NEWS!
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October 24, 2008
Business Council of BC Supports Province's 10-Point Economic Plan
The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC), the organization that represents one of every four people employed in BC is commending the Provincial Government and Premier Gordon Campbell for the 10-point economic plan announced Wednesday, which it says strikes a balance between providing stimulus while avoiding tipping the budget towards a certain deficit. (cont'd)
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June 10, 2008
Wanted: Good Corporate Citizens,
Others Need Not Apply
Business Council Survey Says Times, Attitudes Changing
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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)
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November 9, 2007
Business Council of British Columbia Appoints Virginia Greene as President and Chief Executive Officer
Vancouver, British Columbia -- Larry Berg, Chair of the Business Council of British Columbia, today announced the appointment of Virginia Greene as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council.
Full Press Release
Photo of Virginia Greene
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Economic
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July, 2008
PNWER Economic Review and Outlook
Economic review and overview of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) prepared for the PNWER 18th Annual Summit in Vancouver July 20-24
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May 2, 2008
Turbulent Times: BC Economic Outlook and the Changing Competitive Landscape
Presentation by Ken Peacock to BC HRMA's 46th Annual Conference
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February 27, 2008
Federal Budget 2008: Economic Highlights
Presentation by Jock Finlayson to KPMG's Federal Budget Breakfast
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February 11, 2008
Submission in Advance of the 2008 Federal Budget
Submitted to the Honourable James Flaherty.
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January 15, 2008
Choosing a Sustainable Future
Preliminary Submission on Metro Vancouver's Growth Strategy
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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
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November 30, 2007
Submission on the Federal Review of Tax Incentives for Scientific Research and Experimental Development
Submission to Finance Canada on the federal SR&ED Consultation Paper
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November 21, 2007
Will The Good Times Continue?
An update on BC's economy and business environment presented to the Business Council's November 21st Member Forum.
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October 11, 2007
Business Council Provincial Pre-Budget Submission
Submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services in Advance of the 2008 Provincial Budget.
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Oct 2, 2007
BC Economy: Outlook and Some Key Challenges
Presentation by Jock Finlayson to the Public Policy Forum's British Columbia and the Federal Agenda symposium.
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July 17, 2007
The Upswing Continues:
BC Economic Outlook and Key Trends
Presentation to CIBC Advisor Forum by Ken Peacock.
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March 23, 2007
Will the Upswing Continue?
The Outlook for BC's Economy and Business Climate
Presentation to Deloitte & Touche by Jock Finlayson.
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March 20, 2007
Spending the Fiscal Dividend:
Comments on the 2007 Federal Budget
The Business Council's comments on the 2007 Federal Budget.
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February 21, 2007
2007 BC Budget: New Intiatives and Unfinished Business
The Business Council's comments on the 2007 Provincial Budget.
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February 6, 2007
BC 2007 Economic Forecast: Another Year of Solid Growth
The Business Council's BC economic outlook and forecast for 2007.
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January 22, 2007
Submission in Advance of the 2007 Federal Budget
Submission to the Honourable James Flaherty.
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December 4, 2006
Corporate Headquarters and Head Office Employment in British Columbia: 2006 Update
by Jock Finlayson, Executive Vice President - Policy and Karen Graham, Senior Policy Analyst
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November 17, 2006
Economic Trends and Setting in the PNWER Region
Presentation by Ken Peacock to the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Economic Leadership Forum.
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October 18, 2006
British Columbia Economic Review and Outlook
Presentation by Jock Finlayson to a Royal Bank Economic Briefing.
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October 17, 2006
Business Council Provincial Pre-Budget Submission
Submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services in Advance of the 2007 Provincial Budget.
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July 13, 2006
Submission to Vancouver City Council Standing Committe on Planning and Environment
Business Council comments on the City of Vancouver's recently published Guiding Principles: Economic Development in the City of Vancouver.
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June 26, 2006
Business Council Welcomes Competition Council Report
The Business Council of British Columbia welcomed the release today of the
BC Competition Council report and its main recommendations...
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April 19, 2006
Business Council Federal Pre-Budget Submission
Submission to the Honourable James Flaherty.
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February 14, 2006
Submission to the BC Competition Council
Our submission focuses on cross-cutting factors affecting British Columbia''s overall competitiveness.
