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On BIV Today… Business in Vancouver is speaking to Vancouver’s mayoral candidates about their platforms and why they’re running. This episode features mayoral candidate David Chen representing ProVancouver. Hayley Woodin and Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest show… What residents, businesses and politicians view as the top issues in the upcoming municipal election. Anna Lilly, senior vice-president and partner at FleishmanHillard HighRoad, and Evi Mustel, president and owner of Mustel Group, discuss insights from new research conducted in partnership with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Research Co. president Mario Canseco (1:11) reveals how British Columbians’ negative sentiments towards American President Donald Trump is souring us on the U.S. and our willingness to travel south of the border. Then, BDC chief economist Pierre Cleroux (13:34) delves into a new report detailing how B.C. is facing one of the most acute labour shortages in the country. Kirk LaPointe and Tyler Orton host, see  more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… Economist Ken Peacock (1:29) from the Business Council of B.C. has crunched the numbers and discovered that businesses in the province are facing $5 billion in extra tax costs compared with 2013. He joins the show to discuss B.C.’s tax competitiveness problem. BIV’s weekly tech panel (15:38) tackles whether social media companies need greater government oversight, and the ethics of those companies providing governments access to encrypted user data. Kirk LaPointe, Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On the latest show… BIV reporter Nelson Bennett (1:07) explains what has been learned since the Federal Court of Appeal overturned the Trans Mountain pipeline project’s approval. Canada is 47 days away from legalization. Geoff Mason (19:13), an employment lawyer with Kent Employment Law, reviews how the legalization of recreational cannabis will affect employers, and how they can prepare.  Kirk LaPointe, Hayley Woodin and Albert Van Santvoort host, see more at https://biv.com/.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... On the same day the Federal Court of Appeals dealt a blow to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, Kinder Morgan Canada shareholders voted to approve the pipeline sale to Ottawa for $4.5 billion. So where does this leave Canada, the environment and the economy moving forward? On BIV Today, the hosts speak to UBC political science professor Kathryn Harrison (0:52), Resource Works executive director Stewart Muir (15:04) and UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs professor George Hoberg about the fallout from today’s events. Tyler Orton and Kirk LaPointe host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… Another perspective on what the future holds for NAFTA. Carlo Dade (0:54), director of the centre for trade and investment policy at the Canada West Foundation, argues why the U.S.-Mexico trade deal announced this week is a non-starter. Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman (15:53) weighs in on what the province needs to do to make B.C. a clean energy leader. Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... John Ries (1:28), an international trade expert and professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, discusses the new U.S-Mexico trade accord, and Trump’s renewed pressure campaign aimed at Canada. Then BIV’s weekly tech panel (12:08) tackles Elon Musk’s sudden reversal on taking Tesla private, why Windows 95 is making a comeback and how first responders found their smartphone data throttled while battling flames in California. Kirk LaPointe and Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Jason Turcotte (0:56), vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, delves into the latest real estate figures for Metro Vancouver. He also cautions that prices aren’t necessarily going to follow a projected 21% residential sales drop for 2018. Derrick Fung (15:25), CEO of Drop, analyzes Air Canada’s plan to buy back Aeroplan, and what the airline’s rebranded loyalty program may mean for consumers. Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Research Co. president Mario Canseco discusses how British Columbians want the government to tackle concerns over money laundering moving forward, according to new polling data. And ahead of next week’s Unbounce Call to Action conference, Unbounce chief technology officer Carl Schmidt discusses the ways AI is being used in marketing and how brands are handling increased pressure to ensure customer data remains secure. Kirk LaPointe and Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Long-time BIV contributor and SCMP reporter Patrick Blennerhassett (0:54) joins the show from Hong Kong, where he’s in the process of searching for a flat. He goes over the similarities and differences between Hong Kong and Vancouver affordability challenges, and the impact those challenges are having on Hong Kong’s local and business communities. Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:23) discusses the future of Canada’s medical marijuana industry in a country where recreational cannabis will soon be ubiquitous. Later, he dives into why proposed cannabis delivery services will pose a legal problem for entrepreneurs and customers. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (21:51) discusses back-to-school shopping, backlash over Shopify’s decision to ban certain firearms from its platform and the recent opening in Richmond of T&T Supermarket’s largest store. Kirk LaPointe and Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… BIV’s weekly tech panel (0:54) weigh in on Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s woes. Plus: whether DoorDash’s $4 billion valuation is justified, and how artificial intelligence will reshape job markets and skillsets. Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Linda Fawcus, founder and CEO of Gluu Technology Society, join the show. Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... The high cost of Internet and mobile services is hitting low-income residents particularly hard, according to a new report from the CRTC. OpenMedia’s Laura Tribe (1:14) discusses how the country’s expensive communications services are preventing some Canadians from accessing basic services. Kirk LaPointe and Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Blain Lawson (1:08), CEO of the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch, discusses what we should expect from BC Cannabis Stores and how an organization that specializes in liquor is preparing to manage cannabis distribution come this fall. Kirk LaPointe and Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next month, the Vancouver International Film Festival’s Sustainable Production Forum is expanding to recognize leaders who promote excellence in sustainable film production. Jacqueline Dupuis, VIFF’s executive director, discusses the upcoming Sustainable Production Excellence Awards. Then, Peter Anders from the UBC eSports Association explains why next week’s The International Dota 2 Championships, the largest eSports tournament to come to Vancouver, will be a turning point for local gaming.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Walid Hejazi (0:55), an associate professor of economic analysis and policy at the Rotman School of Management, weighs in on the implications of worsening relations between Canada and Saudi Arabia. Then, C.D. Howe Institute fellow-in-residence Dan Ciuriak (17:43) explains how the world became embroiled in trade wars, and explores where trade tensions are likely to lead. Kirk LaPointe, Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin host. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... BIV’s weekly tech panel (1:17) featuring Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus discuss the latest industry news, including the tech giants’ sudden efforts to purge Alex Jones and Info Wars as well as revelations that Google is still tracking smartphone users’ movements even when they opt out of certain features. And with the upcoming legalization of recreational cannabis expected to push up prices of commercial real estate, Re/Max regional vice-president Elton Ash (18:17) takes a look at the surrounding neighbourhoods to analyze how residential properties will be affected by the marijuana business. Kirk LaPointe and Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... All work, no play? Mike Shekhtman (0:56), a Vancouver-based regional manager with Robert Half Canada, shares how Canadians grade their work-life balance, and what that means for employers. Then, Lucid Meetings co-founder Elise Keith (13:32) discusses how to win at meetings – the topic of her new book, Where the Action is: The Meetings That Make or Break Your Organization. Kirk LaPointe and Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.