Press Releases/Speeches
March 25, 2008
New Website Improves Access to Labour Data
Visitors to www.bcbargaining.ca can find information on the status of labour negotiations throughout the province and the latest data on settlements, expiring agreements, work stoppates and wages. (Full Press Release)
December 14, 2007
Pine Beetle Epidemic Will Significantly Affect Both The Interior and The Provincial Economies
The mountain pine beetle infestation in the Interior represents an unprecedented challenge for British Columbia, according to a paper jointly released today by the Business Council of British Columbia and the Council of Forest Industries. The paper, entitled Responding to the Challenge of the Mountain Pine Beetle, was written by former Deputy Minister of Forests Don Wright.
Press Release
Full Paper
Economic
May 2, 2008
Turbulent Times: BC Economic Outlook and the Changing Competitive Landscape
Presentation by Ken Peacock to BC HRMA's 46th Annual Conference
January 15, 2008
Choosing a Sustainable Future
Preliminary Submission on Metro Vancouver's Growth Strategy
Labour and Employment
June 6, 2007
Redefining Immigrant Settlement Services in British Columbia
Presentation given by Ed Wong, Vice President - Education Partnerships, at the Opening Plenary Session of the 2007 BC Settlement and Adaption Program Conference on May 28, 2007.
April 13, 2007
Labour market needs, Immigration programs, Foreign credential recognition and Employment - LIFE in Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and Canada
Skills shortage is a global phenomenon. Employers are actively seeking skilled immigrants to meet workplace needs. In this connection, the Business Council has completed a comparative analysis of major competing, immigrant-receiving countries, examining relevant skilled migrant worker policies, programs and practices for further consideration in BC and Canada. The report, prepared by Ed Wong, Vice President - Education Partnerships and Karen Graham, Senior Policy Analyst, reflects on Best Practices and makes 16 Recommendations to help inform public policy discussion with the view to improve the overall system in Canada.
Infrastructure
Education & Skills
February 13, 2008
Reality Check: The Third Option still Rocks!
Keynote presentation given by Ed Wong, Vice President - Education Partnerships to the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District - Career Information Evening at A.L. Fortune Secondary School in Enderby for parents, students and teachers from across the district.
December 21, 2006
Submission to Campus 2020: Thinking Ahead
Campus 2020 is a review of B.C.'s post secondary education system conducted by Geoff Plant, Special Advisor to the government in this matter. The Business Council submission focusses on employer interests and concerns.
Environment
February 29, 2008
Provincial Ambient Air Quality for PM2.5
Comments on Ministry Intentions Paper
Aboriginal
July 27, 2007
Business Council Applauds Historical Treaty Vote
The Business Council of British Columbia congratulates the Tsawwassen First Nation for ratifying the first modern day treaty negotiated under the British Columbia treaty process.
January 19, 2007
First Nation Consultation and Accommodation:
A Business Perspective
Submission to The New Relationship Management Committee.
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