Best BIV Today Podcasts (2023)

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The economic costs of CleanBC – with BCBC chief economist Ken Peacock 1:00:38

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Business Council of British Columbia senior vice-president and chief economist Ken Peacock walks BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings through BCBC analysis of CleanBC – the province's plan to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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How the BC Technology for Learning Society narrows the technology gap 14:45

3M ago14:45

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Mary-Em Waddington, executive director of the BC Technology for Learning Society, discusses how her operation recycles computers to provide low-income and other less privileged British Columbians access to technology. She is in discussion with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sanctuary AI CEO Geordie Rose on AI's potential 28:41

3M ago28:41

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Entrepreneur Geordie Rose is one of British Columbia's big thinkers. Now at his second AI company, he has been honoured by the BC Tech Association as one of its laureates. He discusses with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe the emerging potential of AI in our lives, AI's limits, and how we can best mitigate risk. See omnystudio.com/l…

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STEMCELL Technologies founder Allen Eaves 21:06

4M ago21:06

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Allen Eaves, the founder and CEO of STEMCELL Technologies, talks about the 30th anniversary of the country’s largest biotech firm. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Minister Ravi Kahlon talks housing affordability in B.C. 23:04

4M ago23:04

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B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon discusses the province's recent efforts to boost affordability and build more housing. He is in conversation with Glacier Media real estate reporter Claire Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Indigenous entrepreneurship program 13:49

5M ago13:49

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Deneen Allen, CEO of Firecircle, discusses a new program aimed at mentoring and building out the Indigenous tourism and hospitality sector. She’s in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Indigenous business podcast: FortisBC 38:36

5M ago38:36

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Chastity Davis-Alphonse speaks with guests Simon Baker from Squamish First Nation and Tanya Laing Gahr from FortisBC about Indigenous relations and advancing economic reconciliation through partnership on this special podcast episode, sponsored by FortisBC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Senator Pamela Wallin on the Canadian economy 21:26

5M ago21:26

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The Senate committee on banking, commerce and the economy has delivered a report critical of the Canadian environment for innovation, competitiveness and productivity. Committee chair, Sen. Pamela Wallin, discussed the report and its implications with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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BC Lions owner Amar Doman on the season ahead 12:26

6M ago12:26

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Amar Doman, two years into his ownership of the BC Lions, talks to BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe on how he is developing the team’s business and the following for the CFL in British Columbia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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TD deputy chief economist on inflation, interest rates and the economy 17:54

6M ago17:54

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Derek Burleton, TD Bank’s deputy chief economist, discusses the central bank rate hike and the lingering inflation effects with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Foreign Affairs official Roberto Velasco Alvarez on Canada-Mexico relations 21:52

6M ago21:52

21:52

Roberto Velasco Alvarez, the top North American official in Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, discusses trade, energy, the environment and Indigenous issues with BIV reporter Nelson Bennett and publisher/executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Champlain Financial’s Phil Arrata on leadership 24:03

7M ago24:03

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Phil Arrata has run MEC and been a C-suite executive at Best Buy. Now in private equity at Champlain Financial Corp., he discusses the elements of his leadership style. He’ll address the ACG Middle Market Growth Conference May 17. He was in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Genevieve Hawkins on mental health and the workplace 27:06

8M ago27:06

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Author and therapist Genevieve Hawkins has written “Mentally At Work: Optimizing health and business performance through connection,” and discusses the changing climate of the workplace in the pandemic. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Athabasca University president Alex Clark on the workplace 18:55

8M ago18:55

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Alex Clark, the new Athabasca University president, discusses a national survey on the future of work. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Deloitte’s “Summit” for employees and clients 25:07

9M ago25:07

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Jodi Evans, managing partner for Deloitte in Vancouver, discusses its new office space, the Deloitte Summit, and what its structure says about the evolution of work. She is in discussion with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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BC Attorney General Niki Sharma on election amendments 13:37

9M ago13:37

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The BC government has introduced Election Act changes that would stiffen penalties and oversight for disinformation in campaigns and would better enable mail-in balloting. Attorney General Niki Sharma discusses the changes with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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CFIB study finds small businesses unhappy with municipalities 11:18

10M ago11:18

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Emily Boston, an analyst with the Canadian Federation for Independent Business, discusses a survey of small businesses in eight western Canadian cities that finds they feel overregulated and undervalued by local governments. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, publisher and executive editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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CFA Institute President Margaret Franklin on DEI 26:29

