Peter German was the author of two provincial reports on money laundering before the Cullen commission was launched. He discusses the Cullen report findings and implications with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business advisor Anna Plut and business and wealth manager Andy Wu of Blueshore Financial discuss how the pandemic has affected the commercial real estate sector and investment in the sector, the challenges of inflation and interest rates, and how to successfully navigate them. They are in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amar Doman assumed ownership of the BC Lions midway last season. He talks about his priorities for the business and where his experienced hand will focus. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Climate change and geopolitical uncertainty has alarm bells ringing the world over when it comes to the state of food security, even in a country as resource rich as Canada. But there are B.C. players offering remedies to address how to make farming more sustainable. Lucent BioSciences CEO Michael Riedijk joins BIV Today to discuss a new $19-million project his company in involved with, aimed at helping farmers across the country. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Scott Ryan, Australian High Commissioner to Canada, discusses bilateral economic and political relations and his early impressions of this country. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The tech sector has been on a tear in recent years. And as unicorn after unicorn has emerged with billion-dollar valuations, the labour market is getting increasingly tight. So how does the sector manage that growth? Communitech CEO Chris Albinson, whose technology hub is best known for supporting startups when it comes from everything from to tapping capital to tapping talent, joins BIV Today to discuss everything from securing talent to maintaining growth. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com...
This week kicks off the first phase of the Whistler Film Festival’s producers lab, which sees a cohort of Canadian producers fine-tune their skills when it comes to developing scripted features The goal here is for producers to be able to deliver projects that will garner investor interest to get cameras rolling. One of this year’s participants is B.C.-based producer Kate Green, whose career in the industry stretches back two decades Most recently, her sci-fi web series NarcoLeap , which she cre...
Next month marks the official opening of the first permanent home for Vancouver's Ethos Lab. The academy aims to create more opportunities for young people – with a specific focus on underrepresented groups such as girls and Black youths – seeking opportunities within STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Ethos Lab founder Anthonia Ogundele joins BIV Today talk about the significance exposing underrepresented young people to STEAM. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio....
Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest discusses regional and national issues with Glacier Media journalists from across western Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
B.C. is known for having perhaps the most diversified economy among all the province, stretching from energy and lumber exports to its high-growth tech and entertainment sectors. Ken Peacock, chief economist at the Business Council of B.C., joins BIV Today for a deep dive on what’s driving exports in the province and strategies ahead for boosting growth. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Among the sweeping changes brought on by the pandemic was the wave of businesses that had little choice but to go digital, whether it meant launching online sales for the first time or figuring out how to operate remotely. A new report from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) dives into the implications for the businesses that conquer this digital divide vs. those that are keeping things analogue. Pierre Cleroux, chief economist of the BDC, joins BIV Today to discuss the report. Tyler ...
Lynn Mueller, the CEO of SHARC Energy, discusses his firm’s technology that draws energy from wastewater. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor in chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the pandemic upending workplaces across the globe, business leaders are facing an unprecedented era when it comes to collaborating with employees remotely while cultivating a great corporate culture. Mike Watson and Ali Grovue of Vancouver’s Ignite Management Services are the authors of Rise Up , a new book out this week that delves into the habits leaders must adopt to be effective. They join BIV Today to talk about bridging the gaps that exist between leaders and workers. Tyler Orton host...
Influencers – those social media elites with large followings who help big brands connect with consumers – have taken on a whole new importance amid the pandemic after many folks found themselves at home much of the time, checking their iPhones rather than shopping at stores. Last week we saw Vancouver-based Later.com acquired after its new parent company Mavrck, known for specializing in the online influencer space, raised more than US$250 million over the past few months. Victoria’s own Justin...
