Archive - 2015

British Columbia Since 1995: A Brief Retrospective

British Columbia Since 1995: A Brief Retrospective

As we ponder what British Columbia will look like in 2035 as part of our 50th anniversary…

November 30, 2015 - Other

Labour Mobility an Essential Feature of Canada's Regional Labour Markets

Labour Mobility an Essential Feature of Canada's Regional Labour Markets

Canada’s labour market is dynamic. People move freely across provincial borders for a mix of…

November 18, 2015 - Human Capital Law & Policy

The Trans-Pacific Partnership – Positioning Canada and British Columbia for the Pacific Century

The Trans-Pacific Partnership – Positioning Canada and British Columbia for the Pacific Century

The October 5, 2015 announcement that 12 Pacific Rim countries, including Canada, have signed the…

November 06, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

BC's 2009 Recession Crimps an Otherwise Strong Growth Performance in 2000s

BC's 2009 Recession Crimps an Otherwise Strong Growth Performance in 2000s

The recently released Provincial Economic Accounts provide an opportunity to look back at BC’s…

October 15, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

How are Unions Faring in Today's Economy?

How are Unions Faring in Today's Economy?

The month of September heralds Labour Day, making it an opportune time to review the place of trade…

October 15, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

Small Business Growth

Small Business Growth

The role of small businesses necessarily features prominently in any discussion of the structure…

October 15, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

Corporate Income Tax: Getting the Economics Right

Corporate Income Tax: Getting the Economics Right

The past decade has seen a remarkable transformation in Canada’s business tax landscape. Starting…

October 15, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

Federal Election Economic Policy Primer

Federal Election Economic Policy Primer

British Columbians and the rest of the country go to the polls on October 19. In voting, they will…

October 14, 2015 - Business Alerts

Carbon Pricing, Fusion Style – Policy Issues to Consider When Carbon Taxes Meet Cap-and-Trade

Carbon Pricing, Fusion Style – Policy Issues to Consider When Carbon Taxes Meet Cap-and-Trade

While there appears to be a growing consensus on the need to price carbon, there is no consensus on…

October 09, 2015 - Environment & Energy Bulletin

The Harmonized Sales Tax - Through an Economic Prism

The Harmonized Sales Tax - Through an Economic Prism

This issue of Policy Perspectives is guest authored by Jon Kesselman of Simon Fraser University.…

September 17, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

Winners and Losers from the Slumping Loonie...Through a British Columbia Lens

Winners and Losers from the Slumping Loonie...Through a British Columbia Lens

In the final months of 2012 the Canadian dollar was trading slightly above parity with the US…

September 08, 2015 - Policy Perspectives

Labour Demand and Supply in Canada: The Big Picture

Labour Demand and Supply in Canada: The Big Picture

Concerns over labour shortages continue to be voiced by some leading employer organizations. The…

August 25, 2015 - Human Capital Law & Policy