10M ago26:29

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Margaret Franklin, the president of the CFA Institute, talks about the development of a code to guide Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs) on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to better serve investors and their communities. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Deloitte issues its 2023 economic outlook 18:21

11M ago18:21

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Trevin Stratton, Deloitte’s national economic advisory leader, discusses its 2023 economic outlook that indicates a short recession nationally and a strong housing downturn in British Columbia. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and executive editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon 49:55

11M ago49:55

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Glacier Media journalists discuss British Columbian issues with BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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The impact of storytelling in real estate 21:07

12M ago21:07

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Maxine Jakubke, principal at Publ!sh, joins BIV reporter Claire Wilson to discuss the role that storytelling and culture play in today's real estate industry. From placemaking to meaningful engagement, storytelling is offering a new avenue for real estate companies and developers to connect with the communities they are working in. See omnystudio.c…

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Indigenous business: Reconciliation through technology 28:36

12M ago28:36

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Lawrence Lewis is the founder of OneFeather. He discusses how technology can empower First Nations' economic development and serve as a catalyst for meaningful reconciliation. Chastity Davis-Alphonse hosts. This episode is part of a three-part Indigenous business podcast series, timed to the launch of the December 2022 issue of Mákook pi Sélim. See…

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Indigenous business: From consultation to partnership with Gowling WLG 32:42

12M ago32:42

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This episode is sponsored by Gowling WLG. Bob Freedman, Gowling WLG partner and member of the firm's Indigenous law group, discusses how Indigenous engagement has evolved over time. Chastity Davis-Alphonse hosts. This episode is part of a three-part Indigenous business podcast series, timed to the launch of the December 2022 issue of Mákook pi Séli…

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Indigenous business: Identity and sovereignty 36:11

12M ago36:11

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Merle Alexander, principal of the Indigenous Law Group at Miller Titerle + Co., discusses the legal and cultural complexity of Indigenous identity and sovereignty. Chastity Davis-Alphonse hosts. This episode is part of a three-part Indigenous business podcast series, timed to the launch of the December 2022 issue of Mákook pi Sélim. See omnystudio.…

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Mindfulness and Money 20:51

12M ago20:51

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Rhiannon Rosalind of the not-for-profit Conscious Economics firm discusses its partnership with Interac on research and its Money and Mindfulness for Canadians program to teach financial confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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YVR CEO Tamara Vrooman on leadership in the pandemic 22:17

1y ago22:17

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Tamara Vrooman, the CEO of YVR International Airport, discusses the challenges of leadership during the pandemic and how her style had to adapt to changing conditions. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Hager family donates $5 million for pancreatic cancer research 21:33

1y ago21:33

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The family of Bob Hager, the Vancouver lawyer who helped establish the Philips, Hager and North law firm and lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2011, has donated $5 million to enhance the Pancreas Centre BC research facility he launched before his passing. His wife Judy and co-director Dr. Daniel Renouf discuss the advances and challenges of…

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Gordon Sondland, former EU ambassador under Donald Trump 15:25

1y ago15:25

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The former ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, author of a new book on his time working for Donald Trump, talks about the U.S. mid-term elections and Trump’s diminished prospects for returning to the White House. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Women in Business: Restaurateur and entrepreneur Meeru Dhalwala 21:01

1y ago21:01

21:01

Vij's co-founder and B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee Meeru Dhalwala joins this episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series to discuss workplace culture, leadership strategy and pursuing one's passion. Dhalwala shares details of her latest venture – My Bambiri – with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Women in Business: GeoComply co-founder Anna Sainsbury 24:20

1y ago24:20

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GeoComply co-founder and CEO Anna Sainsbury joins this episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series to talk about scaling her tech unicorn and leading mission-driven work. Sainsbury talks about her leadership style, lessons learned and her view on balance in work and life with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Women in Business: Cindy David and Lori Pinkowski 34:01

1y ago34:01

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This episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by Cindy David Financial Group, explores finance, financial planning and retirement with two leading industry experts. Cindy David, president and estate planning adviser with Cindy David Financial Group, and Lori Pinkowski, senior portfolio manager and senior investment advisor with …

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LifeSciencesBC chair on the sector’s successes and challenges 24:05

1y ago24:05

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Ali Ardakani, the new board chair of LifeSciencesBC, discusses the sector’s impact and successes and challenges with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Satellites to track climate change 19:58

1y ago19:58

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Don Osborne, CEO of EarthDaily Analytics, joins BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to look at the launch of its 10-satellite constellation to mitigate supply chain issues and provide disaster prevention, including climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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BC NDP candidate Anjali Appadurai disqualified 27:31

