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On BIV Today... Brad West, elected mayor last year of Port Coquitlam, has emerged as a strong voice regionally and stirred debate in criticizing the Union of B.C. Municipalities for permitting the government of China to sponsor a reception at its annual conference later this year. He talks about the controversy and about his ambitions for his city with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See mor...

On BIV Today… BIV’s tech panel tackles AGI, Olympic tech and Vancouver’s ability to attract talent. Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus discuss how artificial general intelligence could change the world, and how the Summer Olympics in Tokyo next year will be a testing ground and showcase for advanced technologies. Plus: the implications of Appl...

On BIV Today... Vancouver is among the best cities in the world for women entrepreneurs to strike out and launch a business, according to the latest rankings from Dell Technologies. The company’s national director in Canada, Pam Pelletier (1:14), breaks down the results and explains why Vancouver is a top destination for women in business. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (11:49)...

On BIV Today... CBRE’s Jason Kiselbach (1:03) delves into why Vancouver surged in the latest rankings for the best tech hubs in North America and how the city still has miles to go towards closing the gender gap within industry. Then, HeadCheck Health CEO Harrison Brown (12:15) offers the low-down on his startup’s partnership with the CFL and the technology they’re using to bette...

On BIV Today... Electron Communications’ Matthew Klippenstein delves into the landscape for B.C.’s burgeoning hydrogen fuel cell sector, including big news from Burnaby’s Ballard as well as other acquisitions and technological breakthroughs across North America. Tyler Orton hosts, see more https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... A new study for Telus from the International Data Corp. examines the readiness of medium-sized businesses and their challenges to recruit and retain talent, manage technological change, and ensure cybersecurity. Craig Thornton, vice president of Telus Business, and Puja Subrun, the senior director of national business solutions and marketing and marcom at Telus, talk about the stud...

On BIV Today... Amid the revocation of a cannabis licence at one producer’s operations and a regulatory probe into another producer, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:15) delves into the due diligence and compliance concerns his industry is navigating. Then, Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Goatsocial’s Terence Sawtell (13:08) join BIV’s weekly technology panel to d...

On BIV Today… British Columbia Business Council chief economist Ken Peacock (1:04) breaks down B.C.’s tight labour market, and shares why he expects to see some job growth moderation in the remainder of 2019 through to 2020. Jason Turcotte (12:01), vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, assesses the housing markets of three communities outside of Vancouver. T...

Andrew Wilkinson, the leader of the BC Liberals, talks about party renewal and the challenges of leadership, in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… If you’ve considered learning Chinese for business, you may want to consider learning Cantonese over Mandarin – or both. A new research project from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada explores language trends in global Chinese communities. Erin Williams, senior program manager, and Justin Kwan, project specialist, share preliminary insights from Greater Vancouve...

On BIV Today... Canadian Business and the Federal Election: Which issues are important to business in the election campaign? Which parties have the best plans on various issues? Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, discusses the economic and scoial prorirties for busiensss, in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/ . See o...

On BIV Today… The Greater China director of the Asia Business Trade Association assesses where the Canada-China relationship stands. Brett Stephenson (0:59) argues U.S.-China relations are witnessing a long-term structural decline, one with implications around the world. He examines Canada’s options in dealing with China, and believes the relationship will see a reset – from Can...

On BIV Today... June home sales have plummeted to lows not seen in that month since 2000 — so where does that leave the market moving forward? Dane Eitel (1:00) of Eitel Insights breaks down the latest data for Vancouver and offers investment advice for under-the-radar markets in other parts of Canada. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (14:14) discusses the latest news in retail i...

On BIV Today… “It’s not a time to be average,” says Anna Zakrzewski, the global leader in wealth management for Boston Consulting Group. She joins the show to talk about the trends highlighted in BCG’s new report Global Wealth 2019: Reigniting Radical Growth. Hosted by Hayley Woodin, the show examines shifts in global wealth management and cross-border wealth flows....

On BIV Today... Maria Pacella of PenderFund Capital Management sits down with Business in Vancouver to tackle the current state of B.C.’s tech industry, from investments in inflection stage companies to the growth possibilities that could sprout out of the Digital Technology Supercluster. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Frank Giustra, one of Canada’s most prominent business leaders, has in the last decade turned a large part of his attention to philanthropy. He talks in-depth with Kirk LaPointe, editor-in-chief of Business in Vancouver, about his mission to give back, about the lessons he learned in business that he can apply to this new chapter, and about the global context for his contribu...

On BIV Today... Are pets the next big market for the cannabis industry? Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton breaks down Health Canada’s efforts to consider a new category from products before delving into B.C.’s monopoly on online sales and whether private enterprise will be able to break in. Then, the BIV tech panel featuring Progressa’s Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society’s...

On BIV Today... The Trans Mountain pipeline project gets a lot of negative attention, but a new poll indicates strong British Columbian and even Greater Vancouver support for it. Still there are concerns among supporters. Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, the firm that conducted the poll, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss the issues. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnyst...

On BIV Today… The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association released its inaugural State of Downtown report this month. DVBIA CEO Charles Gauthier discusses the state of the city’s downtown economy and its impressive growth. Asia 360 examines AI in Asia. Dongwoo Kim, a post-graduate research fellow with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, shares how China, South Kore...

On BIV Today... What do millennials want? Specifically, what do millennials who self-direct their investments want? The annual study on self-directed investment in Canada is out from J.D. Power, the global market information research firm, and it indicates companies aren't always giving millennials what they need. Mike Foy, the senior director of wealth and lending intelligence at J.D. Power, join...

On BIV Today… This week, the show’s tech panel tackles Tesla, Facebook, Apple and Walmart. Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus examine Facebook’s global currency ambition, and what it means for your privacy. For a year, Tesla can import Japanese aluminium without paying U.S. tariffs, but the exception doesn’t necessarily help the carmaker...

On BIV Today... Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson delves into all the latest industry news, including why the rising cost of groceries could become an election isses, Lululemon closing its only men’s-only outlets and the latest efforts to turn store into destination “experiences.” Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

On BIV Today... Detached home prices hit a five-year low in May — has the market finally reached its nadir? Dane Eitel of Eitel Insights breaks down new data to explain why buyers and sellers may still wish to act with caution. Then, Lisa McGuire of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC joins the show discuss new initiatives around healthy and safety aimed at retaining and recruiting worke...

On BIV Today... Altus Group’s Ray Wong (1:08) joins the BIV Today podcast to break down how brick-and-mortar retail outlets are evolving to compete with e-commerce shakeups. Then, Chinatown House executive director Minna Van (14:53) discusses the launch of the Community Digital Lab this summer — part of an effort to shape the next generation of tech workers here in Vancouver. Tyler Ort...

On BIV Today... Dan Sutton, president of the cannabis producer Tantalus Labs, discusses the new wave of regulations to introduce edibles and beverages to the cannabis product line and their implications for the consumer and the industry. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, editor-in-chief of BIV. See more at  https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.