Business Council of British Columbia
Business Council of British Columbia
Business Council of British Columbia
Business Council of British Columbia

British Columbia Business Council - We are a collaborative organization with a diverse membership and shared love of this province, we work with various interest groups to form a single unified voice for our future economic health.

THE LATEST NEWS!

Register for Outlook 2020 Chapter 4
Chapter Four of the Outlook 2020 Summit Series is taking place on Friday, April 23, 2010. Please visit www.outlook2020bc.com to register or our Outlook 2020 Homepage to find out more information about the Summit Series and Papers.

February 10, 2010
Virginia Greene - Torch Relay
View a slideshow of Virginia's Greene's Torch Relay (30 MB, Windows Media format)


Economic
March 5, 2010
Federal Budget Signals Restraint...But Later
The Business Council's initial review of the March 4th Federal Budget, which marks the transition from a period of large recession-fighting deficits to a renewed era of fiscal restraint.

March 3, 2010
A Cautious Budget for Uncertain Times
The Business Council's initial review of the March 2nd Provincial Budget, which re-affirms the government's intention to bring the budget back into balance by the end of its mandate.

February 5, 2010
Submission on the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy
Business Council Comments on the Nov 2009 draft of Metro Vancouver's Regional Growth Strategy.

February 3, 2010
Business Council Recommendations for the Upcoming Federal Budget
Letter to Finance Minister James Flaherty

January 21, 2010
The HST: Smart Tax Policy for British Columbia
Presentation by Jock Finlayson to "Towards a Harmonized Sales Tax" HST Symposium.

September 29, 2009
Some Thoughts On Industrial Property Taxation in British Columbia
Presentation by Jock Finlayson to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities 2009 Convention.


Labour and Employment

Infrastructure

Education & Skills

Environment
February 12, 2010
Comments on the Cosmetic Use of Pesticides in B.C.
Business Council's submission to the provincial government as part of the public consultation on cosmetic use of pesticides.

January 26, 2010
Submission to the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action and Clean Energy
Business Council comments and recommendations on a number of the issues considered by the Green Energy Advisory Task Force.

August 12, 2009
Canada's Offset System for Greenhouse Gases
Business Council comments on the federal government's recently gazetted Offset System for Greenhouse Gases, comprised of the documents Program Rules and Guidance for Project Proponents and Program Rules for Verification and Guidance for Verification Bodies


Aboriginal

Other
Now's The Time Apprenticeship Engagement Campaign




 
PUBLICATIONS BC Economic Index
January 12, 2010
A Strong Finish To 2009 Points To Cautious Optimism



BC Economic Snapshot
March 8, 2010
Capital Investment To Rise in 2010


Policy Perspectives
January 2010
Corporate Income Tax: Getting the Economics Right


Environment and Energy Bulletin
October 2009
Herbicide Use By Industry in British Columbia:
Issues and Prospects




Industrial Relations Bulletin (IRB)
(Members Only)


EVENTS
Past Events


REFERENCE MATERIALS 2009-10 Holiday Business Hours Survey Results
Survey Results
The Business Council of British Columbia conducts an annual survey to determine when members will be open during the holiday season. Thank you to all that participated in the survey.


Collective Bargaining Review and Outlook
(Members Only)


2010 Olympic Volunteers Survey Results (Members Only)

2008 Biennial Skills and Attributes Survey
Full Report
The Business Council's 2008 report highlights the skills and attributes that major BC employers are looking for in new hires.

Mileage Allowance Survey (Members Only)

BC Bargaining Database
www.bcbargaining.ca
Visitors can find information on the status of labour negotiations throughout the province and the latest data on settlements, expiring agreements, work stoppages and wages.

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