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

A Note on Business Tax Competitiveness in British Columbia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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