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Ep. 095: Is Shipping in BC's Coastal Waters Safe?
When it comes to shipping safety on the West Coast and in Canada, the numbers speak for themselves. That is according to Robert Lewis-Manning, the President of the Chamber of Shipping in BC, on the state of the industry in the coastal waters of British Columbia.
Ep. 089: Vancouver Housing Market Dumps Millennials
Vancouver is on the cusp of becoming a generational ghost town. That is according to Paul Kershaw of Generation Squeeze.
Ep. 085: Certify Your Company as Ethical and Sustainable
What is the B Corp movement? According to Craig Ryan, a B Corp is to corporations what LEED is to building design.
Ep. 080: Ensuring Success for Women in Tech
The percentage of women in computing sciences is exceptionally low and many experts point to the introduction of the Personal Computer as the culprit.
Ep. 072: Attracting women to the mining industry
There are many challenges facing mining companies committed to increasing women in their ranks at all levels.
Ep. 068: How to Become a Social Entrepreneur
Saul Minkoff has had quite the adventure in social entrepreneurialism. In 2013, he was part of a team competing for the Hult Prize offered by the Clinton Global Initiative to create a business that would help provide food security for 20 million people by 2020.
Ep. 067: What Does A Working Port Do?
“We have the most complex port environment.” That is what Port Metro Vancouver's Peter Xotta hears from shippers from around the world about Vancouver’s port.
Ep. 060: British Columbia's Economic Report Card
"We probably will see fast economic growth this year and perhaps next year as well, close to Ontario, so we'll be right near the top of the heap of the provincial growth rankings."
Ep. 053: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
Vicki Saunders is the driving force behind SheEO, an investment fund aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs through “Radical Generosity.”
Ep. 048: Smart Investors Take the High Road
“We’ve seen market volatility before and we’ll see it again." That is according to Murray Leith, the head of research at Odlum Brown. He points out fluctuations are a natural part of the investment cycle.
Ep. 047: Why there are fewer young Canadian entrepreneurs
There are a number of reasons why the rates of young entrepreneurs are dropping. They include, but are not limited to: a) high education debts upon graduation, b) a strong job market, c) high risk and d) a very complex business landscape.
Ep. 037: The Leadership Path for Canadian Women
What are some of the obstacles that women face in seeking leadership roles?
Ep. 035: Shattering The Glass Ceiling
For female workers, is the glass ceiling still there or has the landscape changed?
Ep. 034: What Role Do Banks Play In Shaping Economy?
What role do financial institutions play in shaping the community we call home?
Ep. 025: Do we live in a false economy?
We all need to recognize that we’ve undermined our fiscal capacity to pay for the things that we need to pay for.
Ep. 021: Should Canada Promote Its Natural Resources?
The world needs natural resources. That is according to Cody Battershill of Canada Action. He says as stewards of the environment, no other exporting country can match Canada’s protection standards.
Ep. 020: Canada Natural Resource Development and First Nations
Bill Gallagher, the author of Resource Rulers, has been watching and counting the impressive number of Court Decisions that side with First Nations.
Ep. 018: State of British Columbia’s Fishing Industry
Since the restructuring of the commercial fishing industry in the 90’s communities up and down the coast have been disenfranchised from the sector that was their lifeblood.
Ep. 017: British Columbia is Out of Jobs
Gary Herman of the Industry Training Authority says British Columbia is on the cusp of a serious job crunch.
Ep. 012: Impact of Tsilhqot’in Supreme Court Decision
The Tsilhqot’in Supreme Court decision is certain to have an impact on investment and resource development in the province.