Business Council of British Columbia

An Updated Look at BC’s Inventory of Major Capital Projects

In this issue of Policy Perspectives, we provide a summary of capital spending on “major” projects…

December 08, 2014 - Policy Perspectives

The Underground Economy

“Underground” economic activity takes different forms and includes the production/provision of both…

October 08, 2014 - Policy Perspectives

BC’s Tourism Industry: Positioned for Growth

In BC, tourism supports and sustains jobs in every region and serves as the economic backbone of…

August 06, 2014 - Policy Perspectives

A Note on Business Tax Competitiveness in British Columbia

It’s slightly more than one year since BC scrapped the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and returned to…

June 02, 2014 - Policy Perspectives

BC's High Technology Exports: A Solid Base to Grow From

British Columbia is home to an economically significant and notably diversified high technology…

March 10, 2014 - Policy Perspectives

Policy Perspectives: The Economic Benefits of Encouraging Small Businesses to Grow

The role of small businesses necessarily features prominently in any discussion of the British…

October 31, 2013 - Policy Perspectives

Productivity: BC's Position and Why We Should Care

Over the long term, productivity levels and growth rates are the most important factors determining…

September 06, 2013 - Policy Perspectives

Surge in Cross Border Shopping Weighs on Retail Sales in BC

The additional consumer purchasing power stemming from the stronger Canadian dollar, recent…

June 05, 2013 - Policy Perspectives

Understanding Economic Development and Reconciliation with First Nations in BC: The Case for Accelerating Economic Engagement

Jurisdictions around the world have engaged in a wide variety of initiatives to reconcile the…

February 28, 2013 - Policy Perspectives

Thinking Through the Economic Consequences of Higher Taxes

As policy-makers in various jurisdictions consider options to generate more revenue by raising tax…

December 06, 2012 - Policy Perspectives

A Snapshot of British Columbia's International Exports: Commodities (Still) Rule

The latest issue of the Business Council’s economic newsletter, Policy Perspectives, provides a…

October 09, 2012 - Policy Perspectives

Canada Joins the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Canada is now actively negotiating for a formal spot in what many expect will become the world’s…

August 08, 2012 - Policy Perspectives

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