Jason Turcotte, vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, tells host Hayley Woodin that the economic consequences of a national foreign buyer tax could have a major negative economic impact on certain communities. He discusses how Ottawa should address affordability, and touches on how Greater Vancouver's housing market performed this year.

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BIV’s weekly tech panel (0:54) weigh in on Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s woes. Plus: whether DoorDash’s $4 billion valuation is justified, and how artificial intelligence will reshape job markets and skillsets.

Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Linda Fawcus, founder and CEO of Gluu Technology Society, join the show.

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After a few weeks of paralysis, companies are starting to find new ways to keep business going amidst the pandemic. Miles Sellyn, president of Vancouver-based digital agency Major Tom, joins the show to discuss his company's play for ecommerce and how it's poised to accelerate trends in business.

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Dax Dasilva built Lightspeed into one of Canada's leading tech firms, offering retailers a suite of software to serve their needs. Increasingly he has turned his attention to supporting culture and a reflective environment for business leadership. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor in chief.

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Twenty-five companies in B.C. have launched a new campaign to make workplaces more inclusive for people with disabilities. SAP Labs Canada’s Kirsten Sutton (1:38), the co-chair of the business organization leading this pledge, discusses how the Presidents Group plans to improve corporate culture on the West Coast.

Then, Canadian Business Growth Fund CEO George Rossolatos (9:59) offers insights into what makes B.C. a unique ecosystem for investing in companies — to the tune of nearly $30 million, in the case of his Toronto-based organization.

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The Insurance Corp. of British Columbia (ICBC) is introducing a radical change to its accident coverage plan May 1. It says the Enhanced Care plan will provide more support to those injured and that our premiums will decline. ICBC president and CEO Nicolas Jimenez talks about the plan, among other things, with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe.

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The pandemic has disrupted supply chains across the globe, leaving some manufacturers to rethink everything from reliance on international suppliers to the way they use technology. Omnae Technologies Dan Lionello joins the show to discuss how COVID-19 has rapidly changed the way companies are approaching supply chains.

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With variant cases spiking on the West Coast, the province might soon impose further restrictions on the hospitality and retail sector. But can those already hard-hit industries endure further restrictions? And what does it mean for B.C. consumers? Craig Patterson, editor-in-chief of Retail-Insider.com, joins BIV Today to discuss. Tyler Orton hosts.

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Pierre Cleroux is the chief economist at the Business Development Bank of Canada. He joins BIV Today to discuss the potential economic fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak as well as why B.C. is poised to be one of the best-performing economies in Canada this year.

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Vancouver-based agricultural technology firm Semios has raised more than $100 million over the past few years amid the surging demand to rethink how we approach our food sources. CEO Michael Gilbert joins BIV Today to discuss the company’s path and the potential for agtech to change the way we grow foods. Tyler Orton hosts. 

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Michelle Scarborough, managing partner of the Business Development Bank’s (BDC) new Thrive Platform to finance women-led business talks about its opportunities and challenges with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe.

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Greg Malpass is the CEO of Traction on Demand, a Burnaby-based tech company specializing in Salesforce consulting and app development. Amid high-profile exits in the industry, he joins BIV to discuss the prospects of B.C.’s tech sector to deliver a true anchor company. Tyler Orton hosts.

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Urban Cultivator is B.C.'s fourth fastest-growing company. Co-founder Tarren Wolfe joins the show to discuss the organic growth his hydroponics firm has experienced amid brushes with everyone from Martha Stewart to Snoop Dogg.

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Jagmeet Singh is the MP-elect now for Burnaby South following his byelection victory, but his work is far from done. Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, talks about the challenges for Singh and his party as an election looms in the fall. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV’s editor in chief.

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Tabatha Bull is the president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. She discusses the CCAB's Progressive Aboriginal Relations program and how businesses can foster diversity and inclusion through PAR. Chastity Davis-Alphonse, founder of Chastity Davis Consulting, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host.

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The provincial inquiry into money laundering enjoys wide public support, but how does the Horgan government handle the political opportunities and challenges of the probe? Mario Canseco, president of the Researchco public research firm and a contributor to BIV, joins editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for a discussion.

