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Remembering EXPO 86

Forty years ago this week, EXPO 86 opened on the shores of False Creek and the world came to Vancouver. Twenty-two million visits over five months. A skyline reimagined. SkyTrain, Canada Place, B.C. Place, Science World, the Coquihalla Highway — all...

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No Third Strike: ICBA's Submission on Federal Labour

Two years. Two summers of West Coast port shutdowns. One rail work stoppage that needed federal back-to-work intervention. Twenty-four days of...

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

SURREY – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), Canada's largest construction association, is welcoming the federal Spring...

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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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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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