B.C. News

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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...

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On NDP's 3rd Crack at Heritage Conservation Act, We Still Have Same Concerns

Today we sent our third formal submission to the BC government on the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project. Our third. Since 2023, we've...