By Jock Finlayson
Amid a weak global economy and an extended downturn in many commodity markets, the B.C. economy has held up surprisingly well. Two...
By Jock Finlayson
Concerns over skilled and more general labour shortages continue to be voiced by employer organizations across the country. The Canadian Federation of...
By Jock Finlayson
Most people are aware that the population in Canada and other western countries is aging, that longevity is increasing, and that the...
By Jock Finlayson
The critical role of human capital in today’s economy, the fact that many employers continue to report difficulties finding qualified personnel, and...
By Jock Finlayson
Like many sectors, the field of higher education is changing. A number of economic, demographic and technological forces are affecting both the...
By Jock Finlayson
Recent months have seen a high-profile debate over the role of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in the Canadian economy. While the main...
By Jock Finlayson
It is now more than three years since Canada’s recession officially ended and the economy returned to a path of (modest) growth....
By Jock Finalyson
Three years ago, the Business Council of British Columbia launched an ambitious project under the banner of Outlook 2020.1 The objective was...