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From a minimal brick-and-mortar retail presence to supply constraints, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:02) discusses the biggest challenges facing the cannabis industry a week ahead of legalization.

Then, then BIV tech panel (17:02) discusses concerns over China planting spy chips on Amazon’s and Apple’s servers and why Canada should take notice of the EU’s efforts to regulate Netflix.

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Carol Anne Hilton is the founder and CEO of the Indigenomics Institute. She discusses Indigenomics, the need to adopt language and measurements that tell the positive story of Indigenous economic growth and the potential of the Indigenous economy. Chastity Davis-Alphonse, founder of Chastity Davis Consulting, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host.

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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.

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B.C.'s first independent Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender discusses the mandate of her office, efforts to better understand discrimination through data and her first intervention in a legal case as commissioner. Chantelle Krish, director of communications, programs and outreach with the office of the Lieutenant Governor of B.C., joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host.

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A new study led by UBC’s Sauder School of Business is among the first to link a specific type of customer behaviour to voluntary turnover on the service industry.
Study co-author Daniel Skarlicki – Sauder’s Edgar F. Kaiser chair of organizational behaviour – discusses what the study found, and what it means for retail and restaurant management.

One finding with key implications for businesses is that fair treatment from supervisors actually reduces employees’ tendency to perceive negative emotions after customer unfairness.

The study is titled Unpacking the Relationship Between Customer (In)Justice and Employee Turnover Outcomes: Can Fair Supervisor Treatment Reduce Employees’ Emotional Turmoil?

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This episode of Coping with COVID-19, C.D. Howe associate director of researcher Grant Bishop discusses what will factor into a resilient re-opening of Canada's economy. 

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Business Council of BC chief economist Ken Peacock weighs in on the province's $5 billion COVID-19 action plan, and what is likely needed from federal and provincial governments in the weeks and months ahead.

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Robert Lewis, former editor of Maclean’s and the chair of the Canadian Journalism Foundation, talks about his new book, Power, Prime Ministers and the Press, an examination of the relationship between the media and governments of the day.

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Anthony Lacavera is the founder and chairman of Globalive, and previously founded Wind Mobile before it was acquired by Shaw in 2016. He joins BIV Today to discuss this week’s Rogers-Fido outage and the future of telecom competition in Canada amid merger plans between Shaw and Rogers. Tyler Orton hosts.

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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.

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Metro Vancouver has the well-earned reputation as Canada’s priciest region for homes. But just how long would it take for a median-income earner to save up for a down payment? Zoocasa managing editor Penelope Graham breaks down new data that paints a rather gloomy picture for regular Canadians hoping to get into the housing market somewhere in Metro Vancouver.

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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.

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Are cannabis producers the cause for a bad odours and harmful emissions in Metro Vancouver? The regional district seems to think so. Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (2:14) joins the show to discuss the ongoing conflict between licensed producers and the regional body.

Then, the BIV technology panel (15:13), featuring Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Faber’s John Reid, delves into upcoming advances in airport security technology, the prospect of travelling in flying taxis and whether Apple’s new credit card is too delicate for your pocket.

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Next month, the Vancouver International Film Festival’s Sustainable Production Forum is expanding to recognize leaders who promote excellence in sustainable film production. Jacqueline Dupuis, VIFF’s executive director, discusses the upcoming Sustainable Production Excellence Awards.

Then, Peter Anders from the UBC eSports Association explains why next week’s The International Dota 2 Championships, the largest eSports tournament to come to Vancouver, will be a turning point for local gaming.  

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UBC economics professor Kevin Milligan (1:31) analyzes federal fiscal policy changes that could help Canada attract investments that benefit the economy, without racing to the bottom against U.S. corporate tax cuts.

BIV’s weekly tech panel (13:09) discusses Venmo’s privacy gaff, the future of the World Wide Web and B.C.’s ride-hailing delays. Ali Pourdad, CEO of Progressa, shares his thoughts on why ride-hailing may never make it to B.C. Amielle Lake, entrepreneur-in-residence at e@UBC, examines Solid – a radical concept for a new web, as imagined by the web’s original founder.

