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Business Groups Concerned about the BC Labour Relations Board
A coalition of BC business associations has written to the provincial government calling for meaningful reform of the Labour Relations Board — citing delays, rising costs, and declining investor confidence.
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View all researchThe True Cost of BC's Deficit Spending
A decade of structural deficits has compounded BC's debt obligations. We model three scenarios for fiscal consolidation and their economic impact.
Zoning Reform and Housing Supply: What the Evidence Shows
Municipalities that liberalized zoning saw measurable increases in housing starts. BC's patchwork approach leaves significant supply gains on the table.
British Columbia Needs a Labour Relations System That Attracts Investment
BC's labour relations framework has become increasingly difficult to navigate — and increasingly different from competing jurisdictions. This report examines what reform would mean for investment and jobs.
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