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ICBA Cast Podcast

The ICBA is British Columbia's voice of the construction industry. ICBA's Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk BC news and politics from a free enterprise perspective.

  1. 13/10/2023

    BREAKING NEWS: Alberta and ICBA win C-69 Supreme Court Challenge

    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.

    8 min

  2. 06/10/2023

    ICBA CAST: Jock Finlayson on B.C. Government Q1 Report & Alberta's C-69 Court Showdown

    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.

    18 min

  3. 14/09/2023

    ICBA CAST: Navigating Politics and Business: A Chat with ICBA Alberta’s Mike Martens

    🎧 ICBA Alberta President Mike Martens and ICBA BC VP-Communications Jordan Bateman were chatting Wild Rose province earlier today, touching on several topics, including: 🗳 Alberta's Political Landscape: We discussed the recent election and the commendable job done by Premier Danielle Smith so far in her new mandate. 🧐 BC vs Alberta - Project Approvals & Regulations: We compared the attitudes in both provinces. While B.C. constantly battles bureaucracy, Alberta has a more positive approach, learning from past mistakes and focusing on cooperation and environmental responsibility. 📈 ICBA’s Growth in Alberta: Mike shared exciting news about ICBA’s expansion in Alberta, including a new office space in downtown Calgary and the hiring of new team members. 🗣 Upcoming Event with Corey Hirsch: We're partnering with the Calgary Construction Association for a CEO breakfast on October 18th. Corey Hirsch, a former professional athlete and mental health advocate, will be the keynote speaker. His ability to connect with construction industry professionals and discuss mental health is truly inspiring. Tickets at www.icbaalberta.ca/ceo.

    11 min

  4. 20/07/2022

    CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS: Epscan's Shane Stirling Tells His Story

    ICBA board member Shane Stirling of Epscan Industries Ltd. sat down with George Affleck of Merit Canada's Constructive Conversations show, and told his Fort St. John success story.   Epscan does construction, maintenance, electrical, and instrumentation work -- each of these services coincides with one another and allows Shane's company to stand out.

    25 min

  5. 25/04/2022

    CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS: ICBA's Chris Gardner on the Association in 2022

    CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS: Just ahead of the 47th anniversary of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC's founding, ICBA president Chris Gardner sits down with George Affleck to talk about the organization and how it's responding to the modern challenges facing construction.

    36 min

  6. 07/03/2022

    CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS: Laura Stanton of ICBA BC's AWG Northern Industries

    To kick off both Season 2 of Merit Canada's Constructive Conversations AND Women in Construction Week, host George Affleck chats with AWG Northern Industries president Laura Stanton. Laura is the third woman to chair the board of directors of ICBA.

    26 min

  7. 28/10/2021

    CKNW's Jas Johal Show: Chris Gardner Talks ICBA Wellness

    ICBA's Chris Gardner was on CKNW Radio's Jas Johal Show yesterday to talk about mental health in construction -- and how ICBA's Workplace Wellness program is working to break the stigma around asking for help.

    8 min

  8. 20/09/2021

    ICBA CONVERSATIONS: Gavin Dew, BC Liberal Leadership Candidate

    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

    30 min
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The ICBA is British Columbia's voice of the construction industry. ICBA's Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk BC news and politics from a free enterprise perspective.

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  • Creator
    Independent Contractors and Businesses Association
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2023
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    ICBA Cast

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