On BIV Today... A new study for Telus from the International Data Corp. examines the readiness of medium-sized businesses and their challenges to recruit and retain talent, manage technological change, and ensure cybersecurity. Craig Thornton, vice president of Telus Business, and Puja Subrun, the senior director of national business solutions and marketing and marcom at Telus, talk about the study with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/liste...
Jul 17, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 292
On BIV Today... Amid the revocation of a cannabis licence at one producer’s operations and a regulatory probe into another producer, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:15) delves into the due diligence and compliance concerns his industry is navigating. Then, Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Goatsocial’s Terence Sawtell (13:08) join BIV’s weekly technology panel to discuss the FOMO culture of Amazon’s Prime Day and whether Facebook’s cryptocurrency effort is really just a PR stunt gone ba...
Jul 16, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 291
On BIV Today… British Columbia Business Council chief economist Ken Peacock (1:04) breaks down B.C.’s tight labour market, and shares why he expects to see some job growth moderation in the remainder of 2019 through to 2020. Jason Turcotte (12:01), vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, assesses the housing markets of three communities outside of Vancouver. The further you move east in the region, the smaller the price drops for certain kinds of housing. Hayley Woodin hosts,...
Jul 15, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 290
Andrew Wilkinson, the leader of the BC Liberals, talks about party renewal and the challenges of leadership, in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 289
On BIV Today… If you’ve considered learning Chinese for business, you may want to consider learning Cantonese over Mandarin – or both. A new research project from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada explores language trends in global Chinese communities. Erin Williams, senior program manager, and Justin Kwan, project specialist, share preliminary insights from Greater Vancouver, where the Cantonese language is seeing a revitalization. Both share why this matters from a cultural and business pe...
Jul 11, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 288
On BIV Today... Canadian Business and the Federal Election: Which issues are important to business in the election campaign? Which parties have the best plans on various issues? Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, discusses the economic and scoial prorirties for busiensss, in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 10, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 287
On BIV Today… The Greater China director of the Asia Business Trade Association assesses where the Canada-China relationship stands. Brett Stephenson (0:59) argues U.S.-China relations are witnessing a long-term structural decline, one with implications around the world. He examines Canada’s options in dealing with China, and believes the relationship will see a reset – from Canada’s perspective – but won’t necessarily change things as far as China is concerned. BIV’s weekly tech panel discusses...
Jul 09, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 286
On BIV Today... June home sales have plummeted to lows not seen in that month since 2000 — so where does that leave the market moving forward? Dane Eitel (1:00) of Eitel Insights breaks down the latest data for Vancouver and offers investment advice for under-the-radar markets in other parts of Canada. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (14:14) discusses the latest news in retail including a new study examining the differences between Canadian and American consumers, and the shuttering of ne...
Jul 08, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 285
On BIV Today… “It’s not a time to be average,” says Anna Zakrzewski, the global leader in wealth management for Boston Consulting Group. She joins the show to talk about the trends highlighted in BCG’s new report Global Wealth 2019: Reigniting Radical Growth. Hosted by Hayley Woodin, the show examines shifts in global wealth management and cross-border wealth flows. It also tackles how Canada is positioned amid global changes in wealth patterns, and the competition firms will face in going after...
Jul 05, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 284
On BIV Today... Maria Pacella of PenderFund Capital Management sits down with Business in Vancouver to tackle the current state of B.C.’s tech industry, from investments in inflection stage companies to the growth possibilities that could sprout out of the Digital Technology Supercluster. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 04, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 283
On BIV Today... Frank Giustra, one of Canada’s most prominent business leaders, has in the last decade turned a large part of his attention to philanthropy. He talks in-depth with Kirk LaPointe, editor-in-chief of Business in Vancouver, about his mission to give back, about the lessons he learned in business that he can apply to this new chapter, and about the global context for his contributions. See more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 03, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 282
On BIV Today... Are pets the next big market for the cannabis industry? Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton breaks down Health Canada’s efforts to consider a new category from products before delving into B.C.’s monopoly on online sales and whether private enterprise will be able to break in. Then, the BIV tech panel featuring Progressa’s Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus break down the latest industry news, including Jony Ive’s departure from Apple, Bird’s efforts to break into Ca...
Jul 02, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 281
On BIV Today... The Trans Mountain pipeline project gets a lot of negative attention, but a new poll indicates strong British Columbian and even Greater Vancouver support for it. Still there are concerns among supporters. Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, the firm that conducted the poll, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss the issues. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 28, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 281
On BIV Today… The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association released its inaugural State of Downtown report this month. DVBIA CEO Charles Gauthier discusses the state of the city’s downtown economy and its impressive growth. Asia 360 examines AI in Asia. Dongwoo Kim, a post-graduate research fellow with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, shares how China, South Korea and Japan are pursuing the development of AI technologies, and where Canada fits into the picture. Hayley Woodin hos...
Jun 27, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 280
On BIV Today... What do millennials want? Specifically, what do millennials who self-direct their investments want? The annual study on self-directed investment in Canada is out from J.D. Power, the global market information research firm, and it indicates companies aren't always giving millennials what they need. Mike Foy, the senior director of wealth and lending intelligence at J.D. Power, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe in conversation. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.c...
