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On BIV Today… Simon Fraser University president Andrew Petter is this year one of 103 inductees into the Order of Canada. He joins the show to talk about the honour, the economic impact of SFU and the issues he will be focused on in the final year and a half of his term. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Hayley Woodin, BIV reporter, talks about what British Columbian businesses are hoping to see in the upcoming provincial and federal budgets. 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… New Zealand's High Commissioner to Canada Daniel Mellsop (1:18) discusses the CPTPP, why New Zealand and Canada are aligned to tackle some of the agreement’s opportunities together, and opportunities for indigenous business partnerships. This is the third segment in a three-part mini series of Commonwealth High Commissioners to Canada discussing international trade.Every two weeks, our new Asia 360 segment will take a deeper look at the economics, policies, issues and politics of the world’s fastest growing region. Jeff Reeves (12:07), vice-president of research at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, joins for the show to discuss regional perceptions of the U.S. and China. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Andrew Scheer, the Conservative Party of Canada leader, talks about his impressions of British Columbia and his party’s prospects here as the country heads toward the fall election. 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 second in a three part mini series of Commonwealth High Commissioners to Canada discussing international trade opportunities and difficulties. Australia’s High Commissioner to Canada Natasha Smith (1:34) discusses the CPTPP, and areas where Canada and Australia can be collaborators, not competitors. This is the second segment in a three part mini series of Commonwealth High Commissioners to Canada discussing international trade. The show's weekly tech panel (11:37) – with Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus – looks at the issues that defined Facebook's first 15 years, and whether going public will help Slack tackle its competition. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Ahead of Barack Obama’s speaking engagement in Vancouver next month, Talent Bureau’s Jeff Jacobson (1:40) breaks down the business of booking talent. Later, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (20:40) discusses the latest news in retail, including rethinking the face of grocery stores in Metro Vancouver, Uber Eats expansion plans for Canada and MEC moving into the travel industry. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Amid ongoing stories the tech industry too often caters to a “bro culture”, startup founder Gareth Brown (1:38) set out to build a team that better reflects society at large. The CEO of Clir Renewables discusses his success so far as well as the challenges ahead as his company looks to double its headcount in the coming year. And Morneau Shepell’s Rochelle Morandini (17:29) discusses efforts to fight stigmas surrounding mental health in the workplace. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... The first in a three part mini series of Commonwealth High Commissioners to Canada discussing international trade opportunities and difficulties. The British High Commissioner to Canada, Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque, talks candidly about the challenges and opportunities for diplomacy in the turmoil of Brexit. 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... This week’s Roundup conference brings 6,500 to a convention hall to talk about the direction of mining, and Deloitte’s 11th annual report, Tracking The Trends, is a must-read for the business. Report author Andrew Swart, Deloitte’s global mining consulting leader, talks about the most important developments in mining with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... BIV technology (1:18) panel discusses whether Huawei has a future in Western countries’ 5G networks as the U.S. pressures allies to ban the Chinese telecom giant. Progressa’s Ali Pourdad and Gluu’s Linda Fawcus later talk about culture clashes at tech companies and the potential for ICBC to use technology to monitor your driving habits. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… It’s been several years since Canada produced a unicorn company. Is the country getting better at scaling technology startups? Charles Plant (1:24), director of the University of Toronto’s Impact Centre, discusses Canada’s narwhals – the companies with the best shot at becoming world-class competitors. In a word, Jason Turcotte (13:59)– vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group – says Greater Vancouver’s development industry is “frustrated.” He breaks down the challenges facing builders, and how they translate into higher real estate prices.  Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Roundup, the massive annual mining conference, is in Vancouver next week with 6,500 delegates. Edie Thome, the president and CEO of the Association of Mineral Exploration of BC, talks to BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe about the evolution of the industry, its green commitments, and its efforts to attract a more diverse workforce. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… Vancouver Canadians president Andy Dunn (1:20) talks about the importance of community ahead of the team’s 9th Annual Scotiabank Vancouver Canadians Hot Stove Luncheon. He offers insight into building the brand’s loyalty, and why he runs the Canadians like a major league operation. Global uncertainty, equities selloffs and higher operating costs are putting pressure on Canada’s investment industry. Ian Russell (12:54), president and CEO of the Investment Industry Association of Canada, articulates the threats on the horizon for Canadian investment firms. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Mario Canseco, the president of Researchco and columnist for BIV and Glacier Media, discusses the consequences of the report from BC Speaker Darryl Plecas on the questionable spending practices by the two senior officers of the legislature, Craig James and Gary Lenz. Kirk LaPointe hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… Two-thirds of Canadians are worried about the country’s economy. Laurie Campbell (1:21), CEO of Credit Canada, discusses consumers’ concerns, underlying weaknesses in the economy and what Canadians are doing to recession-proof their lives. This week in the world of tech: France tells Google it failed to uphold tougher privacy laws, Netflix is more afraid of Fortnight than HBO and Microsoft is investing in affordable housing – but should it? Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus weigh in (7:55). Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Vancouver might be the car-sharing capital of North America, but a new assessment reveals the city’s reputation as a multi-modal haven might be at risk. Movmi founder Sandra Phillips (1:54) delves the transportation challenges that lay ahead for Vancouver. Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (13:01) digs into all the latest news around the retail scene, including the draw of high-end luxury stores for children, big expansion plans for some of B.C.’s most recognizable brands and how co-working spaces are transforming Granville Street in Vancouver. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at http://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… The director of the University of Toronto’s Impact Centre reflects on why his software startup bombed. Most startups fail, and Charles Plant discusses why in his new book, Triggers and Barriers: A Customer Perspective on Innovation. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Ken Peacock (1:19), chief economist at the Business Council of B.C., discusses how the province’s cooling real estate market is expected to impact the economy over the next few years. Then, real estate analyst Dane Eitel (13:10) of Eitel Insights dives into potential real estate investment opportunities for British Columbians — if they’re willing to examine Canadian cities beyond the West Coast. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... The world of freelance work is growing as businesses tap into global labour skills and workers tap into global labour opportunities. Matt Barrie, the CEO of freelancer.com, sits atop a giant job board that reflects this phenomenon. While in town for the week, he spoke to BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe about the growth of the gig economy. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... The BIV tech panel (1:18) featuring Progressa’s Ali Pourdad and Gluu’s Linda Fawcus discuss efforts to give Kater the head-start for ride-hailing in B.C., strict new rules for drones in Canada and why the market for streaming video services like Netflix is about to get even more fragmented. Later, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (15:14) discusses whether Canada’s heavily regulated cannabis market puts it at risk of losing its first-mover advantage if and when larger countries beginning legalizing. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.