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ICBA to Ottawa: New Federal Trades Money Must Reach the Whole Industry

CALGARY – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), Canada's largest construction association, is welcoming the federal Spring Economic Update's $6-billion, five-year skilled trades plan – but is calling on Ottawa to make sure...

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ICBA ECONOMICS OP/ED: ‘Canada Strong Fund’ Unlikely to Make Canada More Attractive

The following piece by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson first ran on Energy Now on April 30, 2026.

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ICBA ECONOMICS: Alberta Housing Powers Ahead as B.C.'s Slump Deepens

With housing market developments still featuring prominently in the news across some parts of the country, now is a good time to check in with the...

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ICBA ECONOMICS: The Shifting Sands of Interprovincial Migration Trends in Alberta and B.C.

By ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and consulting economist Ken Peacock (see Ken's Substack HERE).

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ICBA ECONOMICS: Earnings, Income and Wealth in Alberta and B.C.

What can we say about the economic well-being of families and workers in Canada’s two westernmost provinces – British Columbia and Alberta? The...

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OP/ED: U.S. Supreme Court ruling makes CUSMA review even more critical

The following op-ed was co-written by Steven Globerman and ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson, in their roles with the Fraser Institute. It was...

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ICBA ECONOMICS: Checking Up on Small Business in Alberta

Key Takeaways for Alberta Construction Businesses:

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Free Webinar: Understanding Westray Law and Criminal Liability

In this week's Training Thursday, Jordan and Kerry discuss several upcoming ICBA events -- and our latest featured course.

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