Jun 26, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 278
On BIV Today… This week, the show’s tech panel tackles Tesla, Facebook, Apple and Walmart. Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus examine Facebook’s global currency ambition, and what it means for your privacy. For a year, Tesla can import Japanese aluminium without paying U.S. tariffs, but the exception doesn’t necessarily help the carmaker in the long-run. Apple’s expansion in Seattle will create twice as many new jobs than previously promised, which could place...
Jun 25, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 277
On BIV Today... Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson delves into all the latest industry news, including why the rising cost of groceries could become an election isses, Lululemon closing its only men’s-only outlets and the latest efforts to turn store into destination “experiences.” Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 277
On BIV Today... Detached home prices hit a five-year low in May — has the market finally reached its nadir? Dane Eitel of Eitel Insights breaks down new data to explain why buyers and sellers may still wish to act with caution. Then, Lisa McGuire of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC joins the show discuss new initiatives around healthy and safety aimed at retaining and recruiting workers. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 21, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 276
On BIV Today... Altus Group’s Ray Wong (1:08) joins the BIV Today podcast to break down how brick-and-mortar retail outlets are evolving to compete with e-commerce shakeups. Then, Chinatown House executive director Minna Van (14:53) discusses the launch of the Community Digital Lab this summer — part of an effort to shape the next generation of tech workers here in Vancouver. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 20, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 275
On BIV Today... Dan Sutton, president of the cannabis producer Tantalus Labs, discusses the new wave of regulations to introduce edibles and beverages to the cannabis product line and their implications for the consumer and the industry. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, editor-in-chief of BIV. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 274
On BIV Today... BIV’s tech panel featuring Progressa’s Ali Pourdad and Gluu’s Linda Fawcus delve into Facebook’s deepfake dilemma ahead of upcoming elections as well as Huawei following Samsung by delaying the release of its foldable phone. Finally, the panel reflects on the history of Yahoo in the wake of a viral tweet documenting the downfall of the once mighty tech giant. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 18, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 273
On BIV Today... Cressey Development Group vice-president Jason Turcotte lends insight into the Metro Vancouver real estate market. Many buyers are taking a wait-and-see approach to the market, while certain housing types and communities are seeing more activity than others. Turcotte says a web of policies has impacted the industry significantly, and that some 6,000 units have been pulled back from development as a result. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/lis...
Jun 17, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 272
On BIV Today... Public research firm leader Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, talks about Canadian attitudes toward child care and Donald Trump. He is in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 271
On BIV Today… Jeff Reeves, vice-president of research at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, breaks down the foundation’s new National Opinion Poll on Canadian feelings toward high-tech investments from Asia. In the latest Asia 360 segment, Reeves discusses how Canadians see Asia as an innovation leader, yet have strong reservations about investments from certain countries in sensitive sectors, like telecommunications. The poll also captures our hesitancy to accept foreign direct investment (...
Jun 13, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 270
On BIV Today... Economic headwinds, onerous legislation, and an uncertain trade picture are the topics for discussion with the president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, Dennis Darby. He joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for a conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 269
On BIV Today… Canada’s trade problems go much deeper than challenges with China, says Carlo Dade (1:15), director of the Canada West Foundation’s trade and investment centre. Canada and Canadian businesses will need to adapt to a world where 2 a.m. tweets communicate changes to trade policies, he adds. Dade argues Canada’s trade challenges need to be viewed comprehensively, and governments and businesses alike need to reframe the global picture. It isn’t all negative. Dade explores areas of oppo...
Jun 11, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 268
On BIV Today... Money laundering, luxury retail and banning single-use plastics. On BIV Today, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson reviews the latest trends and stories from Canada’s retail sector. In this episode, Patterson discusses how retailers and consumers are adapting their behaviour to reduce their use of plastic, ahead of a potential federal ban of certain items. Just as more consumers are looking to leave a smaller environmental footprint, more Canadians are choosing to shop online. Patte...
Jun 10, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 267
On BIV Today... The ideal cannabis-infused beverage has yet to be perfected, says Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:11). He tells Hayley Woodin about the opportunities in a space Deloitte estimates could be worth $529 million in Canada. He also shares information about his company’s planned partnership with Vancouver’s Postmark Brewing. Tyler Orton speaks with Eli van der Giessen (11:25) from NetSquared about the challenges facing non-profits as they try to adapt to the digital age. Hayler Woodin ...
Jun 07, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 266
On BIV Today… The latest Best 50 Corporate Citizens ranking from Corporate Knights (1:08) shows that Canada’s top corporate citizens earn more revenue from clean sources than the rest of corporate Canada. It also shows they outperform the average Canadian firm financially. Toby Heaps (16:26), CEO of the organization, offers insight into this year’s ranking. It’s National Business Etiquette Week: business etiquette coach Margaret Page discusses some of the good and bad business habits to keep in ...
Jun 06, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 265
On BIV Today... Mairead Lavery, president of the Export Development Canada, in conversation on the world's trade challenges and their impact on Canada. She is in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 05, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 264
