B.C. News

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TRAINING THURSDAY: Hybrid Teams Don't Lead Themselves

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

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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...