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Co-operative keys to driving B.C.’s new legislative bus

Memo to: GreeNDP MLAs. From: Premier-in-Waiting-Way-Too-Long-Now. Subject: Solidarity Forever. Welcome to the Co-operative Allied Coalition Assembly (I know, not the best acronym).
Editorial: Adding up new debt-spiral dangers

Editorial: Adding up new debt-spiral dangers

Financial concerns in Canada are rising – or they should be – and not just in households but also down at your local politician’s constituency office.
B.C. still booming despite world’s new slow-growth reality

B.C. still booming despite world’s new slow-growth reality

In the wake of the 2008-09 Great Recession, global economic growth has downshifted. Indeed, for many economists, it has become increasingly clear that we have transitioned to a slower-growth world.
Green economy needs to cultivate builders, not just innovators

Green economy needs to cultivate builders, not just innovators

We are on the verge of another pivotal moment in Canada’s infrastructure history – one that will reshape our economy. But we need next-generation talent to build that infrastructure.
Court clarifies limits on ex-employee’s use of employer information

Court clarifies limits on ex-employee’s use of employer information

The case is also a reminder that the courts will award substantial damages against an employee that has breached his or her obligations only if the employer can show it has suffered financial loss as a result An April 2017 BC Supreme Court judgment h
Companies need to embrace the science of leadership selection

Companies need to embrace the science of leadership selection

As a mid-market private equity firm, Yellow Point Equity Partners often gets involved with entrepreneurs who are running good businesses but want to take their organizations to the next level.
The painful process of getting a transit train wreck back on track

The painful process of getting a transit train wreck back on track

If we had to do this today, Ogden Nash would say: you can’t get there from here. We have a long journey in a short time ahead to fix our public transit system. En route to the dollars we need a new dialogue.
Editorial: Municipal development permit paralysis

Editorial: Municipal development permit paralysis

Your local city hall might have little control over the influx of foreign capital or other macro market forces undermining local housing affordability, but it does have a lot of control over one of the key factors that could help increase that afford
Staking out the moral high ground in Canada’s energy debate

Staking out the moral high ground in Canada’s energy debate

Understanding “othering,” a theoretical notion studied in the social sciences, could help the petroleum sector connect with Canadians.
Documenting the destructive effects of gross income inequality

Documenting the destructive effects of gross income inequality

While puttering in my garden recently, I overheard a passing cyclist calling out to his friend, “This area used to be affordable.” They were riding by a large house across from me in Kitsilano that’s been empty for at least two years.