Ravi Kahlon, the province’s jobs, economic recovery and innovation minister, discusses the release of the StrongerBC plan to stimulate “inclusive” and “clean” economic growth. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The ambitious StrongerBC plan

Sustainability and the environment are top of mind for British Columbians like never before after the West Coast endured everything from a heat dome to catastrophic flooding in 2021. That same year, B.C.-based cleantech firm CarboNet ramped up its commercialization efforts and the results were stunning. Amielle Lake, the company's co-founder and chief commercial officer, joins BIV Today to discuss CarboNet's technology and the growth prospects ahead. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CarboNet's Amielle Lake on the big prospects for B.C. cleantech

Rohene Bouajram, associate director of strategic IBPOC initiatives at the University of British Columbia, joins this episode of EDI on BIV to discuss the newly launched Beyond Tomorrow Scholars program. Bouajram also offers insight into leading strategic EDI initiatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EDI on BIV: Equity, diversity and inclusion in higher-ed

The pandemic has rewritten the rules on remote working, which means downtown Vancouver isn’t quite as bustling as it once was two years ago. Public safety concerns and vandalism are top of mind for many businesses in some neighbourhoods. But Nolan Marshall III is optimistic about the future of downtown. The president and CEO of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association joins BIV Today to talk about the current state of downtown.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nolan Marshall III on the state of downtown Vancouver

Andrew Mercier, parliamentary secretary to the provincial skills training minister, talks about ways to make the trades more attractive and to provide the needed supply. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New assistance for the trades

Kevin Falcon, newly elected as the BC Liberal leader, talks about his priorities and perspective in the time ahead as he readies the party for the eventual election. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon on his priorities

Is Canada falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to 5G deployment? While consumers may enjoy faster speeds on their smartphones, this next generation of wireless communication is also seen as critical for ensuring businesses can stay competitive in the coming years. Patrick Ostiguy, executive chairman of Accedian, joins BIV Today to discuss where Canada stacks up. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accedian's Patrick Ostiguy on Canada's 5G competitiveness gap

Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, talks about the demise of Conservative leader Erin O’Toole, who was pushed aside Wednesday, and about the implications for his party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin O’Toole turfed as leader, so what’s ahead?

B.C. brands are bracing for a Beijing boost. The Olympic Games are set to kick off Feb. 4 and some notable West Coast companies will be showcasing their wares to the rest of the world. This ranges from made-in-B.C. technology to designer clothing. But how much does this really matter for these brands? Retail Insider's Craig Patterson joins BIV Today to dive into the opportunities ahead. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What the Olympic Games mean for B.C. brands

The impacts of COVID-19 is still reshaping the economy two years into the pandemic. Beyond inflation concerns hitting consumers right now, workers are also navigating a sharp shift towards gig jobs while employers must navigate the so-called Great Resignation as demand for talent heightens. Jeff Harris, CEO of Vancouver-based Impact Recruitment, joins BIV Today to discuss the labour trends the Canadian economy will be dealing with throughout 2022.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Impact Recruitment’s Jeff Harris on the gig economy and Great Resignation

Jason Block, vice president of western Canadian engineering operations for Kiewit, one of North America's leading infrastructure and engineering firms, discusses what has been learned from the extensive damage of the atmospheric river in November in British Columbia and what are the wisest next steps now that much has been built back to be ready for the next time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rethinking Infrastructure Post-Flooding

It’s been a busy start to 2022 for B.C.’s tech sector. Companies left and right have been shuffling their C-suites. Is it a sign of uncertainty or sign of major growth prospects? Stephanie Hollingshead, CEO of the Tech and People Network (formerly known as the HR Tech Group), joins BIV Today to discuss what’s going on and more. Tyler Orton hosts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TAP Network CEO Stephanie Hollingshead on shifts in B.C. tech

GeoComply's Anna Sainsbury kicked off 2022 by returning to the CEO role of the cybersecurity firm she co-founded more than a decade ago. She joins BIV Today to discuss the explosive growth her company has enjoyed, what it takes to become a unicorn in B.C. and what's ahead for GeoComply. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GeoComply CEO Anna Sainsbury

Curt Sigfstead kicked off 2022 by joining B.C. unicorn Clio as the legaltech firm’s new chief financial officer. He joins BIV Today to discuss his decision to jump on board one of B.C.’s most high-profile tech darlings and the growth potential behind the industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clio CFO Curt Sigfstead on legaltech’s massive growth potential

Acclaimed author, futurist and strategist Peter Zeihan, the keynote speaker at the Jan. 27 CFA Society Vancouver virtual event, discusses the important geopolitical and demographic challenges for Canada and the wider world. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Zeihan, strategist and futurist, on geopolitics and demographics

British Columbia's only daily news show focused on business, brought to you by Business in Vancouver newspaper and biv.com. Join hosts editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe as well as reporters Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin as they interview Canada's business and political leaders about the pressing issues facing British Columbian businesses and industries today. Join them as they discuss real estate, technology, the resource industries and local and provincial politics.

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