Policy Perspectives

BC's 2009 Recession Crimps an Otherwise Strong Growth Performance in 2000s

BC's 2009 Recession Crimps an Otherwise Strong Growth Performance in 2000s

The recently released Provincial Economic Accounts provide an opportunity to look back at BC’s…

October 15, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

How are Unions Faring in Today's Economy?

How are Unions Faring in Today's Economy?

The month of September heralds Labour Day, making it an opportune time to review the place of trade…

October 15, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

Small Business Growth

Small Business Growth

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

October 15, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

Corporate Income Tax: Getting the Economics Right

Corporate Income Tax: Getting the Economics Right

The past decade has seen a remarkable transformation in Canada’s business tax landscape. Starting…

October 15, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

The Harmonized Sales Tax - Through an Economic Prism

The Harmonized Sales Tax - Through an Economic Prism

This issue of Policy Perspectives is guest authored by Jon Kesselman of Simon Fraser University.…

September 17, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

Winners and Losers from the Slumping Loonie...Through a British Columbia Lens

Winners and Losers from the Slumping Loonie...Through a British Columbia Lens

In the final months of 2012 the Canadian dollar was trading slightly above parity with the US…

September 08, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

It’s Bigger Than You Think: Non-Resource Manufacturing in BC

It’s Bigger Than You Think: Non-Resource Manufacturing in BC

In British Columbia the processing of resources is a highly visible part of the manufacturing…

July 08, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

Economic Growth and Tighter Labour Markets in BC: Some Implications of the Demographic Shift Ahead

Economic Growth and Tighter Labour Markets in BC: Some Implications of the Demographic Shift Ahead

Most people are aware that the population in Canada and other western countries is aging, that…

May 01, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

Forest Sector Remains a Vital Economic Engine for BC

Forest Sector Remains a Vital Economic Engine for BC

British Columbia’s forest industry is an integral part of our economy and remains one of the most…

March 10, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

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

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

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

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