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In this episode of the ICBA Daily News, Jordan Bateman and Chris Gardner from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) discuss the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to overturn Bill C-69. They view this as a victory for construction and resource development in Canada, highlighting the importance of faster project approvals for economic growth. They also discuss the ICBA's support for the government of Alberta's opposition to the federal legislation.
In this podcast episode, Jordan Bateman introduces Jock Finlayson as the new Chief Economist for the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association. They discuss the Q1 fiscal report for British Columbia, which reveals a projected $6.7 billion deficit for this year. They express concerns about the government's increasing debt and lack of coordinated response to the housing crisis. Jock also discusses the negative impact of legislation C-69 on resource and infrastructure projects, hoping for a change in government or reconsideration of the legislation.
For the final time, The Orca's Maclean Kay and ICBA's Jordan Bateman bring you the #BCPOLI Hotstove, recapping Kevin Falcon's by-election win, Stephanie Cadieux's last day in the Legislature, and Maclean moving on (sob) from The Orca.
Immediately after the BC Liberal leadership debate Tuesday night, Hotstove's Jordan Bateman and Maclean Kay hosted a Twitter space -- a live audio post game show. They were joined by longtime political organizer and pundit Mike Klassen, three of the debate participants (Michael Lee, Gavin Dew and Val Litwin), and the interim leader of the BC Liberals, Shirley Bond. And thanks to the 120+ people who listened live!
Gavin Dew, candidate for the leadership of the BC Liberal Party, dropped by the ICBA studio to chat with Jordan Bateman about the state of the race, where the party is at, how he's preparing for next week's first debate, and much more. Check out his website at www.gavindew.ca
ICBA's VP-Regional Mike Davis stops by the new studio to talk with Jordan Bateman about the latest developments in oil and gas, the Taylor Bridge, what's happening across BC, wildfires, and much more.
The ICBA is the voice of B.C.'s construction industry and the oldest open shop organization in Canada. It is also the single largest sponsor of construction apprentices in B.C. Representing more than 2,000 companies and clients, ICBA members and their skilled workers are involved in virtually all major capital and infrastructure projects built in British ColumbiaLearn more about the ICBA by visiting: icba.ca.Links to organizations and initiatives referenced:Merit Canada: merit-canada.ca.II Terrazzo: www.ilterrazzo.com.Jordan's Twitter: twitter.com/jordanbatemanFor more local news impacting business, visit:Website: www.businessexaminer.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James and Geoff talk to the ICBA VP of Communications, Jordan Bateman, about the BC budget, the BC Liberals and the Canadian political scene. Check out the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association - https://icba.ca/ Check out and subscribe to the Orca - https://theorca.ca/ Also, the Orca has a podcast/youtube show too you should check out! - https://bit.ly/3ngEuay
While the Vancouver Canucks halted their slide with a win over the Calgary Flames, the week since the last episode was still tumultuous. From the sudden end to TSN 1040 on the sports-talk radio landscape in Vancouver to Francesco Aquilini suggesting he had "full confidence" in Jim Benning, Travis Green and the rest of the management team, to work boots being the new dress code, lots has been going on. Friend of the show, and former advertiser on 1040, Jordan Bateman joins Chris & Anna to talk about the week that was and provide a different perspective on everything that's happened in the past seven days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ICBA's Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman discuss why John Horgan decided to break his word and go to the polls a year early (and during a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic). Spoiler alert: it's selfishness.
Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk about how the BC construction industry adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode was recorded for Merit Canada's Canadian Conversations Facebook series.
Richmond-Queensborough MLA Jas Johal dropped by the ICBA office to chat with Jordan Bateman about the NDP's lack of progress on a new Massey Tunnel or bridge; LNG and electrification and other ways we can fight climate change; EV subsidies; and much more.
Todd Doherty, MP for Cariboo-Prince George (Conservative Party of Canada - Parti conservateur du Canada) stopped by the ICBA office to talk with Jordan Bateman about heading into a fall election, the Trudeau government's shameful economic record, foreign interference in Canadian policy-making and much more.
NEW ICBA CAST: The Trudeau Government has #Got2Yes on the #TransMountain pipeline (again) - our Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman discuss whether he will #Stick2Yes and what it means for Canada, the politicians and our construction members.
