Policy Perspectives

Long term priorities for Canada’s post-pandemic economy

Long term priorities for Canada’s post-pandemic economy

2 Minute Brief The COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered the immediate priorities for Canadian…

March 19, 2020 - Policy Perspectives

- COVID-19

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 - Policy Perspectives

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 - Policy Perspectives

- Smart Tax

The Ease of Doing Hidden Business in Canada and B.C.

The Ease of Doing Hidden Business in Canada and B.C.

Also see this accompanying article: B.C.’s shadow economy has surged since the reversion to…

April 11, 2019 - Policy Perspectives

- Smart Tax

Growing Grey: Fiscal Policy Amid an Aging Population

Growing Grey: Fiscal Policy Amid an Aging Population

As the population ages and more people exit the workforce than naturally enter it, policy-makers…

November 05, 2018 - Policy Perspectives

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 - Policy Perspectives

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 - Policy Perspectives

What To Expect When You're Expecting [Disruption]: The Digital Economy and British Columbia

What To Expect When You're Expecting [Disruption]: The Digital Economy and British Columbia

You are in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. So, what is it — and in what ways may it…

December 06, 2017 - Policy Perspectives

Ties That Bind: Economic Ties Between BC and Alberta (2017)

Ties That Bind: Economic Ties Between BC and Alberta (2017)

BC and Alberta have especially strong economic connections and exhibit a high degree of economic…

September 11, 2017 - Policy Perspectives

A Closer Look at BC's Exports

A Closer Look at BC's Exports

As a small market jurisdiction, exports of both goods and services are the foundation of the BC…

June 13, 2017 - Policy Perspectives

Assessing The New US Administration's Impact on BC's Natural Resource Industries

Assessing The New US Administration's Impact on BC's Natural Resource Industries

What the US Administration does on trade, energy and environmental policy matters to BC’s natural…

February 03, 2017 - Policy Perspectives

Better, But Still Rising Steadily: An Update on Municipal Spending in Metro Vancouver

Better, But Still Rising Steadily: An Update on Municipal Spending in Metro Vancouver

In real per capita terms, municipal government expenditures in Metro Vancouver grew by 6.9% over…

December 08, 2016 - Policy Perspectives

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