C. budget that includes record capital spending

[EXCERPT]The Business Council of British Columbia was critical of the government's new tax bracket,…

February 18, 2020 - Media

Canadian Press: What people are saying about the B.C. budget

Canadian Press: What people are saying about the B.C. budget

[EXCERPT] “We needed a budget that recognizes the province is operating in an increasingly…

February 18, 2020 - Media

Globe and Mail: B.C. budget hikes taxes on top income earners; provincial debt set to rise

Globe and Mail: B.C. budget hikes taxes on top income earners; provincial debt set to rise

[EXCERPT]British Columbia remains one of the strongest provinces in the country for labour markets…

February 18, 2020 - Media

Times Colonist: B.C. budget: Province unveils new taxes on soft drinks, high earners

Times Colonist: B.C. budget: Province unveils new taxes on soft drinks, high earners

[EXCERPT]The B.C. Business Council of B.C. complained that the budget, while balanced, will do…

February 18, 2020 - Media

Business in Vancouver: B.C. budget stays balanced, provides new benefits for families

Business in Vancouver: B.C. budget stays balanced, provides new benefits for families

[EXCERPT] The Business Council of B.C. (BCBC) welcomed the fact the fact the budget is balanced,…

February 18, 2020 - Media

News Release: Business Council Welcomes Balanced Budget, but Urges Stronger Government Focus and Action to Ensure Medium-Term Prosperity

News Release: Business Council Welcomes Balanced Budget, but Urges Stronger Government Focus and Action to Ensure Medium-Term Prosperity

February 18, 2020 (Victoria, B.C.) – The Business Council of British Columbia welcomes the balanced…

February 18, 2020 - Media

Global B.C.: Port of Vancouver faces ‘backlog’ with more than 40 ships at anchor amid protests, blockades

Global B.C.: Port of Vancouver faces ‘backlog’ with more than 40 ships at anchor amid protests, blockades

[EXCERPT] President and CEO of the Business Council of British Columbia Greg D’Avignon said it’s…

February 18, 2020 - Media

BIV Podcast: B.C.'s economic opportunities in a Hobbesian world

BIV Podcast: B.C.'s economic opportunities in a Hobbesian world

[EXCERPT]It's a Hobbesian world out there, says Business Council of BC president and CEO Greg…

January 16, 2020 - Media

Business in Vancouver: U.S. CEOs resistant to Vancouver’s charms

Business in Vancouver: U.S. CEOs resistant to Vancouver’s charms

[EXCERPT]“We’re not being aggressive enough as a country or as a province around thinking about the…

January 16, 2020 - Media

Business in Vancouver: Outlook 2020: Spending, services to drive B.C. growth

Business in Vancouver: Outlook 2020: Spending, services to drive B.C. growth

[EXCERPT] After downgrading its 2019 outlook for B.C.’s economy three times, the Business Council…

January 09, 2020 - Media

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