Ken Peacock

OPINION: Why isn't the province doing more to help forestry sector?

OPINION: Why isn't the province doing more to help forestry sector?

By any measure, forestry remains a vital economic engine for B.C., even as parts of the industry…

November 12, 2019 - Insights

BIV on Global BC: B.C.'s economic forecast downgraded

BIV on Global BC: B.C.'s economic forecast downgraded

Tyler Orton discusses B.C.'s economic forecast being downgraded. Full Article.

October 28, 2019 - Media

Vancouver Sun: Forestry crisis shows up with deepening decline in B.C.'s trade figures

Vancouver Sun: Forestry crisis shows up with deepening decline in B.C.'s trade figures

[EXCERPT] The crisis in British Columbia’s forestry sector that saw more than 20 sawmills close or…

October 28, 2019 - Media

Business in Vancouver: BCBC downgrades BC’s economic growth forecast

Business in Vancouver: BCBC downgrades BC’s economic growth forecast

[EXCERPT] B.C. will end 2019 with slower than expected economic growth, according to a Business…

October 23, 2019 - Media

News Release - Business Council of B.C. updates B.C. Economic Review and Outlook, Forecasts Headwinds and Challenges for Provincial Economy

News Release - Business Council of B.C. updates B.C. Economic Review and Outlook, Forecasts Headwinds and Challenges for Provincial Economy

Vancouver, BC – October 23, 2019 - The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has downgraded…

October 23, 2019 - Media

Keep Calm and Carry On: 2019 Q3 B.C. Economic Review and Outlook

Keep Calm and Carry On: 2019 Q3 B.C. Economic Review and Outlook

2-Minute Brief: How is the B.C. economy affected by the headwinds from weaker growth south of the…

October 23, 2019 - Reports & Research

OPINION: A close look at metrics reveals weakness in Canadian economy

OPINION: A close look at metrics reveals weakness in Canadian economy

With the federal election on the doorstep, now is a good time to look at where Canada stands in…

October 18, 2019 - Insights

Business in Vancouver: Mediocre prosperity scores point to underlying problems in B.C.

Business in Vancouver: Mediocre prosperity scores point to underlying problems in B.C.

[EXCERPT]Prosperity is in the eye of the beholder. It can mean wealth. It can mean health. It can…

September 27, 2019 - Media

The Policy Mess that is Industrial Property Taxation in B.C.

The Policy Mess that is Industrial Property Taxation in B.C.

2-Minute Brief: Property tax is the most important source of revenue for municipalities. In…

September 25, 2019 - Reports & Research

Toronto Star: Why B.C.’s forestry workers are so desperate for help and why the rest of the province should care

Toronto Star: Why B.C.’s forestry workers are so desperate for help and why the rest of the province should care

[EXCERPT]Forestry is the No. 1 engine that drives B.C.’s economy, said Ken Peacock, chief economist…

September 25, 2019 - Media

Times Colonist: B.C.’s Prosperity Index takes business beating

Times Colonist: B.C.’s Prosperity Index takes business beating

[EXCERPT] This might be beautiful British Columbia. It might even be supernatural if you buy the…

September 23, 2019 - Media

Radio NL: Interview with Ken Peacock on the B.C. Prosperity Index

Radio NL: Interview with Ken Peacock on the B.C. Prosperity Index

Listen as Radio NL host Jeff Andreas interviews Business Council of B.C. Vice President and Chief…

September 22, 2019 - Media

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