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OP/ED: Build Communities Strong – Not More Expensively
This op-ed, by ICBA President and CEO Chris Gardner, was first published in the Journal of Commerce on May 6, 2026.
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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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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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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 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 —...