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On BIV Today… BIV’s weekly tech panel discuss Apple’s privacy push – and the end of an era for iTunes.  Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad also explore at where Amazon’s one-day shipping roll-out could lead, and what antitrust cases could mean for ‘Big Tech’. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… HP Canada president and CEO Mary Ann Yule discusses the power of storytelling ahead of her roundtable discussion at the Women Deliver conference in Vancouver. Yule talks about her own experiences as a female leader in technology, and offers advice for women rising through the ranks of male-dominated industries. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ride-sharing is coming. Lyft will be among the entrants in British Columbia later this year, but several challenges remain as the province introduces the system. Aaron Zifkin, managing director of Canada for Lyft,discusses the emerging environment in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… Which countries are casualties in the U.S.-China trade dispute? Where are the winners? In the latest instalment of Asia 360, Jeff Reeves – vice-president of research with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada – lends insight into what challenges with America have meant for Beijing. He also assesses trade-related fallout throughout the Asia Pacific region. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report from the conservative Fraser Institute think-tank examines the extent of protection from foreign competition in key industries. It concludes nearly one-third of the Canadian economy enjoys such protection. Vincent Geloso, senior fellow at the institute and author of the report, Walled From Competition, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe in conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regulatory communications in Canada’s investment industry are increasingly digital.  Ian Russell, president and CEO of the Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) discusses how this has affected shareholder participation. He also weighs in on the areas where e-delivery could be improved. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson offers an update on Tim Hortons global expansion plans, how a U.S.-China trade war could leave Canadian consumers paying higher prices and efforts to make deliveries easier for shoppers — including drones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Raghwa Gopal, the new head of Innovate BC, discusses how his own history in the tech sector took him on path to leading the provincial Crown agency charged with facilitating development in the innovation economy. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Ahead of the first Sustainability Leadership Congress next month in Vancouver, Intengine founder Connie Linder discusses the challenges facing both consumers and businesses as they endeavour to become more sustainable. And are high gas prices actually pushing more British Columbians towards adopting electric vehicles? Matthew Klippenstein from Electron Communications joins the show to delve into the factors playing into big sales. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Electric vehicle sales have increased dramatically this month with the arrival of extra government incentives. Blair Qualey, president of the New Car Dealers Association of B.C. talks about the issues related to the growth of this sector. 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 the final episode of Business in Vancouver’s four-part Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by UBC Sauder School of Business…  Dr. Carole Taylor, British Columbia’s former finance minister and the current deputy chairman of the Trilateral Commission’s North American region, opens up about her career, leadership in politics and female leadership. “I have a lot of concerns, and it surprises me,” she says. “I don’t see politicians listening to each other.” Dr. Taylor offers advices for young men and women who are looking at the world and weighing a career in politics. She discusses how to persevere in the face of criticism.  She weighs in on Jody Wilson-Raybould’s handling of her role in the wake of the federal government’s SNC Lavalin affair, and discusses what it takes to be a leader in 2019. Business in Vancouver’s Women in Business podcast series, hosted by Hayley Woodin, features in-depth conversations with women who have risen through the ranks of respective fields. Listen to more discussio

On BIV Today... Are Health Canada’s new “build-first” rules destined to hurt craft cannabis producers? Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:26) joins BIV Today to discuss controversial regulations from Ottawa that could see more of the big producers dominate the industry. Then, BIV’s tech panel featuring Gluu’s Linda Fawcus and BIV reporter Hayley Woodin (9:39) delve into the Americans’ latest strike against Huawei, Amazon’s interest in delivering food to you home and efforts to stamp out online extremism. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... The provincial inquiry into money laundering enjoys wide public support, but how does the Horgan government handle the political opportunities and challenges of the probe? Mario Canseco, president of the Researchco public research firm and a contributor to BIV, joins editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for a discussion. See more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Northeastern University president and Robot-Proof author Joseph Aoun (1:31) joins the BIV Today podcast to discuss what it takes to prepare people for a changing workforce transformed by smart machines. And Vancouver’s high cost of living is well documented but does the city ultimately deliver on the prices? Re/Max managing broker Wayne Ryan (17:31) breaks down a new report exploring the concept of livability across Canada and where Vancouver stacks up. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Dax Dasilva built Lightspeed into one of Canada's leading tech firms, offering retailers a suite of software to serve their needs. Increasingly he has turned his attention to supporting culture and a reflective environment for business leadership. 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... The BIV tech panel featuring Progressa’s Ali Pourdad and Gluu’s Linda Fawcus delve into Uber’s underwhelming IPO, recent calls to break up Facebook and the appeal of robot butler. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third instalment of our special four-part Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by UBC Sauder School of Business…  Throughout her career, Catherine Warren – CEO of the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) – has served in leadership positions in a wide range of traditionally male-dominated sectors, from technology to film. Being a leader doesn’t get easier, she says. She joins the show to discuss the role mentorship played in her career, share some of the advice she has received in her career and explain the importance of telling Vancouver’s story of economic development. She reflects on what she sees as an erosion of respect for public institutions, insights from her work as CEO of the YWCA of Greater Vancouver, and the need to connect ideas to people.  “Surround yourself by an informal board of advisors,” suggests Warren. Listen to the full episode for more insights from the VEC CEO, who has roots in physics, journalism and digital media. Business in Vancouver’s Women in Business podcast ser

On BIV Today... Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson discusses the latest industry news, including MEC’s new CEO, the $225-million sale of a Vancouver mall, the future of Roots and Freshii’s recent struggles. Then, PwC’s Robert Coard breaks down new research into how technology is transforming expectations among Canadian consumers. Tyler Orton hosts, see more https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Trez Capital senior vice-president Eric Horie offers insights into trends the commercial real estate sector in Greater Vancouver, including major constraints facing access to industrial land. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Nearly two-thirds of British Columbians believe employers should be able to administer drug tests now that cannabis has been legalized, according to a recent Research Co. survey. But how much legal basis is there for such tests? Boughton Law employment lawyer Leslie Whittaker shares insights on what companies and workers should know. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.