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Is the world’s inflationary economic system on a collision course with the deflationary nature of technology? Jeff Booth is the founding CEO of Vancouver-based e-commerce company BuildDirect and the author of The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future. He joins BIV Today to discuss his book’s exploration of how today’s economic systems were built for a pre-technology era and what that means as technology advances in ways unseen before.

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Nicole Davidson, CEO of Vancouver's Beacon HR, discusses everything from the technological pressures to the psychological stresses of working from home as COVID-19 brings about a new workplace reality for companies and employees.

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On this episode, Arts Umbrella president and CEO Paul Larocque discusses the opening of the organization's new 50,000 square-foot education centre on Granville Island, and the impact it will have. Hayley Woodin hosts.

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Stewart Muir, executive director of Resource Works, discusses the vast economic opportunities for British Columbia with the massive $40 billion LNG Canada project.

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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 bad.

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KPMG Canada tax partner Shane Onufrechuk offers context and policy analysis ahead of the federal budget on Tuesday.

One in five indebted Canadians will need to liquidate their assets this year. Credit Canada CEO Laurie Campbell returns to the show to discuss the state of household debt.

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Can B.C. become a global AI powerhouse by 2022? Steve Lowry, executive director of AInBC, discusses the launch of a new artificial intelligence network aimed at doing just that.

October marks Healthy Workplace Month. Wellness and stress coach Nicole Porter joins the show to offer insights on how workers can better regulate everything from their sleeping habits to screen time.

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Vancouver-based VanHack is helping to shepherd much-needed tech talent into the country as Canada’s innovation sector explodes. As homegrown talent departs for cities like Vancouver or Toronto, CEO Ilya Brotzky has been overseeing efforts to bring in international talent to the Prairies and other locations needing an injection of workers. He joins BIV Today to discuss talent demands and how new immigration policies are changing the way companies hire.

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The BC Chamber of Commerce has outlined a 54-point plan for economic recovery in the pandemic. Dan Baxter, the chamber’s director of policy development and government and stakeholder relations, discusses the report with Kirk LaPointe, BIV’s publisher and editor-in-chief

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Three years after Donald Trump entered the oval office and Canadians aren't buying into his worldview. Mario Canseco, president of the public opinion firm Researchco discusses the what Canadians think of the U.S. president. He is in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe.

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Ken Peacock, chief economist of the Business Council of BC, looks at what the provincial budget did and didn’t do and at the uncertainty within the BC economy. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe.

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BIV journalists interviewed the three party leaders in the BC provincial election. This features BC Liberal Party leader Andrew Wilkinson.

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BIV features its Chief Financial Officers of the Year in this interview series in the impact of the pandemic on their businesses This conversation features Amy Lam of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia And Andrea Johnston of Pinnacle Renewal. They are in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe.

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BIV’s technology panel debates the merits of Huawei’s and Samsung’s competing foldable phones before discussing controversy over Microsoft’s HoloLens program and the discovery of cameras built into some airline seats.

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BIV and the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC are proud to announce six recipients of the 2020 BC CFO Awards.

The awards in various sectors of the British Columbian economy, recognize each year the invaluable contributions of financial leadership in companies and institutions. They are particularly important this year as our economy has navigated the impact of the pandemic.

The winners were honoured October 27th at a small-scale event before an in-person gathering at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver. The event is co-presented with the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC and the generous sponsorship of TELUS Business Solutions.

The recipients were selected by the judges in six categories: Large Private Company, Large Public Company, Not-For-Profit, Publicly Accountable, Small Private Company, and Rising Star.

They include Don Matheson of UBC Properties Trust in the Large Private Company category; Andrea Johnston of Pinnacle Renewable Energy for Large Public Company; Hitesh Kothary of BC Children's Hospital Foundation in Not-For-Profit; Amy Lam of Chartered Professional Accountants of BC in Publicly Accountable; Simon Bodymore of Tasktop Technologies in Small Private Company; and Greg Gutmanis of Diversified Royalty Corp in the Rising Star category.

“Every year our judges face a great challenge in determining among the nominees who stands out among the superb field of financial leaders for our province’s economy,” said Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor-in-chief. “This year’s selection was rigorous and produced another group of outstanding winners representing the importance of top-flight executive management in British Columbia. We are privileged to honour them.”

