B.C. News

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WorkSafeBC 2027 Provisional Rate Frozen - But Devil is in the Details (C&C #7)

Today, ICBA -- as a member of the Employers' Forum, was briefed on provisional 2027 WorkSafeBC rates.

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ICBA.ca Exclusive: The NDP Construction Philosophy – Unfair, Unaffordable, Unsustainable

By Jordan Bateman

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ICBA ADVOCACY UPDATE: Canada, B.C. Struggling with a Choppy Economy

KEY POINTS

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C&C #2: Mines, Data Centres, Pipelines Showdown

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Navigating Choppy Waters: ICBA Economics’ Mid-Year Update

At the halfway point of a notably turbulent 2026, Canadian policymakers and business leaders are navigating an uncertain and, at times, perilous...

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ICBA Coffee & Construction #1: Pipelines, Mine Frozen, Massey Postponed

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BLOG: Tracking Business Dynamics

In a recent report, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business lamented Canada’s “entrepreneurial drought,” as the ranks of new businesses...

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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: B.C.'s Housing Slump Deepens as Alberta Powers Ahead

With housing market developments still featuring prominently in the news across some parts of the country, now is a good time to check in with the...