Archive - 2016

Better, But Still Rising Steadily: An Update on Municipal Spending in Metro Vancouver

Better, But Still Rising Steadily: An Update on Municipal Spending in Metro Vancouver

In real per capita terms, municipal government expenditures in Metro Vancouver grew by 6.9% over…

December 08, 2016 - Policy Perspectives

Tapping a "Motherload" of Opportunity: How BC Can Gain From More Accessible Childcare

Tapping a "Motherload" of Opportunity: How BC Can Gain From More Accessible Childcare

Women, particularly in the child-rearing years, are less active than their male peers in the…

December 06, 2016 - Human Capital Law & Policy

The Risks of Needing and Wanting 'Stuff'

The Risks of Needing and Wanting 'Stuff'

People are afraid of the unknown but today’s risks are no more severe than those in the…

November 30, 2016 - Environment & Energy Bulletin

Diverse and Growing: BC's Agriculture Industry on the Rise

Diverse and Growing: BC's Agriculture Industry on the Rise

Highlights BC’s agri-food industry has enjoyed strong growth in recent years.The value of BC’s…

October 27, 2016 - Policy Perspectives

Book Review: Power Density, A Key To Understanding Energy Sources and Uses

Book Review: Power Density, A Key To Understanding Energy Sources and Uses

Power density—expressed in a form that accounts for the spatial requirements of energy extraction,…

October 05, 2016 - Environment & Energy Bulletin

Innovation for Jobs and Productivity: Fostering High-Growth BC Businesses, Creating More High-Paying Jobs

Innovation for Jobs and Productivity: Fostering High-Growth BC Businesses, Creating More High-Paying Jobs

How can British Columbia draw on its strengths to build a vibrant, diverse economy, one that…

September 16, 2016 - Other

Labour Market Adaptation in the Age of Automation

Labour Market Adaptation in the Age of Automation

As disruptive technologies push the frontiers of automation and encroach on some of the advantages…

August 29, 2016 - Human Capital Law & Policy

An Updated Look at British Columbia's Parks, Protected Areas and Conservation Efforts

An Updated Look at British Columbia's Parks, Protected Areas and Conservation Efforts

Conservation of land and marine areas is an important part of recognizing natural, ecological,…

July 28, 2016 - Environment & Energy Bulletin

BC's Economy Remains on Solid Growth Path Despite Muted Global Backdrop

BC's Economy Remains on Solid Growth Path Despite Muted Global Backdrop

Against the backdrop of a subdued global economy, British Columbia looks poised for healthy growth…

July 21, 2016 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

Commissioned Paper: Fiscal Options for Building a Prosperous British Columbia - By Kevin Milligan

Commissioned Paper: Fiscal Options for Building a Prosperous British Columbia - By Kevin Milligan

BCBC commissioned an independent review of the efficiency, effectiveness and fairness of British…

July 18, 2016 -

Off to Work: Improving the School-to-Work Transition for Recent University Graduates

Off to Work: Improving the School-to-Work Transition for Recent University Graduates

Human capital is maximized when a worker’s qualifications and skills match those required by their…

June 27, 2016 - Human Capital Law & Policy

British Columbia Needs Effective Intellectual Property Frameworks to Promote Collaborative Research and Commercialization

British Columbia Needs Effective Intellectual Property Frameworks to Promote Collaborative Research and Commercialization

This issue of Policy Perspectives provides an overview of results from a recent Mitacs research…

May 24, 2016 - Policy Perspectives