Biv Today

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

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 Linda Fawcus break down the latest industry news, including Jony Ive’s departure from Apple, Bird’s efforts to break into Canada’s e-scooters market and Twitter’s strategy to crack down on world leaders that violate its rules. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Korea and Japan are pursuing the development of AI technologies, and where Canada fits into the picture. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe in conversation. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in the long-run. Apple’s expansion in Seattle will create twice as many new jobs than previously promised, which could place pressure on Vancouver’s tech talent base. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 information.

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

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

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.

On BIV Today... BIV’s tech panel featuring Progressa’s Ali Pourdad and Gluu’s Linda Fawcus delve into Facebook’s deepfake dilemma ahead of upcoming elections as well as Huawei following Samsung by delaying the release of its foldable phone. Finally, the panel reflects on the history of Yahoo in the wake of a viral tweet documenting the downfall of the once mighty tech giant. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Cressey Development Group vice-president Jason Turcotte lends insight into the Metro Vancouver real estate market. Many buyers are taking a wait-and-see approach to the market, while certain housing types and communities are seeing more activity than others. Turcotte says a web of policies has impacted the industry significantly, and that some 6,000 units have been pulled back from development as a result. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Public research firm leader Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, talks about Canadian attitudes toward child care and Donald Trump. 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… Jeff Reeves, vice-president of research at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, breaks down the foundation’s new National Opinion Poll on Canadian feelings toward high-tech investments from Asia. In the latest Asia 360 segment, Reeves discusses how Canadians see Asia as an innovation leader, yet have strong reservations about investments from certain countries in sensitive sectors, like telecommunications.  The poll also captures our hesitancy to accept foreign direct investment (FDI) from China and from the United States. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Economic headwinds, onerous legislation, and an uncertain trade picture are the topics for discussion with the president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, Dennis Darby. He joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for a conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… Canada’s trade problems go much deeper than challenges with China, says Carlo Dade (1:15), director of the Canada West Foundation’s trade and investment centre. Canada and Canadian businesses will need to adapt to a world where 2 a.m. tweets communicate changes to trade policies, he adds. Dade argues Canada’s trade challenges need to be viewed comprehensively, and governments and businesses alike need to reframe the global picture.  It isn’t all negative. Dade explores areas of opportunity for businesses and for the B.C. government. BIV’s weekly tech panel tackles a G20 plan to tax big tech, Tableau’s US$15.7 billion acquisition by Salesforce and Amazon’s credit card for the under-banked.  Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus (19:34) also weigh in on new smart glasses that can autonomously scan 15 faces per frame in under a second. Both express concern about how the technology could be used; both see a role for government to play in regulating the public us

On BIV Today... Money laundering, luxury retail and banning single-use plastics. On BIV Today, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson reviews the latest trends and stories from Canada’s retail sector.  In this episode, Patterson discusses how retailers and consumers are adapting their behaviour to reduce their use of plastic, ahead of a potential federal ban of certain items. Just as more consumers are looking to leave a smaller environmental footprint, more Canadians are choosing to shop online. Patterson discusses why Canadian e-commerce is booming. Also growing at a fast clip in Canada is the China-owned lifestyle brand Miniso. The retailer has 50 stores in the country and counting, and has just launched a new $10-store concept. Luxury Italian jeweller Pomelatto has closed its shop in Vancouver’s CF Pacific Centre, which was its only Canadian location. Patterson reflects on why.  He and host Hayley Woodin also discuss how B.C.’s money laundering crackdown could more broadly affect the province’s luxury ret

On BIV Today... The ideal cannabis-infused beverage has yet to be perfected, says Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:11). He tells Hayley Woodin about the opportunities in a space Deloitte estimates could be worth $529 million in Canada. He also shares information about his company’s planned partnership with Vancouver’s Postmark Brewing. Tyler Orton speaks with Eli van der Giessen (11:25) from NetSquared about the challenges facing non-profits as they try to adapt to the digital age. Hayler Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… The latest Best 50 Corporate Citizens ranking from Corporate Knights (1:08) shows that Canada’s top corporate citizens earn more revenue from clean sources than the rest of corporate Canada. It also shows they outperform the average Canadian firm financially.  Toby Heaps (16:26), CEO of the organization, offers insight into this year’s ranking. It’s National Business Etiquette Week: business etiquette coach Margaret Page discusses some of the good and bad business habits to keep in mind both at work, and out in the world. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Mairead Lavery, president of the Export Development Canada, in conversation on the world's trade challenges and their impact on Canada. She is in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.