BIV Today

On BIV Today... Is the world’s inflationary economic system on a collision course with the deflationary nature of technology? Jeff Booth is the founding CEO of Vancouver-based e-commerce company BuildDirect and the author of The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future . He joins BIV Today to discuss his book’s exploration of how today’s economic systems...

On BIV Today…  BC Treaty Commissioner Celeste Haldane discusses the significance of the B.C. government’s implementation of UNDRIP and shares highlights from ongoing treaty negotiations in 2019.  Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Bryan Yu, deputy chief economist at Central 1 Credit Union, offers his forecast for the B.C. economy amid big infrastructure spending, a crisis in the forestry sector and mixed signals from the housing market. Then, KPMG’s Russ Crawford breaks down what businesses must know about the finalized version of CUSMA and how it will impact everything from e-commerce to global supply...

On BIV Today… Bridgitte Anderson joins the show in her first interview since becoming president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.  Anderson discusses her priorities for the board, the challenges facing businesses in the region and how she plans to evolve the GVBOT. Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

On BIV Today... 2019 has been a rollercoaster of year, from federal elections to a minority provincial government lasting longer than many anticipated.  Mario Canseco, president of the public opinion firm Researchco discusses the political and economic implications of 2019. He is in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener...

On BIV Today… Congress and the White House have reached an agreement to approve a new North American trade agreement. Carlo Dade (1:34), director of the Canada West Foundation’s trade and investment centre, discusses the implications for Canada. As Dade explains, there is “next to nothing” to protect Canadian businesses from presidential authority in certain areas. He enco...

On BIV Today... Should investors believe all the hype ahead of rosy outlooks for Vancouver real estate going into 2020? Real estate analyst Dane Eitel explains why some may wish to exercise caution before dipping their toes into the market next year. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson discusses the retail trends we should expect in 2020, as well as new reports on who’s driving the...

On BIV Today… A new study led by UBC’s Sauder School of Business is among the first to link a specific type of customer behaviour to voluntary turnover on the service industry. Study co-author Daniel Skarlicki – Sauder’s Edgar F. Kaiser chair of organizational behaviour – discusses what the study found, and what it means for retail and restaurant management. One find...

On BIV Today... This episode of BIV Today explores why international capital is turning away from Vancouver real estate and moving to investments in Seattle. Jason Turcotte, vice-president development at Cressey Development Group, and Dean Jones, principal and owner of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty in Seattle, discuss the trend, and the implications for two regions competing as ga...

On BIV Today... Mario Canseco, president of the public opinion research firm Researchco, talks about the dismissal of Don Cherry, on attitudes to immigration and the military in Canada, and on corporate responsibility to deal with reputations. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... The BIV Tech panel (0:56) featuring Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Electron Communications’ Matthew Klippenstein discuss the big sales numbers generated by Cyber Monday, a record number complaints lodged against the country’s telecom companies and whether AI-powered cameras that detect distracted drivers should make their way to Canada. Then, Tantalus...

On BIV Today... Striking CN workers may be back on the job, but operations at the railway company are not yet at full capacity. Sean Finn, CN's executive vice-president of corporate services and chief legal officer, explains how the eight-day work stoppage affected operations, and how the company is planning out its recovery. Vancouver recently passed a number of new housing policies. Jason Turcot...

On BIV Today... Canada’s complex cannabis laws have the potential to create major headaches for retailers. Vancouver-based software developer Greenline POS is using technology to help businesses navigate the early stages of the nascent cannabis industry through compliance tools. CEO Albert Kim joins the show to delve into the confluence between technology and cannabis. Tyler Orton hosts, see...

On BIV Today... We are a country of a little more than 35 million people. How about making that 100 million? A new report from the Century Initiative, a group of academics and business leaders, indicates we have to build a much, much larger population much, much faster to enhance Canada¹s quality of life. Jasmine Gill, the director of policy and initiatives with the Century Initiative, joins...

On BIV Today... The provincial government's economic figures remain stable, but there are always challenges. Mario Canseco, president of the public opinion firm Researchco, discusses the quarterly results of the BC NDP government. He is in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… Despite the rise of e-commerce and retail insolvencies, bricks-and-mortar locations in downtown Vancouver have increased over the past seven years. Charles Gauthier, president and CEO of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA), discusses new research by the DVBIA on retail trends in the city’s downtown core.  BIV’s weekly tech panel joi...

On BIV Today... Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson joins the show to talk about the influence Black Friday is having on Canadian retailers, the closure of dozens of Lowe's outlets, the return of clothing retailer Aeropostale to almost 100 stores across the country as well as changes going on at Brentwood Town Centre. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener...

On BIV Today… Bridgitte Anderson joins the show in her first interview since becoming president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.  Anderson discusses her priorities for the board, the challenges facing businesses in the region and how she plans to evolve the GVBOT. Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

On BIV Today... Metro Vancouver has the well-earned reputation as Canada’s priciest region for homes. But just how long would it take for a median-income earner to save up for a down payment? Zoocasa managing editor Penelope Graham breaks down new data that paints a rather gloomy picture for regular Canadians hoping to get into the housing market somewhere in Metro Vancouver. Tyler Orton hos...

On BIV Today... What should we make of the Trudeau cabinet shuffle? Mario Canseco, president of the Researchco public research firm, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for some initial thoughts. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... The BIV tech panel featuring Gluu Technology Society’s and Electron Communications’ Matthew Klippenstein break down the latest industry news, including Disney+’s tech issues, the debut of Google Stadia — the tech giant’s effort to break into the gaming market — and B.C. leading the way in adopting zero-emission vehicles. Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sut...

On BIV Today… A new study suggests financial institutions are drowning in data. Matt Fabian, director of research and analysis at TransUnion Canada, discusses what the digital era means for banks and consumer experiences. A large percentage of British Columbians are drowning in debt, says MNP licensed insolvency trustee Lana Gilbertson. And the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index shows that hous...

On BIV Today... October’s real estate data for Greater Vancouver got more than a few people excited about a boost in sales. But scratch beneath the surface and the numbers aren’t as rosy as they might appear, according to Dane Eitel of Eitel Insights. He joins BIV Today to break down the latest data on houses and condos in the region. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . S...

On BIV Today... Will the new NHL team in Seattle stoke more hockey fever in Vancouver or will it erode the Canucks’ base? UBC business professor James Brander (10:23) discusses how the presence of a new regional rival will be felt in B.C. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Mario Canseco, president of the public opinion research firm Researchco, talks about the dismissal of Don Cherry, on attitudes to immigration and the military in Canada, and on corporate responsibility to deal with reputations. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.