B.C. News

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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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TRAINING THURSDAY: The Best Foremen Aren't Just Good at the Work. They're Good at Leading People.

Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA's latest featured course.

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ICBA to 19 More B.C. Mayors: Cut DCCs

Three of B.C.'s largest local governments have cut Development Cost Charges in the past 14 months. We're working to add more.

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TRAINING THURSDAY: B.C.'s OHS Regulations Just Changed. Here's What You Need to Know.

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Another commitment to the ICBA Foundation

This week, we committed another $500,000 to the ICBA Foundation. That’s on top of the $3 million ICBA endowed last year.

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Kelowna Needs to Go Bold on DCC Relief

UPDATED APRIL 20, 2026: KELOWNA COUNCIL PASSED A 25% DCC REDUCTION. GREAT NEWS! Kelowna Council is considering temporary Development Cost Charge...

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ICBA ADVOCACY UPDATE: B.C. recession, fair bids, Metro DCCs

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ICBA ECONOMICS OP/ED: Why B.C. may already be in a recession

The following op-ed, written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and consulting economist Ken Peacock, first ran in Business in Vancouver on April...

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Metro Vancouver's DCC Moment of Truth

On Wednesday, April 15, the Metro Vancouver Board votes on whether to roll back the 2026 development cost charge hike and reduce the 2027 increase —...