Natural gas is the lifeblood of Canadian manufacturing
Electricity is the second-largest energy source for our factories
MYTH BUSTER: How do we get the most out of our natural resources?
Doesn’t it seem like common sense that the smartest thing to do to strengthen our economy is make finished products? Donald Trump might have made this idea work for him. But the Smiley Curve shows why a strong resource economy like British Columbia should be realistic about manufacturing.
What if you had to make the things you use yourself every day?
A fascinating video series looks at how to turn raw materials into the everyday things we take for granted – from food to clothing, energy, medicine, and so much more. […]
Resource sector is behind 70% of the things that get made in BC
Natural resources are fundamental to the health of another sector, one that runs across the entire economy
Resource jobs under our noses
British Columbia’s natural resource industry is a powerful creator of career opportunities, and you don’t need to live in a rural area to reap the benefits
Seven signs BC’s forestry sector is on the upswing
Stabilizing employment numbers, a more skilled workforce, and rising net investment and labour productivity are among the contributing factors
Mythbuster economist takes to the airwaves
Resource Works senior research fellow Philip Cross discusses the groundbreaking research related in his 7 Myths of the BC Resource Economy report on the Bill Good radio show