Competitive Economy

Innovation, Technology and the Environment - What is now proved was once only imagined

Innovation, Technology and the Environment - What is now proved was once only imagined

COVID-19 has consumed the attention of the world for the past several months, gradually building in…

April 15, 2020 - Environment & Energy Bulletin

- Low Carbon Economy

National fiscal responses to the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-country comparison

National fiscal responses to the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-country comparison

Many governments around the world are deliberately deactivating their economies, albeit with…

April 02, 2020 - Business Alerts

BUSINESS ALERT | Preliminary Estimates of the Impact Of COVID-19 and Related Containment Measures on the B.C. Economy in 2020

BUSINESS ALERT | Preliminary Estimates of the Impact Of COVID-19 and Related Containment Measures on the B.C. Economy in 2020

2 Minute Brief The economic impact of the COVID-19 virus is difficult to estimate because the…

March 27, 2020 - Business Alerts

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

BUSINESS ALERT | Buckle Up: Turbulence at Home and Abroad Prompts a Downgrade to Economic Outlook

BUSINESS ALERT | Buckle Up: Turbulence at Home and Abroad Prompts a Downgrade to Economic Outlook

2 Minute Brief While still early days, 2020 has already proven itself to be exceedingly disruptive.…

March 06, 2020 - BC Economic Review & Outlook

B.C. Budget 2020: Balanced...But Little to Improve B.C.'s Competitive Position

B.C. Budget 2020: Balanced...But Little to Improve B.C.'s Competitive Position

2-Minute Brief In her third full Budget, Finance Minister Carole James delivered an underwhelming…

February 19, 2020 - Business Alerts

The Economy’s Getting Bigger, But Not Much Better

The Economy’s Getting Bigger, But Not Much Better

2-Minute Brief The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has downgraded its forecast for the…

February 05, 2020 - BC Economic Review & Outlook

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

Reconciliation in Action: The Power of First Nation - Industry Partnerships in British Columbia

Reconciliation in Action: The Power of First Nation - Industry Partnerships in British Columbia

Reconciliation in Action: The Power of First Nation – Industry Partnerships in British Columbia…

November 04, 2019 - Other

Keep Calm and Carry On: 2019 Q3 B.C. Economic Review and Outlook

Keep Calm and Carry On: 2019 Q3 B.C. Economic Review and Outlook

2-Minute Brief: How is the B.C. economy affected by the headwinds from weaker growth south of the…

October 23, 2019 - BC Economic Review & Outlook

(Not) Keeping up with the Joneses: Canada's Economy Trails Peer Countries over the Current Business Cycle

(Not) Keeping up with the Joneses: Canada's Economy Trails Peer Countries over the Current Business Cycle

2 Minute Brief: How has Canada’s economy performed over the current business cycle compared to peer…

October 07, 2019 -

- Prosperity Index

The Policy Mess that is Industrial Property Taxation in B.C.

The Policy Mess that is Industrial Property Taxation in B.C.

2-Minute Brief: Property tax is the most important source of revenue for municipalities. In…

September 25, 2019 - Other

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