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On BIV Today... Joey Restaurant Group founder and CEO Jeff Fuller discusses the company’s new North Shore location and expansion into the U.S. market. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... More than a dozen top names in the West Coast artificial intelligence community gathered in Vancouver in early December for a roundtable discussion on how to turn the city into a hub for this innovative technology. BIV reporter Tyler Orton moderated the panel that tackled everything from challenges with procurement to opportunities for market growth. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Three years after Donald Trump entered the oval office and Canadians aren't buying into his worldview. Mario Canseco, president of the public opinion firm Researchco discusses the what Canadians think of the U.S. president. 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... Canada's Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng discusses the relevance of the World Trade Organization at a time of uncertainty, rising nationalism and increased protectionism. Next week, Ng will represent Canada at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.  Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... It's a Hobbesian world out there, says Business Council of BC president and CEO Greg D'Avignon – one fraught with heightened uncertainty and competition. D'Avignon joins BIV Today to discuss B.C.'s economic outlook for 2020. This includes opportunities – like the opportunity for B.C. to become the world's low-carbon supplier of choice – and threats to B.C.'s competitiveness. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 were built for a pre-technology era and what that means as technology advances in ways unseen before. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 chains. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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 for privacy information.

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 encourages businesses in Canada to thoughtfully rethink their exposure to the U.S. Augmented humans, privacy breaches and regulating Big Tech. Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and EasyMarkit CTO Owen Ingraham (13:22) examine the trends and events that defined technology in 2019. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 growth of luxury retail in Canada, why Canadians are in love with loyalty rewards programs and why Canadian Tire may be in trouble. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 finding with key implications for businesses is that fair treatment from supervisors actually reduces employees’ tendency to perceive negative emotions after customer unfairness. The study is titled Unpacking the Relationship Between Customer (In)Justice and Employee Turnover Outcomes: Can Fair Supervisor Treatment Reduce Employees’ Emotional Turmoil? Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 gateways to Asia. Hayley Woodin 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.

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 Labs CEO Dan Sutton (23:17) joins the show to delve into the latest cannabis industry news, including the potential impacts of B.C.’s newly proposed vaping regulations and efforts from the B.C. Chamber of Commerce to facilitate crafter growers’ journey into the regulated market. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Turcotte, vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, discusses whether they will help generate more rental housing. He shares just how much rising property taxes can cost Canadians and developers. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 BIV editor-in-chief in conversation about the report. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.