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On BIV Today... The VR/AR Global Summit hits Vancouver this week, with experts converging in one of the world’s largest ecosystems for the nascent sector. VR/AR Vancouver chapter president Dan Burgar (1:47) delves into what makes the city a unique place for businesses developing this technology. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (15:20) breaks down the latest industry news, including Costco’s journey into becoming the country’s second largest retailer, Sobey’s unveiling a smart grocery cart, Artizia’s expansion into men’s design and how “ghost restaurants” are becoming increasingly ubiquitous amid rising lease rates in Vancouver. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… While we know technology is disrupting the way we work, it is less clear how societies will manage the impact of that disruption. Annalise Huynh, policy analyst and designer with the Brookfield Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, discusses new research that examines pathways from disruption to employment. She offers insight into how employers and policymakers can ease worker impact and what they ought to focus on as skills needs shift. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... A new report from the Business Development Bank of Canada concludes that the country is undergoing an “entrepreneurial resurgence” with the highest number of Canadians in a decade launching businesses in the past year. Michael Denham, CEO of the BDC, breaks down how the face of entrepreneurs is changing dramatically in this country. Then, the conversation on entrepreneurship continues as this week’s Rise Women’s Conference hits the city. Conference organizer and The Ace Class founder Mandy Balak joins the show to offer insights into the challenges women face in business. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... A new wave of cannabis regulations arrives this month. Four experts discuss the first year of legalized recreational cannabis and what is ahead for the industry. Peter Guo of MNP, Brandon Wright of Dynaleo, Chantel Popoff of Valens Groworks and James Munro of McMillan LLP examine what has worked, what hasn't, and what might happen in the next year and more. This is part one of a two-part conversation moderated by Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Research Co. president Mario Canseco breaks down what Monday’s election results mean for B.C. and what Canadians expect from federal leaders in the coming weeks and months. Then, Greg D’Avignon, CEO of the Business Council of B.C., discusses what a Liberal minority government likely means for the future of the Trans Mountain pipeline, the national carbon tax and B.C. fish farms. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… Surrey’s first labour market study and a new strategy to strengthen the city’s workforce. Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman discusses the new reports, along with what a made-in-Surrey workforce strategy involves and the needs of businesses in the city. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for a review of the federal campaign and a glimpse at the next term of government. See more at https://biv.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… What their preliminary trade deal means for the U.S., Japan – and Canada. Carlo Dade (1:00), director of the Canada West Foundation’s trade and investment centre, calls the deal a blow to Canada. He also calls it a warning – that the U.S. could encroach on other areas of opportunity for Canadian companies in Japan, and in other CPTPP countries. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada has noticed that Asian Pacific countries are expressing interest in opportunities that involve Indigenous businesses. Dr. Scott Harrison (14:03), program manager of engaging Asia, discusses the first guidebook of its kind – one designed to help Indigenous businesses leverage Asia Pacific trade opportunities. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Greg D'Avignon, the CEO and president of the Business Council of British Columbia, discusses a new survey of executives on their priority issues in the election campaign and how they have or haven't been addressed in the campaign. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… BIV’s weekly tech panel talks about Visa, Mastercard and others pulling out of Facebook’s cryptocurrency project. Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and EasyMarkit CTO Owen Ingraham also examine Uber’s latest round of layoffs, its potential acquisition of Cornershop, gig economy challenges and opportunities in grocery delivery. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Absolute Software CEO Christy Wyatt (1:11) and Odgers Berndtson’s Eric Beaudan discuss the annual CEOx1Day program, whereby students spend a day shadowing executives in B.C. Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (11:37) breaks down the latest retail news, including the potential fallout for brands as the NBA-Blizzard-China controversy escalates, whether there will actually be any deals to be had at the Forever 21 liquidation sales and proposals that could see mini-cities evolve at B.C. malls in the coming years. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Vancouver-based VanHack is helping to shepherd much-needed tech talent into the country as Canada’s innovation sector explodes. As homegrown talent departs for cities like Vancouver or Toronto, CEO Ilya Brotzky has been overseeing efforts to bring in international talent to the Prairies and other locations needing an injection of workers. He joins BIV Today to discuss talent demands and how new immigration policies are changing the way companies hire. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What good are election debates? Did Monday's settle anything? Mario Canseco, president of Research Co., discusses the implications of the debate on the campaign. He is in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... This month marks the one-year anniversary of the legalization of cannabis. Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:41) joins BIV Today to break down the challenges the industry has endured and what the future holds with the upcoming legalization of edible products. And BIV’s weekly tech panel (16:42), featuring Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and Electron Communications consultant Matthew Klippenstein, delve into Surrey’s aspirations to become a quantum computing hub, PayPal pulling out of plans for Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency and the latest salvo fired by Disney in the escalating war with Netflix. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today…  In the midst of a federal election and climate protests across Canada, a new report highlights an untold election story. Hayley Woodin speaks with Merran Smith (1:49), executive director of Clean Energy Canada, about the growth potential of Canada’s clean energy sector.  In the second half of the show, Cressey Development Group vice-president of development Jason Turcotte (20:45) shares what surprised him about Greater Vancouver’s latest real estate data. He also assesses some of the federal parties’ proposed housing policies. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... A new book examines how companies need to use and emphasize emotional intelligence in the ways they recruit and retain their leaders and teams. Caroline Stokes, an experienced Silicon Valley recruiter based in Vancouver, has written Elephants Before Unicorns: Emotionally Intelligence HR Strategies to Save Your Company. She discusses the book with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… The significance of the U.S.-Japan mini trade deal. On a new Asia 360 segment, Jeff Reeves, vice-president of research with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, discusses how the deal is politically driven, and what it means for Canada’s trade relations with Japan. Does Canada have enough venture capital funding? Charles Plant, senior fellow at the University of Toronto-based Impact Centre, shares the findings of a new report.  Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Christine Magee, the co-founder and chair of the board of SleepCountry Canada, discusses the company's quarter century of growth, the changes in the business, and the challenges even she faces in getting a good night's sleep. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Sean Finn (2:11), executive vice-president of corporate services and chief legal officer at CN, discusses rail safety, 100 years of operations and the company¹s investments in B.C. Is CN planning for the next century? And could hovering train cars be involved? Finn joins co-host Hayley Woodin for a wide-ranging interview on CN¹s work. BIV¹s weekly tech panel (18:46) tackles WeWork, Uber and Facebook. Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and EasyMarkit CTO Owen Ingraham discuss WeWork¹s reality check, Uber becoming the operating system of our daily lives and Facebook¹s mind-reading move. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Can B.C. become a global AI powerhouse by 2022? Steve Lowry, executive director of AInBC, discusses the launch of a new artificial intelligence network aimed at doing just that. October marks Healthy Workplace Month. Wellness and stress coach Nicole Porter joins the show to offer insights on how workers can better regulate everything from their sleeping habits to screen time. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.