Nominations for next year’s CFO of the Year awards open shortly.

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Description: Merchant Growth CEO David Gens discusses how Ottawa's $82-billion economic stimulus package may let some small businesses slip through the cracks. But in an open letter, fintechs and alternative lenders outline how many of those problems could be solved. 

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David St. Angelo, chief technology officer at Carbon Engineering, is BIV's CTO of the Year award winner. He sits down to discuss his decades-spanning career in cleantech as well as how Carbon Engineering's technology is set to transform the way governments and businesses tackle the environment.

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The Metro Vancouver real estate market made a giant splash throughout 2020 despite all the economic uncertainty. But is this sustainable? Dane Eitel of Eitel Insights joins BIV Today to discuss how the market kept chugging along and what’s in store for the coming year. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts.

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Real estate analyst Dane Eitel (1:00) of Eitel Insights explains how Metro Vancouver’s housing market is entering a “Death Cross” — an event that has occurred just seven times since before 1978.

Later, Aaron Sutherland (16:14) from the Insurance Bureau of Canada explains why B.C. drivers pay more for auto insurance than many other Canadians and how opening the door to competition could reduce those costs.

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Glacier Media reporters Jeremy Hainsworth and Graeme Wood discuss the upcomming referendum on proportional representation, what it means for the electoral system and the political implications for the the province's major parties.

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Catherine Chew, CFO at Global Relay, and Clarence Lee, CFO at Appnovation, are two recipients of this year’s CFO of the Year awards. In the second part of a two-part series of conversations, they discuss their financial leadership roles within their organizations in the pandemic.

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On this episode, Richard Pass – CEO of Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon – shares how COVID-19 has impacted his organization and affected charitable giving.

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Tammy Tsang, co-founder of the AndHumanity diversity marketing agency, breaks down underrepresentation and inclusion in B.C.'s business landscape.

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Vancouver based department stores Army & Navy turns 100 and seasoned business woman Jacqui Cohen sits down with Business in Vancouver editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss her and her grandfather's century long journey.

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Now the hard work begins. The Business Council of British Columbia has released a report on how to generate the optimal economic recovery in the province. BCBC CEO and president Greg d’Avignon discusses the report with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe.

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October’s real estate data for Greater Vancouver got more than a few people excited about a boost in sales. But scratch beneath the surface and the numbers aren’t as rosy as they might appear, according to Dane Eitel of Eitel Insights. He joins BIV Today to break down the latest data on houses and condos in the region.

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It's Pride month. Colin Druhan, executive director with Pride at Work Canada, discusses the organization's workplace audit, which allows Canadian employers to assess how they support and include LGBTQ2+ professionals. He also discusses the barriers to employment and advancement faced by members of the LGBTQ2+ community. Chantelle Krish, director of communications, programs and outreach with the office of the Lieutenant Governor of B.C., joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host.

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Christine Magee, the co-founder and chair of the board of SleepCountry Canada, discusses the company's quarter century of growth, the changes in the business, and the challenges even she faces in getting a good night's sleep. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief.

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Doug Stephens, author and founder of Retail Prophet, joins BIV Today to discuss his latest book, Resurrecting Retail: The Future of Business in a Post-Pandemic World. Hayley Woodin, executive editor at BIV, hosts.

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CJ Ritchie, chief information officer for the Government of B.C., is BIV's CIO of the Year. She joins the show to discuss the province’s digital response to COVID-19 and why she chose a career in public service.

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Vij's co-founder and B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee Meeru Dhalwala joins this episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series to discuss workplace culture, leadership strategy and pursuing one's passion. Dhalwala shares details of her latest venture – My Bambiri – with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin.

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The first Indigenous woman in Canada to launch an airline joins BIV's Women in Leadership series, sponsored by PwC. Teara Fraser is the founder and lead executive of Iskwew Air. She and Brooke Ko, PwC Canada's B.C. region inclusion and diversity leader, discuss equity, diversity and inclusion with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. The conversation critically examines corporate language, reflects on being mindful and considers how to re-centre business on what really matters.

