Business Council of British Columbia

BCBC finds it troubling that the government has failed to produce a broad situational & comparative review of B.C.’s workers’ compensation system prior to embarking on a path that may lead to substantive, disruptive & very costly changes. #bcecon http://ow.ly/S8Yk50GvuFN

Before 2020, tourism stood out as one of our most vital & visible #bcecon engines. It can be again, but to reach its potential the industry must expand & improve its bonds with other B.C. sectors & suppliers & grow more large tourism-related businesses. https://bcbc.com//opinion-tourism-must-regain-its-place-as

Natural resources & gateway services make up 2/3 of #bcecon. Forestry, mining, agri-food & energy are about , while transport & logistics services associated with @PortVancouver, @rupertport, @YVR & B.C.’s road & rail transport systems make up the rest. http://ow.ly/dsLM50GqhZv

British Columbia offers a lower average standard of living than all other Pacific Northwest regions except Idaho. This is mainly a result of B.C.’s (and Canada’s) lower labour productivity growth over time. #bcecon #cdnecon #livingstandards #bcpoli http://ow.ly/cGlI50GnQYi

The BC Assembly of First Nations and the BCBC have renewed their landmark five-year partnership to continue advancing meaningful economic #reconciliation & self-determination for First Nations peoples living in British Columbia. #bcecon Read more: http://ow.ly/4CSD50Gick7

A bit more than two weeks have elapsed since the American election, and we now know enough about the results to offer a few initial thoughts on the implications for the B.C. economy and the local business community. #bcecon #uspoli #uselection https://bcbc.com//initial-thoughts-on-how-the-american-ele

Don’t forget your local retailer, restaurant or grocery store is someone’s workplace. Wear a mask, maintain your distance & be kind to help maintain a safe environment for everyone who relies on these places for their livelihood, goods or services.

Canada must think carefully about the design of the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS). A badly designed and rushed CFS that does not fully consider economic impacts & unintended consequences is neither smart policy nor smart politics. #cdnecon #cdnpoli http://ow.ly/l9qv50Co9Bc

Despite notable rebounds in overall employment & GDP in recent months, the pandemic continues to cloud the future for many industries in which women had significant representation. RBC #cdnecon https://royal-bank-of-canada-2124.docs.contently.com/v/cana

As B.C. institutions grapple with delivery and demand changes for education, training and research, we believe that government should provide stable funding for educating B.C. students and consider incentives to help PSE institutions respond. Learn more about our suggestions to support the PSE at: strongertomorrowbc.com. #strongertomorrow #bceducation

We recognize we don’t have all the answers, but what we do know is we want to be a part of the solution. Now more than ever, we need to collaborate & focus on ensuring B.C. not only survives this pandemic but thrives. #bcpoli #wereallinthistogether #teamBC BC LNG Alliance, BC Chamber of Commerce, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, BC Council of Forest Industries, MABC - Mining Association of British Columbia, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC http://ow.ly/kcKL50CogXO