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For Better or Worse? Changes to Environmental (Impact) Assessment

For Better or Worse? Changes to Environmental (Impact) Assessment

It feels like back to the future – or like being on an endless treadmill – as governments in Canada…

July 03, 2018

Will the Kids Be Alright? The Arithmetic of Productivity Trends in Canada and B.C.

Will the Kids Be Alright? The Arithmetic of Productivity Trends in Canada and B.C.

How can Canada and British Columbia improve productivity? This edition of Policy Perspectives…

June 27, 2018

Women and Work: An analysis of the changing B.C. labour market

Women and Work: An analysis of the changing B.C. labour market

An analysis of the progress made advancing women in the workforce and areas where there is more to…

June 15, 2018

Six Propositions About Digitalization and the Labour Market

Six Propositions About Digitalization and the Labour Market

How will digitalization of the economy impact the labour market? How will the next wave of…

June 08, 2018

B.C. Economy Downshifts in 2018, But Solid Growth Likely to Continue

B.C. Economy Downshifts in 2018, But Solid Growth Likely to Continue

Highlights The global economic backdrop has improved, which should help to sustain B.C.’s economic…

April 30, 2018

B.C.'s Manufacturing Sector is Growing...But Faces Competitiveness Challenges

B.C.'s Manufacturing Sector is Growing...But Faces Competitiveness Challenges

Manufacturing is a growth story for the B.C. economy over the last 10 years and is punching above…

April 11, 2018

Jobs and Skills in Demand: BC's Updated Labour Market Outlook to 2027

Jobs and Skills in Demand: BC's Updated Labour Market Outlook to 2027

On the lookout for the hottest in job trends? We've got the latest on the updated Labour Market…

March 22, 2018

Federal Budget 2018: More Spending with Little to Address Competitiveness Challenges

Federal Budget 2018: More Spending with Little to Address Competitiveness Challenges

In an environment of heightened uncertainty about NAFTA and steep tax cuts south of the border that…

February 28, 2018

BC Budget 2018 - Higher Business Taxes Plus Additional Spending Measures

BC Budget 2018 - Higher Business Taxes Plus Additional Spending Measures

Many B.C. businesses will be scrambling to adjust to significantly higher payroll costs. In her…

February 22, 2018

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