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On this episode of BIV Today, host Hayley Woodin speaks with Carlo Dade about CUSMA taking effect, and the risk to businesses of U.S.-imposed tariffs. Dade is the director of the Canada West Foundation's Trade and Investment Centre.

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Quadrogen Power Systems is one of the province’s fastest-growing companies, placing fourth on the BIV list of 100 firms. CEO and president Alakh Prasad talks about the company’s technology and process to produce renewable energy. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe.

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Launching a startup in pre-pandemic times is already considered backbreaking, as anything from bad timing to a misread on the market can cause hard work and a fantastic idea to collapse without warning  So what about navigating the launch during a pandemic? Olive Technologies CEO Chris Heard joins the show to offer his first-hand insights.

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This episode of EDI on BIV discusses the online education platform Deyen, and how it's inviting Canadians to learn about Canada's colonial history from the perspective of Indigenous women. Chastity Davis-Alphonse, founder of Chastity Davis Consulting and Deyen, discusses transformation, truth and reconciliation, and changing the narrative, one person at a time. BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin hosts.

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The executive vice-president and chief legal officer of CN joins Hayley Woodin to discuss how the company is managing its essential services during the pandemic. Business hasn't slowed for CN, and Sean Finn shares that near-record grain shipments could be spurred by stress baking.

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Clips from all ten of BIV's Business Leadership series guests including Jimmy Pattison, Chip Wilson and Carole Taylor.

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The family of Bob Hager, the Vancouver lawyer who helped establish the Philips, Hager and North law firm and lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2011, has donated $5 million to enhance the Pancreas Centre BC research facility he launched before his passing. His wife Judy and co-director Dr. Daniel Renouf discuss the advances and challenges of combatting pancreatic cancer on World Pancreatic Cancer Day. They are in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe.

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SFU president Joy Johnson in Roe v. Wade, discourse, the university business model, and the future of post-secondary education. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. 

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Provinces have taken different approaches to combatting the pandemic. Charles Breton, executive director of the Institute for Research in Public Policy and one of the authors with Oxford University on a study on the effectiveness of the measures, joins BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe in conversation.

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Catherine Roome is the CEO of Technical Safety BC, the independent organization overseeing the installation and operation of technical systems and equipment across the province. She joins BIV Today to break down how her organization had to implement everything from remote inspections to digital design registrations amid the pandemic. The end results might surprise you. Tyler Orton hosts.

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B.C. lost 132,000 jobs in March – more than 13 times the worst month for job losses during the Great Recession. On the latest episode of Coping with COVID-19, Business Council of British Columbia chief economist Ken Peacock dives into B.C.'s current labour market conditions and outlook. It comes with a warning: that many job losses have not yet been captured by labour market data.

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About a dozen unicorns have emerged from B.C. in less than a year. The surge of startups reaching these US$1-billion valuations is unprecedented for the local tech ecosystem. While IPOs and exits have been responsible for many of these valuations, startups have also been going south of the border to seek investors willing to put up big-time capital. Natasha Allen, partner at Foley & Lardner LLP and a member of the law firm’s venture capital, M&A and transactions practices, joins BIV Today to delve into what Canadian startups need to know when connecting with potential American investors. Tyler Orton hosts.

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Small businesses are generally feeling optimistic about their fortunes, according to a new survey from Scotiabank that reveals more than half are doing better or the same as prior to the pandemic. Jason Charlebois, senior vice-president of small business at Scotiabank, joins BIV Today to discuss what’s behind this positive sentiment and what headwinds small businesses must still pay attention to. Tyler Orton hosts.

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On this episode of Coping with COVID-19, Credit Canada communications manager Adriana Molina discusses what Canadians coping with financial challenges should consider before deferring a mortgage payment or taking on new debt. Once the crisis is over, she tells host Hayley Woodin that people may take saving and budgeting more seriously.

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Deloitte Canada and the OEC Group have brought together major B.C. transportation firms to secure one million masks to mitigate the risk of coronavirus infection and are distributing them to those in need over the next month through the United Way. Deloitte’s B.C. vice-chair Etienne Bruson and United Way Lower Mainland president Michael McKnight talk about the initiative with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe.

