NEWS!
Ovarian Cancer Canada's Walk of Hope
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Virginia Greene and The Greene Team will be participating in the upcoming Walk of Hope. We encourage everyone to join the walk to help raise funds for ovarian cancer research. If you cannot be at the walk, we would appreciate your support of our team.
August 4, 2010
Ineffective Planning in Metro Vancouver
Article by Jock Finlayson appearing in the August 2010 edition of BC Business.
August 4, 2010
After a month of HST, the sky hasn't fallen
Article by Jock Finlayson appearing in the August 4, 2010 edition of The Vancouver Sun.
July 30, 2010
Mid-Year Economic Update
The updated economic forecast for 2010-2011 sees the province's economy continuing to expand into 2011, but at a somewhat slower pace than during the first half of this year.
Outlook 2020
Please visit our Outlook 2020 Homepage for information about the Summit Series and Papers.
Full Synthesis Report:
Outlook 2020:
Shaping British Columbia’s Economic Future
May 27, 2010
Innovation Next - A West Coast Perspective
Background notes for presentation by Jock Finlayson to the Public Policy Forum conference on Innovation Next in Toronto.
Economic
July 30, 2010
Mid-Year Economic Update
The updated economic forecast for 2010-2011 sees the province's economy continuing to expand into 2011, but at a somewhat slower pace than during the first half of this year.
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.
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
April 26, 2010
One Death At Work is One Death Too Many
Article by Doug Alley appearing in the April 26, 2010 edition of The Vancouver Sun.
Infrastructure
Education & Skills
Environment
April 30, 2010
Comments on Water Act Modernization Discussion Paper
Business Council's submission to the Ministry of Environment regarding the proposed Water Act Modernization.
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.
Aboriginal
Other
Now's The Time Apprenticeship Engagement Campaign
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BC Economic Index
July 21, 2010
Strong Expansion Continues in Second Quarter
BC Economic Snapshot
March 8, 2010
Capital Investment To Rise in 2010
Policy Perspectives
June 2010
Small Business Growth
Environment and Energy Bulletin
August 2010
Accounting for Carbon Emissions:
Production Versus Consumption
Industrial Relations Bulletin (IRB)
(Members Only)
Past Events
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Collective Bargaining Review and Outlook
(Members Only)
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.
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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