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2015 Paris Agreement - About, Achievements, and Accounting

2015 Paris Agreement - About, Achievements, and Accounting

The 2015 Paris accord is the latest installment of multilateral agreements aimed at addressing the…

February 13, 2018

BC's Expansion Set to Continue Through 2019

BC's Expansion Set to Continue Through 2019

Amid an improving external backdrop, BC’s economic expansion remains on a healthy course with…

January 18, 2018

2018 WorkSafeBC Update

2018 WorkSafeBC Update

WorkSafeBC has set its assessment rates for 2018, and the news is generally positive for employers…

January 10, 2018

What To Expect When You're Expecting [Disruption]: The Digital Economy and British Columbia

What To Expect When You're Expecting [Disruption]: The Digital Economy and British Columbia

You are in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. So, what is it — and in what ways may it…

December 06, 2017

BC Economy Still Strong...But Downshifts in 2018

BC Economy Still Strong...But Downshifts in 2018

The British Columbia economy remains on a healthy growth track, supported by rising exports,…

November 15, 2017

The Relativism of Environmental Indicators

The Relativism of Environmental Indicators

In the case of environmental indicators and performance measures, factors such as geography,…

November 07, 2017

From Good to Great: The Benefits of Scaling Up BC Business

From Good to Great: The Benefits of Scaling Up BC Business

To build a more prosperous and innovative economy, new businesses have to be created and some…

October 31, 2017

Human Capital Policy and Practice in British Columbia: Growing the Province's Economy & Potential Through Talent

Human Capital Policy and Practice in British Columbia: Growing the Province's Economy & Potential Through Talent

This report, prepared for the Business Council by Kerry Jothen, CEO of Human Capital Strategies,…

October 10, 2017

BC Budget Update Signals Modest Tax Changes and Additional Spending Measures

BC Budget Update Signals Modest Tax Changes and Additional Spending Measures

After more than 16 years in opposition, the NDP government introduced its first budget earlier this…

September 13, 2017

Governments Focus on Employment and Labour Law Changes

Governments Focus on Employment and Labour Law Changes

There has been a renewed interest, on the part of the federal and some provincial governments, in…

September 12, 2017

Ties That Bind: Economic Ties Between BC and Alberta (2017)

Ties That Bind: Economic Ties Between BC and Alberta (2017)

BC and Alberta have especially strong economic connections and exhibit a high degree of economic…

September 11, 2017

Species At Risk

Species At Risk

The new NDP government is considering options for management of species at risk in BC, and has…

August 02, 2017

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