Taped in the Victoria budget lockup, Jordan Bateman gives his views on the NDP's 2019 BC Budget.
Chris (#13) Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk about the #VMPower50, #StopPropRep, #BCPoli, #PRDebate, & other important hashtaggable stuff.
What would you do if you were asked to lead a referendum when your opponents have a campaign budget 175 times larger than yours? In this episode, we learn, about the winning strategy Jordan Bateman and Hamish Marshall used for the “No” side in the 2015 Translink referendum. What’s inspiring about Jordan’s story? "I regularly take on hopeless public policy battles and somehow win." ~ Jordan Batemen
Langley's own Rich Coleman and Jordan Bateman talk BC politics, speculation tax, and September 11th.
Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins ICBA's Jordan Bateman to talk about ICBC costs, employers payroll tax, gas taxes, speculation tax, and more Horganomics.
New ICBA CONVERSATION: Conservative Party house leader Candice Bergen and trade critic Dean Allison were in our Burnaby studio to talk about tariffs, competitiveness, Trudeau's love of debt, and the authentic Andrew Scheer.
We're at the one-year anniversary of the NDP's rise to power in B.C., and Maclean Kay and Jordan Bateman break down the highlights and lowlights. So many lowlights. Plus a little Surrey talk, Claire Trevena's blacktop politics that would make Flyin' Phil Gaglardi blush, and more.
Shinder Purewal, Kwantlen Polytechnic University political science professor, joined Jordan Bateman to talk prop rep, the German money laundering report and Surrey politics.
Renata King sits down with ICBA’s Jordan Bateman to talk about the work she and the Northern Development Initiative Trust are doing.
ICBA CAST: Chris Gardner is way this week, so Jordan Bateman called in the big gun – Philip Hochstein, retired ICBA president and BC public policy legend. They talked Trans Mountain, proportional representation, trade and the wonders of retired life.
Richmond-Queensborough MLA Jas Johal joined Jordan Bateman to talk about #BuildKM, #ConfidenceinCanada, payroll tax, Keurig coffee pods and North Korea:
ICBA CONVERSATIONS: ICBA’s regional VP, Mike Davis, joined Jordan to talk about BC’s north, #buildKM, #FederationFlight and #StopPropRep. #Get2Yes #Stick2Yes #ConfidenceinCanada
ICBA CAST: Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman preview the biggest debate of the BC Liberal leadership race, talk about the Resource Forum in Prince George, the wild and wooly world of Weaver's wacky warblings, and the TransLink Mayors' never-ending push to get more of your money. Plus, pro protestor portapotties and what it proves...
We're back! After a month's break, Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman are here with a new ICBA Cast, recapping some BC Liberal leadership news, #GEt2Yes news, and bickering over this weekend's big Packers-Cowboys matchup.
Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman break down BC's historic week, look at the reality of Premier John Horgan, ponder Christy Clark's future, and more.
ICBA's Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk about Site C, Leave It To Weaver, Card Check, Speaker Steve Thomson, and, oh yeah, a certain Speech from the Throne. And Jordan rants on man buns.
On today’s ICBA Cast, Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk about the late, great Grace McCarthy and her impact on free enterprise in B.C. Plus some thoughts on the final BC election result and whether Andrew Weaver should throw in with the BC Liberals or the NDP.
ICBA's Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk about the perils of proportional representation (a "non-negotiable" demand of Andrew Weaver's) and recap the messaging of the three political parties in the election campaign.
In the debut of the ICBA Cast, Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk BC politics and the 2017 election "result" from a free enterprise perspective. They look at the winners, the losers and what could happen next in BC's first minority government since 1952. Also, some musings on a system that doesn't count 10% of the votes until weeks after election day. Chris is the president of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, a longtime private sector company builder, successful election campaign manager and (once upon a time) the principal secretary to the Premier of BC. Jordan is ICBA's Director of Communications, a former Langley Township Councillor, leader of the successful No TransLink Tax referendum campaign, and a noted troublemaking taxfighter (formerly with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation).
Former Langley township councillor Jordan Bateman discusses his new job as the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's new provincial communications director. British Columbia Chamber of Commerce president and chief executive officer John Winter shares his thoughts on why we need a municipal auditor general. And our rabble-rousing panel - the Times Colonist's Dave Obee, Trevor Oram, Michael Prince and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.