1y ago27:31

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Legislative reporter Rob Shaw of Glacier Media, the Orca and CHEK TV, joins Researchco president Mario Canseco to discuss the disqualification of Anjali Appadurai from its leadership race. They were in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Anna-Marie Holmes and the Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker 19:24

1y ago19:24

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At age 80, award-winning Anna-Marie Holmes of B.C. is still vital as a ballet choreographer and about to revive the Nutcracker for the Goh Ballet. She talks about her career, about staying relevant at a later age, and about the context of staging a famous Russian ballet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Increasing women's workforce participation, with Amy Robichaud 29:51

1y ago29:51

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Dress for Success Vancouver Amy Robichaud joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss women's workforce participation, and the 10th annual Success Luncheon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Investing and financial planning in the challenging economy 20:25

1y ago20:25

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Investing and financial planning face uncertain economic conditions and need to be navigated carefully. Claudio Chisani, investment advisor at BlueShore Wealth, and Woody Yang, financial advisor at BlueShore Financial, discuss how to overcome the challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Strengthening Canada-UK trade ties 14:37

1y ago14:37

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On this episode of BIV Today, Dame Maria Miller, the UK Prime Minister's Trade Envoy for Canada, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss Canada-UK trade opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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BDC’s half-billion-dollar fund for women’s business 18:46

1y ago18:46

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Michelle Scarborough, managing partner of the Business Development Bank’s (BDC) new Thrive Platform to finance women-led business talks about its opportunities and challenges with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Chip and Summer Wilson donate $100 million to conserve parkland 14:03

1y ago14:03

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Businessman and philanthropist Chip Wilson discusses his and wife Summer’s donation of $100 million to the BC Parks Foundation to drive the creation of parkland in the province. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

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Pierre Poilievre, the Nepean-Carleton MP running for the federal Conservative leadership, answers a range of regional and national questions from Glacier Media editors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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BC NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai 30:11

1+ y ago30:11

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Anjali Appadurai has entered the BC NDP leadership race with a strong message that the party has lost its way on climate change and social justice, themes that ought to be at the centre of policies and practices of government. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Deloitte/LifeWorks report on C-suite fatigue 23:06

1+ y ago23:06

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Executive exhaustion is yet another of the pandemic's effects. Zabeen Hirji, executive advisor at Deloitte, discusses how companies and boards need to contend with fatigue among its leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Getting serious about gaming with Alexandre Col 11:25

1+ y ago11:25

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Rather than a first-person shooter or even something like Tetris, so-called serious games have emerged to offer opportunities for learning or instruction rather than entertainment One such serious game developed in Vancouver was recently released after being made in collaboration with Canadian and French experts. Alexandre Col, cultural attaché wit…

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Jean Charest on the late-campaign Conservative race 18:03

1+ y ago18:03

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Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest discusses Stephen Harper’s endorsement of his opponent, what he feels about party unity, and his economic priorities for BC in a discussion with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Navigating B.C.'s increasingly competitive online car sales marketplace 14:15

1+ y ago14:15

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Anyone who’s in the market for a vehicle knows right now how tough it can be to find the right ride for the right price amid semi-conductor shortages and supply chain issues. But over the last few years, an increasing number of online options have emerged among B.C. tech entrepreneurs. Our guest today is the co-founder and CEO of Mintlist, one of t…

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Deloitte's Jayana Darras on the big talent question 13:50

1+ y ago13:50

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The great resignation never quite manifested in Canada the same way it did in the U.S. But our labour markets are incredibly tight and competitive right now, at the same time workers are still navigating this mish-mash of hybrid work models that differ from company to company. So how do large organizations retain their talent in such uncertain time…

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Tackling the evolving EV challenges 21:31

1+ y ago21:31

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Frans Tjallingii, CEO and co-founder of 7Gen, has just raised capital to build his EV-as-a-service company to help fleets convert to electric vehicles. He discusses the challenges for the industry with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Telus and Indigenous reconciliation 33:05

1+ y ago33:05

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Shazia Zeb Sobani, vice-president of network implementation at Telus and leader of the company's reconciliation efforts, discusses truth, engagement, connectivity and progress with Hayley Woodin, executive editor of BIV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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The John Horgan legacy 20:03

1+ y ago20:03

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Mario Canseco, president of the public opinion firm Researchco, discusses the accomplishments and challenges of the John Horgan era following the premier’s announcement he is stepping aside. Canseco is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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