International visitors drive B.C. tourism growth
Cruising along: Airport volumes are up, cruise ship traffic strong, hotel revenues on the rise, and food and drink sales growing…
Clearing the air: How industry should respond to public concerns
In Prince George, Canfor accepted the challenge to address pollution issues. Other businesses can and should follow suit to deal with social conflicts…
When property prices are a crime
The B.C. government balked at applying the foreign buyer tax to pre-sale contracts, so property flipping won’t slow down and it certainly won’t stop…
B.C.’s budget cools the economic climate
The B.C. budget does little to improve the investment climate or mitigate the effects of policy changes emanating from the U.S.…
Stuck in traffic: why won’t Vancouver embrace Uber?
The benefits of ride-hailing services are many, for both individuals and communities. So what's the holdup in B.C.?…
Safeguarding public confidence in B.C.’s forest management
The Association of BC Forest Professionals helps ensure that B.C.’s forests are well managed…
B.C.’s new business as usual: political and economic uncertainty
NDP election win prompts waves of uncertainty that threaten investment and economic growth in B.C.…
B.C. must develop a stronger corporate head office presence
Success on growing more locally-based companies and attracting firms from elsewhere would produce sizable economic dividends for the province…
Sinking the myth of dangerous West Coast oil tanker traffic
As a change in government looms in British Columbia puts the Kinder Morgan expansion project in jeopardy, we need to realize just how safe oil tankers are…
Election results could spell trouble for B.C.’s tax competitiveness
B.C.’s political leaders should prioritize the economic well-being of British Columbians over party politics and that means tax cuts in several areas…