The BC Liberal Party’s plan to overturn the City of Vancouver’s natural gas ban is good news for both Vancouver residents and the thousands of people who work in BC’s oil and gas industry, the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of British Columbia (“ICBA”) said today.
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This kind of dangerous policy will put BC’s construction industry – 200,000 jobs & 9% of BC’s economy – at risk. ICBA President Chris Gardner explains.
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The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of British Columbia (ICBA) announced today that Jordan Bateman will start May 1 as the organization’s new Director of Marketing and Communications. Bateman comes to the ICBA after six years as the B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF).
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Candidates will be asked their positions on issues impacting BC’s construction sector, including jobs and investment, resource developmen, major infrastructure projects, and training opportunities for young people.
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Today’s message from Premier Christy Clark about the benefits the Site C Clean Energy Project will provide is important as British Columbians choose which party will lead the province for the next four years.
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Naming rights for a technical trade’s classroom have been given to the ICBA following last year’s $25,000 donation by ICBA to the College of New Caledonia (CNC).
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Today’s budget demonstrates that the Province’s commitment to balanced budgets and fiscal responsibility is paying dividends for British Columbians and for the construction industry.
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Gardner replaces Gord Stewart, who was appointed to the role in December of last year. Stewart will remain with the organization as a consultant until the end of 2017, as will former president Philip Hochstein until the end of 2018.
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The ICBA is pleased that the provincial government has signed-off on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (“TMEP”) and issued an environmental certificate that allows the project to move forward.
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The ICBA offers congratulations to Woodfibre LNG for their positive decision for the liquefied natural gas project in Squamish. Their investment in this project is welcome news for the families and workers of B.C.
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A petition that is currently circulating takes aim at local governments and those who oppose density.
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The Northeast BC Resource Municipalities Coalition has announced that the Independent Contractors and Business Association of BC has joined the coalition as its first Associate Member.
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Carpentry students from Northern Lights College (NLC) will be pleased to learn of a new $10,000 donation from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA).
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In the wake of a retroactive 15 per cent tax on foreign real estate purchases, it’s not all clear that the long-term impact of this and other recent housing-related actions will be all that significant. .
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In the debate over energy infrastructure and other major projects, one common question recently has been whether proposals are being rigorously enough reviewed.
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ICBA commends the National Energy Board (NEB) for recommending the federal government approve the Trans Mountain Expansion Project and concluding the Project is in the best interest of our country.
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The B.C. NDP consistently boasts that the party is completely different from the one that inflicted so much damage in the 1990s..
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The delayed decision on Pacific Northwest LNG was bad news for northerners and for all British Columbians and Canadians.
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Responsible resource development means growing and thriving communities. It also means jobs for our kids and grandkids. And it pays for the vital services upon which British Columbians have come to rely.
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Today, the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) added its voice to supporters of the $5.4 billion Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP).
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United in support for B.C.’s construction industry – Jan. 27, 2015
The Government of British Columbia and the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) are united in their commitment to stand up for B.C. and support competitiveness.
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If the goal is to jeopardize the Site C Clean Energy project, then the building trades unions deserve credit.
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While there are misconceptions about working in the construction industry, with one million job openings by 2022 and 44 per cent requiring skilled and technical training, it’s become even more important for our sector to get youth interested in becoming construction professionals.
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A new study released today by the Independent Contractors and Businesses Associations (ICBA) reveals that overall 84 per cent of British Columbians support responsible resource development.
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Construction industry optimistic for 2016 except in northern B.C., survey suggests – Dec. 16, 2015
B.C.’s Interior, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are optimistic for increased work volumes and wages in 2016, according to the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C.’s annual survey. However, Northern B.C. projects a decline in growth despite increased activity.
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Strategic partnership will enhance access to industry insights and opportunities for ICBA members across the province.
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Maximizing our already limited labour pool – July 17, 2014
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Prosperity not a sure thing, yet – June 30, 2014
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We need to get to yes on Site C –Project will provide clean, reliable and cost effective energy for more than 100 years – Sept. 9, 2014
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Inaccurate perceptions of trade jobs, new study reveals – Nov. 27, 2014
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B.C. is collateral damage with new national rebar tariff – Dec. 8, 2014
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Cost of new homes will increase because of new national rebar tariff – Dec. 9, 2014
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Let’s build prosperity for our communities – Dec. 16, 2014
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B.C. Government’s Approval of Site C shows foresight – Dec. 16, 2014
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