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Labour and Employment
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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.
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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.
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February 27, 2007
Bill C-257 letter to BC Liberal MPs
Text of a letter sent to BC Liberal MPs.
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January 30, 2007
Bill C-257 an Act to Amend the Canada Labour Code (Replacement Workers)
The Business Council Submission opposing Bill C-257, a Private Member's bill that would dramatically change the Canada Labour Code, was presented by Jerry Lampert, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Doug Alley, Vice President - Human Resources to the House of Commons Standing Committee in Ottawa on January 30, 2007.
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December 4, 2006
Bill C-257 an Act to Amend the Canada Labour Code (Replacement Workers)
Business Council Submission to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development, and the Status of Persons with Disabilties on Bill C-257 an Act to Amend the Canada Labour Code (Replacement Workers).
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November 29, 2006
Proposed Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Business Council Submission to WorkSafeBC on the Proposed Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
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June 27, 2006
Aging and Employment in BC: Trends and Policy Directions
Presentation by Jock Finlayson to the Premier's Council on Aging and Seniors' Issues.
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February 2, 2006
Foreign Credential Recognition for Skilled Immigrants to British Columbia:
Looking Beneath, Above and Beyond
Seven key sectors of the British Columbia economy that have significant interaction with immigrants as a labour source are reviewed, and some policy implications are drawn. Foreign credential recognition is one among many common barriers to employment, including Canadian workplace and cultural familiarity, occupational English-language skills, and the state of the labour market in a sector.
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June 1, 2004
Making Better Connections: Integration of Skilled Immigrants in the BC Labour Market
This Business Council report provides pertinent views, perspectives, attitudes and practices of major companies that positively affect or could affect employing more immigrants in the workplace including recommendations to enhance the labour market attachment efforts and related public policy.
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Infrastructure
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May 23, 2006
Submission on Translink Governance Review
Business Council Submission to the Translink Governance Review Panel established by the Minister of Transportation.
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October 1, 2005
Presentation to Ministerial Consultation Session on the Asia Pacific Gateway
Speech by Jerry Lampert.
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Education & Skills
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November 28, 2007
Reality Check: The Third Option still Rocks!
Keynote presentation given by Ed Wong, Vice President - Education Partnerships to the Burnaby School District - Career Information Evening at Burnaby Central Secondary School for parents, students and teachers from across the district.
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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.
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September 20, 2006
2006 Biennial Skills and Attributes Survey Report
The Business Council's 2006 report highlights the skills and attributes that major BC employers are looking for in new hires.
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September 12, 2006
Provincial Training Tax Credits
Business Council comments on the provincial government's proposed training tax credit program.
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November 9, 2004
BC Student Intentions and Parent Aspirations: Perception vs. Reality Report
By Ed Wong, Vice President - Education Partnerships.
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October 26, 2004
2004 Biennial Skills and Attributes Survey Report
What are BC employers looking for?
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Environment
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May 27, 2008
Comments on Proposed Amendments to Air Quality Management Bylaw
Business Council Submission on Metro Vancouver's Proposed Amendments to Air Quality Management Bylaw 937
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February 29, 2008
Provincial Ambient Air Quality for PM2.5
Comments on Ministry Intentions Paper
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March 22, 2007
When It Comes to Climate Change,
BC Should Recognize That Emissions Standards
Are Better Set Nationally
Vancouver Sun Article by Jock Finlayson
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August 2006
BC Business Groups Call For Reform of the Federal Fisheries Act
Several of British Columbia's leading business associations have released a Joint Industry Position Paper calling for the modernization and streamlining of the federal Fisheries Act and significant changes in the regulatory and approval processes that flow from it.
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Aboriginal
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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.
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January 19, 2007
First Nation Consultation and Accommodation:
A Business Perspective
Submission to The New Relationship Management Committee.
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October 29, 2006
Final Agreement Initialling Creates Economic Certainty
The Business Council of British Columbia applauds the provincial and federal governments and the Lheidli T'enneh Band for initialling the first Final Agreement under the BC Treaty process...
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May 2004
British Columbia Treaty Process: A Road Map For Further Progress
Business Council of British Columbia recommendations for BC Treaty Process.
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Other
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