ICBA IN THE NEWS: 50 Years of Open Shop Advocacy, DRIPA

Jordan Bateman : January 17, 2026

BC
ICBA IN THE NEWS: 50 Years of Open Shop Advocacy, DRIPA

ICBA continues to make news as we advocate for the men and women in construction. Some recent stories you may have missed:

  • Chris Gardner quoted extensively by Vaughn Palmer on DRIPA (Vancouver Sun)
  • ICBA Celebrates 50 Years -- multiple articles (Construction Business Magazine)
  • Chris Gardner talks DRIPA on CKNW Radio's Michael Smyth Show:
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ICBA IN THE NEWS: Chris Gardner on Why He Decided Not to Run for Office

ICBA IN THE NEWS: Chris Gardner on Why He Decided Not to Run for Office

Jordan Bateman : Jan 20, 2026 9:30:00 AM

ICBA President and CEO Chris Gardner was preparing a bid for the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party until an unexpected cancer diagnosis...

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ICBA50 #48: How ICBA Benefits and Wellness Became a Cornerstone of Industry Stability

ICBA50 #48: How ICBA Benefits and Wellness Became a Cornerstone of Industry Stability

Jordan Bateman : Dec 3, 2025 9:15:00 AM

ICBA celebrates 50 years of serving open shop construction this year, and we are looking back every week at some of the significant moments,...

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ICBA.ca Exclusive Op-Ed: Private Property Rights on Trial

ICBA.ca Exclusive Op-Ed: Private Property Rights on Trial

Chris Gardner : Jan 30, 2026 1:27:45 PM

The following op-ed, by ICBA President and CEO Chris Gardner, was written for ICBA.ca. Other outlets wishing to use it are welcome to do so, with...

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