Labour Market Trends

In B.C., energy policy becomes a political battleground

A 30-page technical report containing the B.C. government's assessment of the proposed Northern Gateway project sits on Environment Minister Terry Lake's desk. Still, his government remains silent on the plan to build a pipeline across northern B.C. to get Alberta oil to Asian markets.

Where's the power to run LNG plants?

The Liberal government is pitching Asian investors and buyers on an ambitious plan for a string of proposed LNG plants on the province's north coast. Premier Christy Clark is saying that the first three of them will be up and running by 2020.

Campbell River project highlights problems facing BC Hydro

As part of a plan to spruce up its aging network, BC Hydro on Friday filed for a permit to upgrade the John Hart Generating Station, a Campbell River site that began operating in 1947.

Strategy will slow poaching of B.C. miners

A mining strategy that aims to grow the industry significantly in the coming years will help thwart the recruitment of B.C. miners to other hot spots like Australia, Energy and Mines Minister Rich Coleman said Wednesday.

B.C.'s share of skilled immigrants decreased by Ottawa

B.C. is being constrained by the federal government in its efforts to attract the number of immigrants it needs to support economic growth in the face of a looming labour shortage.

B.C. economist blocks coal trains in White Rock

One of Canada's leading energy-environment economists is leading a protest in White Rock, B.C., Saturday aimed at stopping coal trains from reaching local ports.

B.C. mayors want bigger cut of tax pie

As the "front lines" of Canadian government, local governments are facing a time of incredible challenge.

Vancouver tops convention list

For the second straight year and fourth time in the last decade, Vancouver has been named North America's top city for international conventions.

Labour strife shuts down several college campuses across B.C. Four B.C. post-secondary facilities have suspended classes and a fifth is behind picket lines, offering only basic services, as unionized support staff begin what is expected to be a two-day walkout.

B.C.'s push for royalties a can of worms for Canada At long last, the B.C. government made a statement about Enbridge's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline that trended toward "yes, but . . ."

Canada launches probe into hiring of Chinese miners in B.C. Canada's federal government has launched an investigation into the use of foreign workers at a HD Mining International Ltd.'s coal mine in northern British Columbia.

B.C. Trends

The overall direction in which B.C.'s economy is moving. Business managers should be aware of the prevailing direction of the economic trend for the product markets and places in which they operate in order to make more accurate and effective plans for their company. This link takes to the latest news in B.C. economic trends. This includes the Canadian Occupational Projection system and labour market news and outlooks.

B.C. Education

Information for people looking to further their education in British Columbia in the hopes of getting a career.

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