Economic Diversity Drives B.C. Resilience

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...

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Labour Demand and Supply in Canada: The Big Picture?

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...

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Planning Ahead for Future Shortfalls?

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...

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Will Future Labour Shortages Imperil the BC Economy?

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...

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The Changing Face of Higher Education

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...

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Temporary Foreign Workers: The Debate Heats Up

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...

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Skills Mismatch a Growing Concern

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....

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Developing 20/20 Foresight

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...

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