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The Fraser River is one of the most important water systems in British Columbia. It is currently being underutilized due to the lack of development of port cities along the banks of the Fraser River. There are many cities across Canada that have successfully revitalized their waterfront areas along major waterway systems such as Toronto and around the world . The Board of Trade/Chamber network...

According to the Royal Bank of Canada, condo living is more affordable than owning a single dwelling home in the same area. For many businesses, their key workers own condos, but with the annual insurance rates matching or exceeding the amount it would cost to live in a smaller, more remote community, it becomes easier for people to move out from cities, making it harder for businesses to find...

Agriculture is rapidly changing, and the realities of climate change and a growing population mean the years to come will be a time of great challenge in the systems that feed us every day. As the recent COVID-19 global pandemic and flooding have highlighted even further, the need to ensure food security and for a reliable local supply chain and consumer base for the food and beverages in B.C...

Recent news coverage has highlighted the issue of strata corporations struggling to get insurance for their buildings. However, similar challenges can exist for businesses who need commercial insurance before they can open their doors. 2020 is slated to be a “hard market” in the insurance sector, where premiums rise and the capacity for securing insurance declines. The provincial government needs...

Efficient transportation and quality education are the foundations of economic growth and business innovation. Without either, Canada will not be able to thrive in a globally competitive free market. The unreliability of transportation funding, increasing population, and congestion will lead to lower economic growth and stall economic growth.

Pension security is an important asset that employees require to be productive and loyal to employers. The current pension models used by Canada is dying and unable to account for the many employees due to the ineligibility for described benefit or described contribution. Additionally, the pensions are volatile and depend on market stability, which is not always the case. This leads to uncertain...

Does cardboard, plastics and packing materials collected from businesses in rural areas or smaller communities go into landfills or does it get recycled? If a private individual can recycle their cardboard in the Provincial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program, so should a business be able to. In 2011, the province amended the Recycling Regulation to make large businesses supplying...

In ‘Accessibility 2024’, the provincial government’s goal for B.C. is to have the highest labour participation rate for people with disabilities in Canada by 2024; a laudable and supportable goal; however, there is a sub-set of individuals who receive disability supports that are not well represented in the government literature. These individuals are recovering from a long-term illness and are...

Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) is the Civil Aviation Directorate , and promotes the safety of the national air transportation system through its regulatory framework and oversight activities. As part of the regulatory framework, TCCA develops policies, guidelines, regulations, standards and educational materials to advance civil aviation safety in Canada. The issue in this policy is the...

British Columbia is blessed with a diverse, well-educated population that is a draw for businesses looking to create, invest and/or grow their business. That diversity includes many families raising neurodiverse children, which includes autism, Down syndrome, and fetal alcohol syndrome among others. To ensure these children and their families are supported, B.C. has a system of support services...