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Hey Big Spender: B.C.'s Changing but Vibrant Retail Sector

Hey Big Spender: B.C.'s Changing but Vibrant Retail Sector

2-Minute Brief Our review of industry statistics suggests that despite weak employment growth, the…

December 19, 2019

Hail Electricity!

Hail Electricity!

2-minute Brief B.C. scores an A+ on the composition of fuel sources used to generate electricity,…

December 12, 2019

- Low Carbon Economy

Reconciliation in Action: The Power of First Nation - Industry Partnerships in British Columbia

Reconciliation in Action: The Power of First Nation - Industry Partnerships in British Columbia

Reconciliation in Action: The Power of First Nation – Industry Partnerships in British Columbia…

November 04, 2019

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

(Not) Keeping up with the Joneses: Canada's Economy Trails Peer Countries over the Current Business Cycle

(Not) Keeping up with the Joneses: Canada's Economy Trails Peer Countries over the Current Business Cycle

2 Minute Brief: How has Canada’s economy performed over the current business cycle compared to peer…

October 07, 2019

- Prosperity Index

The Changing Work Environment Demands an Evolving Post-Secondary Ecosystem

The Changing Work Environment Demands an Evolving Post-Secondary Ecosystem

British Columbians don’t need to be told they’re living in times of enormous complexity and…

September 30, 2019

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

- Smart Tax

2019 B.C. Prosperity Index

2019 B.C. Prosperity Index

2-Minute Brief The Business Council of B.C. has partnered with the Ottawa-based Centre for the…

September 19, 2019

- Prosperity Index

B.C.'s Current Carbon Pricing System: Neither Efficient Nor Fair for Business

B.C.'s Current Carbon Pricing System: Neither Efficient Nor Fair for Business

2-Minute Brief: A tool commonly used by jurisdictions to motivate behaviours that will reduce…

September 10, 2019

- Low Carbon Economy

It's Becoming More Costly and Complex to do Business in B.C.

It's Becoming More Costly and Complex to do Business in B.C.

2-Minute Brief: The tax burden on B.C. businesses has increased significantly in recent years. This…

July 30, 2019

- Smart Tax

Creaky Ships Navigate Choppy Waters

Creaky Ships Navigate Choppy Waters

2-Minute Brief: How is the B.C. economy navigating the roughening waters of weak global growth…

July 22, 2019

Strong B.C. Job Market Leads to Significant Wage Gains in 2018

Strong B.C. Job Market Leads to Significant Wage Gains in 2018

The average hourly wage in B.C. across all-industries rose 4.1% to $26.77 in 2018. This increase…

June 05, 2019