BREAKING NEWS: Alberta and ICBA win C-69 Supreme Court Challenge
ICBA Cast
In this episode of the ICBA Daily News, Jordan Bateman and Chris Gardner from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) discuss the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to overturn Bill C-69. They view this as a victory for construction and resource development in Canada, highlighting the importance of faster project approvals for economic growth. They also discuss the ICBA's support for the government of Alberta's opposition to the federal legislation.
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ICBA CAST: Jock Finlayson on B.C. Government Q1 Report & Alberta's C-69 Court Showdown
ICBA Cast
In this podcast episode, Jordan Bateman introduces Jock Finlayson as the new Chief Economist for the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association. They discuss the Q1 fiscal report for British Columbia, which reveals a projected $6.7 billion deficit for this year. They express concerns about the government's increasing debt and lack of coordinated response to the housing crisis. Jock also discusses the negative impact of legislation C-69 on resource and infrastructure projects, hoping for a change in government or reconsideration of the legislation.
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ICBA CAST: Navigating Politics and Business: A Chat with ICBA Alberta’s Mike Martens
ICBA Cast
🎧 ICBA Alberta President Mike Martens and ICBA BC VP-Communications Jordan Bateman were chatting Wild Rose province earlier today, touching on several topics, including: 🗳 Alberta's Political Landscape: We discussed the recent election and the commendable job done by Premier Danielle Smith so far in her new mandate. 🧐 BC vs Alberta - Project Approvals & Regulations: We compared the attitudes in both provinces. While B.C. constantly battles bureaucracy, Alberta has a more positive approach, learning from past mistakes and focusing on cooperation and environmental responsibility....
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CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS: Epscan's Shane Stirling Tells His Story
ICBA Cast
ICBA board member Shane Stirling of sat down with George Affleck of 's Constructive Conversations show, and told his Fort St. John success story. Epscan does construction, maintenance, electrical, and instrumentation work -- each of these services coincides with one another and allows Shane's company to stand out.
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CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS: ICBA's Chris Gardner on the Association in 2022
ICBA Cast
CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS: Just ahead of the 47th anniversary of the 's founding, ICBA president Chris Gardner sits down with George Affleck to talk about the organization and how it's responding to the modern challenges facing construction.
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CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS: Laura Stanton of ICBA BC's AWG Northern Industries
ICBA Cast
To kick off both Season 2 of Merit Canada's Constructive Conversations AND Women in Construction Week, host George Affleck chats with AWG Northern Industries president Laura Stanton. Laura is the third woman to chair the board of directors of ICBA.
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CKNW's Jas Johal Show: Chris Gardner Talks ICBA Wellness
ICBA Cast
ICBA's Chris Gardner was on CKNW Radio's Jas Johal Show yesterday to talk about mental health in construction -- and how ICBA's Workplace Wellness program is working to break the stigma around asking for help.
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ICBA CONVERSATIONS: Gavin Dew, BC Liberal Leadership Candidate
ICBA Cast
Gavin Dew, candidate for the leadership of the BC Liberal Party, dropped by the ICBA studio to chat with Jordan Bateman about the state of the race, where the party is at, how he's preparing for next week's first debate, and much more. Check out his website at www.gavindew.ca
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ICBA CONVERSATIONS: Talking Energy, Fires and More with Mike Davis
ICBA Cast
ICBA's VP-Regional Mike Davis stops by the new studio to talk with Jordan Bateman about the latest developments in oil and gas, the Taylor Bridge, what's happening across BC, wildfires, and much more.
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Constructive Conversations: Steve Zahm of Procore
ICBA Cast
Steve Zahm of Procore Technologies -- a member of ICBA's 2021 Builders' Circle -- sits down with George Affleck to talk about Procore, tech, and the future of construction.
info_outlineChris and Jordan talk about how the economy (and job creators) survive the COVID-19 pandemic, and the return of NDP politics.