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On BIV Today... Dawn Desjardins, the deputy chief economist and vice president of Royal Bank, talks about the real estate market conditions in Vancouver and across Canada. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:40) dives into industry concerns over municipal air regulations that appear to be targeting the cannabis sector. Then, Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus join the BIV technology panel (12:42) to dive into Hootsuite's layoffs, Facebook's latest efforts to cull extremist personalities and Microsoft’s bid to make us all more productive. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of the Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by UBC Sauder School of Business…  Celeste Haldane, chief commissioner of the British Columbia Treaty Commission, tackles economic reconciliation, work-life balance and taking risks. "Part of taking risk is knowing when to actually push a boundary to make some change," she says. In her professional and volunteer roles, Haldane is working to push boundaries and move the needle on reconciliation. Investing in talent, respect and communication are key to that mission, and to the work of being a leader. "We have to ensure that we are hearing everyone's voices. Sometimes we aren't going to like what we hear, and sometimes they might not like what we have to say either. But it's about creating that space, and it's about having that dialogue." Business in Vancouver’s Women in Business podcast series features in-depth conversations with women who have risen through the ranks of respective fields. Join host Hayley Woodin weekly over the next

On BIV Today… Has China’s Belt and Road Initiative proven to be a debt trap?  In this Asia 360 segment, Jeff Reeves (2:14) – vice-president of research at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada – examines the outcomes of China’s second Belt and Road forum. He also explores what has changed since the idea was first announced years ago. This includes more membership, more money and a consideration for green development. Plus: the role Canada can play in the trillion-dollar project.  Jason Turcotte (23:37), vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, discusses the balance of preserving Vancouver’s heritage homes and developing additional housing supply. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... The recent shift in bond yields, in which long-term bonds were at a lower rate than short-term bonds, is a phenomenon that often signals a recession in six to 18 months. The chief economist of RBC Global Asset Management, Eric Lascelles, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss the economic signs and possible implications. See moer at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… Actor Joshua Jackson discusses the fragmentation of Vancouver’s entertainment market, and the venture he's running to seize opportunities in it. Known for roles on The Affair, Fringe and Dawson’s Creek, Vancouver-raised Jackson says Canada has a lot of entertainment talent to celebrate, but that the local film and television industry needs to start owning its contributions to the global entertainment world. As chairman of Vancouver-based Liquid Media Group, Jackson shares why now is the time of ‘peak content,’ and what that means for players of all sizes, from Hollywood to Hollywood North. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Canada needs a more competitiveness tax regime to support the social programs Canadians value, says the Business Council of Canada. Council president and CEO Goldy Hyder and vice president of policy Brian Kingston join BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss a new survey on economic growth and tax revenue. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the inaugural episode of the Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by UBC Sauder School of Business…  Her Honour Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, discusses leadership, democracy and the fallout from the #MeToo movement. 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.  “I feel compelled to use my role…to encourage respect,” she shares. She also reveals what it was like meeting Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II. Business in Vancouver’s Women in Business podcast series features in-depth conversations with women who have risen through the ranks of respective fields. Join host Hayley Woodin weekly over the next month for more discussions with women who lead. New episodes will launch on May 6, May 13 and May 21. Four episodes. Four women. Four unique stories of leadership.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Canadians' trust in business and their leaders is waning. In the last three years, Canadians have come to trust large corporations less, and fewer Canadians trust small- and medium-sized businesses. Critically, the 2019 Proof Inc. CanTrust Index shows that employees' trust in their bosses has fallen 10 percentage points since 2016. Proof president and CEO Bruce MacLellan (2:19) discusses why trust has fallen, and points out where British Columbians' trust falls below the national average. BIV's weekly technology panel (16:22) tackles the latest industry headlines, including Slack's financials and Tesla CEO Elon MUsk's new guidelines for using Twitter. Ali Pourdad, CEO of Progressa, shares why he thinks Amazon's latest earnings report - which showed slowing revenue growth - is just a blip, and not a sign the company is slowing down. Linda Fawcus, founder and CEO of Gluu Technology Society, examines Walmart's Intelligent Retail Lab, and argues why it's different from Amazon Go's cashier-le

On BIV Today... Is Vancouver’s housing crisis really gutting the population of young people living in the city? A new report from RBC re-examines some of our preconceptions about how real estate prices are affecting local demographics, senior economist Robert Hogue (1:36) discusses. Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (10:18) dives into the latest industry news, including grocery store expansion in B.C., Lululemon venturing into the footwear game and the return of Coastal Contacts founder Roger Hardy to the eyewear business following the failure of Shoes.com. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Dress for Success equips women with attire and the tools to help them secure and advance in their careers. Amy Robichaud, the new executive director of the Vancouver chapter of the organization, talks about the impact of its programs on the economy and on gender equality. 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... Armature Collective founder Kate Bouchard discusses how freelancing and the gig economy is transforming the nature of work. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Vancouver based department stores Army & Navy turns 100 and seasoned business woman Jacqui Cohen sits down with Business in Vancouver editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss her and her grandfather's century long journey. See more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Kids Code Jeunesse chief operating officer Indra Kubicek (1:34) discusses efforts to educate children on the ethics of artificial intelligence. Then the BIV tech panel featuring Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu CEO Linda Fawcus (11:48) dive into the 996 work system being espoused by some tech executives in China, the delayed launch of Samsung’s highly anticipated foldable phones and how the U.S.-led campaign against Huawei over security concerns isn’t hitting its bottom line. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index underscores Canadians’ deteriorating financial situation: insolvency fears continue to grow, optimism around debt is down and borrowing is still on the rise. Lana Gilbertson (2:25), senior-vice-president of MNP in Vancouver, discusses the index’s implications, and explores findings from B.C., where British Columbians are significantly less optimistic about their financial future. From New Ventures BC, executive director Angie Schick and Rachel Burns (18:55), Innovator Skills Initiative grant program manager, discuss opportunities to support the next generation of tech talent and tech startups. Hayley Woodin hosts, 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, examines the outcome of Indonesia’s presidential elections. In the latest Asia 360 segment, Reeves explains why Indonesia could become the most important sub-regional actor in Southeast Asia, and what that means for Canadian businesses. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... The British Columbia Real Estate Association has joined forces with other organizations to make recommendations to government and their industry to combat the presence of money laundering in their business. BCREA CEO Darlene Hyde joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss the challenges for realtors as the provincial and federal governments focus on the impact of money laundering on real estate. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… Disney’s new streaming service may be ‘too cheap to fail,’ but will it draw consumers away from Netflix?  Gluu Technology Society founder and CEO Linda Fawcus and Terence Sawtell, founder of the design agency Goat, discuss who will win the streaming wars. This week’s BIV tech panel also examines Uber’s play beyond ride-hailing, and the implications of Apple’s legal battle with chip-maker Qualcomm. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Desjardins CEO Guy Cormier (1:43) discusses why we should be looking at economic indicators other than GDP to judge economic performance. Then, Retail-Insider.com editor-in-chief Craig Patterson (14:50) dives into the curious status of Vancouver’s International Village, Canada Goose’s global expansion plans and the pressure shoppers feels to make donations when they’re at the till. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… Big losses, bigger revenue growth and unbelievably valuations. Charles Plant, senior fellow at the University of Toronto’s Impact Centre, dissects the driving forces behind the path tech companies take to going public.  And it’s time to turn and face the strange. From human augmentation to urbanization, Jessica Thorton – senior projects designer and futures lead at the Brookfield Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship – looks at the trends shaping the future of employment in Canada. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.