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It’s been a busy start to 2022 for B.C.’s tech sector. Companies left and right have been shuffling their C-suites. Is it a sign of uncertainty or sign of major growth prospects? Stephanie Hollingshead, CEO of the Tech and People Network (formerly known as the HR Tech Group), joins BIV Today to discuss what’s going on and more. Tyler Orton hosts. 

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As B.C. sets out to introduce vaccine certificates next month for everything from restaurants to sports game, Darktrace cybersecurity expert David Masson joins BIV Today to break down the safety features that will be needed to make the program work. Tyler Orton hosts. 

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On this episode of BIV Today, Cameron McNeill – executive director and partner with MLA Canada – discusses trends in the Greater Vancouver real estate market, and what his team will be watching in the months ahead. An upcoming wave of immigration, a chronic lack of supply and low interest rates could push the market higher. BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin hosts.

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There are troubling signs about consumer debt and delinquency In Canada. Bill Johnston, the vice-president of data and analytics at Equifax Canada, talks about their implications for the economy. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief.

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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 perspective.

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Ian Tostenson wears two interesting hats as the president of the BC Restaurant and Food Association, whose customers complain about taxis, and the head of Ridesharing Now for BC, arguing for the introduction of ride-hailing. He talks to Kirk LaPointe, BIV’s editor-in-chief, about the announcement this week to sanction the local ride-hailing app, Kater.

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We are recapping some of our favourite episodes while we take a short summer break. 

This segment features CBRE’s Jason Kiselbach who delves into why Vancouver surged in the latest rankings for the best tech hubs in North America and how the city still has miles to go towards closing the gender gap within industry.

Tyler Orton hosts.

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Ride-sharing is coming. Lyft will be among the entrants in British Columbia later this year, but several challenges remain as the province introduces the system. Aaron Zifkin, managing director of Canada for Lyft,discusses the emerging environment in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief.

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CBRE’s Jason Kiselbach (1:03) delves into why Vancouver surged in the latest rankings for the best tech hubs in North America and how the city still has miles to go towards closing the gender gap within industry.

Then, HeadCheck Health CEO Harrison Brown (12:15) offers the low-down on his startup’s partnership with the CFL and the technology they’re using to better address concussions.

Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/.

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A new poll indicates the provincial election campaign promises so far are having no effect on party popularity. Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, discusses the findings and the challenges of the campaign. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor in chief.

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Vancouver is among the best cities in the world for women entrepreneurs to strike out and launch a business, according to the latest rankings from Dell Technologies. The company’s national director in Canada, Pam Pelletier (1:14), breaks down the results and explains why Vancouver is a top destination for women in business.

Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (11:49) discusses ongoing staff shortages facing retailers, efforts to make grocery stores go cashless and what Amazon’s latest Prime Day dominance means for its main competitors.

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Vancouver-based electric vehicle-maker Electra Meccanica debuted on the Nasdaq this week in a bid to raise US$10 million. CEO Jerry Kroll (1:30) joins BIV Today to discuss plans to produce thousands of these single-passenger vehicles for the global market.

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We are replaying some of our favourite episodes while we take a short summer break. 

This episode features Grosvenor Americas CEO Andrew Bibby. He talks to BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe about his life, his perspective on the city, his passion for rugby and his plans for the future.

This episode originally aired in May 2018.

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Renee Merrifield moved from a successful business career into politics a year ago and has entered the field for the BC Liberal leadership. The Kelowna-Mission MLA talks to BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe about her ideas for the party and the province and about her values.

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Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:23) discusses the future of Canada’s medical marijuana industry in a country where recreational cannabis will soon be ubiquitous. Later, he dives into why proposed cannabis delivery services will pose a legal problem for entrepreneurs and customers.

Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (21:51) discusses back-to-school shopping, backlash over Shopify’s decision to ban certain firearms from its platform and the recent opening in Richmond of T&T Supermarket’s largest store.

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Investing and financial planning face uncertain economic conditions and need to be navigated carefully. Claudio Chisani, investment advisor at BlueShore Wealth, and Woody Yang, financial advisor at BlueShore Financial, discuss how to overcome the challenges.

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