Jean Charest, former party leader and former Quebec premier, acknowledges he’s the underdog in the Conservative leadership campaign. But he’s comfortable in his skin as he tours the country seeking support. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canada and its neighbour to the south have had some bumps in the road in recent years when it comes to trade relations. Everything from steel tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration to U.S. President Joe Biden’s “Buy American” push have left many businesses concerned. And on Canada’s part, trucker blockades at the border haven’t helped much either. The fact is, though, is that Canada is a relatively small market on a global scale but it has the benefit of living right next door to the world’...
Many folks might have some anxiety about automation and whether their own jobs could become redundant as technology takes over many more of roles in the workplace, be it bookkeeping or manufacturing. But are those worries really justified? Are robots really coming for our jobs? Jim Stanford is a labour economist and director at the Centre for Future Work. His new report – Where are the Robots? – looks at how Canada actually needs to accelerate its adoption of technology in order to produce bette...
John Bromley, CEO of the donor-advised fund Charitable Impact that recently surpassed the $1 billion mark in funds, discusses the decline in Canadian giving and how donors are responding to opportunities to better manage their funds. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Megan Conway, the CEO and President of Volunteer Canada, talks about the opportunities for business and policy to support volunteerism. This is National Volunteer Week. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR) has helped British Columbians safely recycle their large appliances and has made British Columbia a leader in fashioning national standards to keep these items out of landfill. Michael Zarbl, MARR's executive director, discusses the challenges and achievements of the roundtable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vancity, the country's largest customer credit union, has taken a leadership role in supporting investment in clean technology and in pursuing a net-zero carbon economy in all its activities. Jonathan Fowlie, Vancity's chief external relations officer, discusses the challenges and the accomplishments that position Vancity as a leader among financial institutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FortisBC, the natural gas and electricity utility, faces the challenge of developing a renewable source of energy in order to help industry and individuals meet the climate change goals. Joe Mazza, FortisBC’s vice president of energy supply and resource development, discusses the challenges and the achievements positioning FortisBC as a North American leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elizabeth Coulombe, the founder of Tero, discusses a poll commissioned by the composting device company for Angus Reid Forum that suggests young people are quite worried about the health of the planet. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
B.C.'s economy continues to move at a clip as it bounces back from the outset of the pandemic. Still, businesses are dealing with pressures from inflation, supply chain disruptions and access to labour. B.C.'s booming construction sector is no stranger to those same challenges, despite new data showing significant growth over the past five years. Chris Atchison, president of the B.C. Construction Association, joins BIV Today to dive into how the industry plans to navigate those challenges. Tyler...
On this episode of EDI on BIV, guests from the UBC-based non-profit Blueprint discuss corporate leadership in the wake of #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. Blueprint founder Dr. John Izzo, and director of engagement and partnerships Nicky Dhaliwal, discuss their research with KidSafe CEO Chantelle Krish and BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Retail Insider's Craig Patterson joins BIV Today to discuss why Jollibee is such a phenomenon in Vancouver, plus inflation pressures on the retail industry and whether Huawei can make a comeback in Canada. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sai Huda, CEO of CyberCatch, is an author of national cybersecurity standards for small- and medium-sized businesses in Canada. He recently partnered with the Surrey Board of Trade to raise awareness and security among its membership. He talks about the new environment and the challenges for business in protecting data. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On this episode of EDI on BIV, the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, discusses why equity, diversity and inclusion is a priority area, and how industry can lead when it comes to supporting diversity in business. Chantelle Krish, CEO of KidSafe, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be it a bad call or an uncanny goal, sports fans are always all over Twitter with their takes (good or bad). Engagement on the social media platform has been changing in recent months, though, after Ottawa gave provinces the power to regulate single-game sports betting. B.C. was among the first to allow such wagers and new changes rolling out this week in Ontario have the potential to shake up the online conversation once again. Conor Clarance, head of sports for Twitter Canada, joins BIV Today ...
Prem Gill is the CEO of Creative BC, an agency promoting everything from the film and TV sector to the music industry here on the West Coast. She joins BIV Today to discuss a new initiative aimed making the film sector better reflect what B.C. looks like. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
