“economic development”
Expanding economic literacy key to prosperity
We need to get out the message beyond that a healthy business sector pays for government services Business owners know the power of profits. Being in the black equals the ability to hire new staff, increase compensation for current staff, ... Read More »
Geller: Lessons from the Netherlands
Multi-family floating home community is intriguing, despite its many design challenges There are many lessons that Vancouver could learn from the Nether-lands, a country with a long-standing tradition of doing more with less, and a keen interest in building design ... Read More »
Oil insurance push just slick political theatre
The Mayor's understanding of Vancouver's economy seems to be at odds with reality “I don't think many Vancouverites support becoming a huge oil port. It is totally at odds with our city brand and our identity and ethic.” – Vancouver ... Read More »
Canada’s $40 million daily gift to America
On oil, world markets and the cost of having our resources 'landlocked' How would you like to take $40 million a day, wrap it in a nice ribbon and send it to President Obama? Because that is what we in ... Read More »
Oil and Water Part One: Asia exports off the table (for now)
Public opinion is too strong against oil tankers for even the federal majority government to take on In this two-part post we'll analyze the politics of shipping oil from BC's coast. Vancouver Sun columnist Craig Macinnes, who has struck a ... Read More »
Regional economic development plan needed for Metro Vancouver
This op-ed is featured in today's Vancouver Sun. Links to referenced materials provided below. Last month the Eighth Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Study was published, confirming what many Vancouverites already know. After Hong Kong, ours is now the second ... Read More »
