Ken Peacock

Where are the private sector jobs in B.C.?

Where are the private sector jobs in B.C.?

In April, the total number of people working in B.C. inched ahead by just 2,000, following no job…

May 26, 2023 - Insights

BCBC: Victoria, WorkSafeBC need to better consider employer needs

BCBC: Victoria, WorkSafeBC need to better consider employer needs

Since coming to power in 2017, the NDP government has been engineering what it describes as a more…

May 19, 2023 - Insights

BIV: Resources are still a major pillar of B.C. economy: study

BIV: Resources are still a major pillar of B.C. economy: study

[EXCERPT] Over the next five years, a steep decline in forestry export values can be expected,…

May 09, 2023 - Media

The foundations of provincial prosperity: A review of what B.C. exports to the world...today and in the future

The foundations of provincial prosperity: A review of what B.C. exports to the world...today and in the future

Thriving export sectors are crucial for the province's growth and prosperity. Expanding the export…

May 05, 2023 - Reports & Research

Ottawa is still behind on spurring capital investment and productivity growth

Ottawa is still behind on spurring capital investment and productivity growth

As a result, the typical Canadian employee has fewer and less up-to-date “tools” and Canada…

April 27, 2023 - Insights

Budget 2023 continues Canada on the path to being the worst-performing advanced economy over coming decades

Budget 2023 continues Canada on the path to being the worst-performing advanced economy over coming decades

March 28, 2023 (Vancouver, B.C.) - The twenty-word title for Budget 2023 provides readers with some…

March 28, 2023 - Media

Provincial economic prosperity requires continued export success

Provincial economic prosperity requires continued export success

The value of B.C.’s international merchandise exports jumped almost 20 per cent in the first six…

March 23, 2023 - Insights

B.C. Budget 2023 plans for sizable operating deficits and higher debt while doing little to strengthen the foundations of prosperity

B.C. Budget 2023 plans for sizable operating deficits and higher debt while doing little to strengthen the foundations of prosperity

Following our initial statement released on February 28, BCBC's Chief Economist, Ken Peacock…

March 07, 2023 - Reports & Research

BCBusiness: Economic Outlook 2023: Recession in session? These factors will determine how hard B.C. feels the pinch

BCBusiness: Economic Outlook 2023: Recession in session? These factors will determine how hard B.C. feels the pinch

Experts agree—the province (and country) will face some challenges in 2023 If you’ve been…

March 07, 2023 - Media

Nanaimo News Bulletin: Hope and fear: 2023-2024 B.C. budget draws range of reactions

Nanaimo News Bulletin: Hope and fear: 2023-2024 B.C. budget draws range of reactions

[EXCERPT] A leading business voice fears the financial direction of B.C. while others see hope on…

March 02, 2023 - Media

Financial Post: B.C. Budget 2023: What the $4.2 billion deficit funds — and what it doesn't

Financial Post: B.C. Budget 2023: What the $4.2 billion deficit funds — and what it doesn't

[EXCERPT] With an economic downturn on the horizon, the government is forecasting deficits over…

March 02, 2023 - Media

CKNW The Jas Johal Show: Business Council of B.C. reacts to 2023 Budget

CKNW The Jas Johal Show: Business Council of B.C. reacts to 2023 Budget

Ken Peacock, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at Business Council of BC reacts to the 2023…

March 01, 2023 - Media