The resource economy you can’t see
How Metro Vancouver became the head office, the trading floor and the export gateway of a resource economy it has stopped recognising—and why the city’s own crest has been telling the story all along.
Fifteen thousand jobs gone. The trees are still there.
Industry leaders, First Nations, government and researchers gathered in Vancouver this week for the annual BC Council of Forest Industries convention — and delivered the most candid reckoning with the sector’s decline in years, along with a specific, shared prescription for reversing it.
Growth and future prospects in the spotlight as the resource community gathers
Stewart Muir to deliver keynote at 23rd edition of the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George on January 21.
Charting Uncertain Waters: Facts vs. Fears
Join us for an expert-led discussion at the Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort exploring recent Indigenous land-claim rulings, government transparency, and the resulting uncertainty for real estate risk and natural-resource development. Register […]
Is Canada ready to lead in both tech and resources?
Global Public Affairs’ Nicole Brassard argues the “old” vs. “new” economy divide is dangerous to our prosperity
Efforts are underway to rehabilitate Canada’s trade and supply chain dependability brand
Canada West Foundation roundtable compiles an inventory of restorative actions to rebuild Canada’s domestic and international trade dependability and economic relevance.
Will the Port of Churchill ever cease to be a dream?
The Port of Churchill has long been viewed as Canada’s northern gateway to global markets, but decades of under-investment have held it back.
IPSS 2025 shifted the conversation on Indigenous-led projects across Canada
The time for talk is over, and now is the era of building and building fast, now led by Indigenous voices and leaders.
Unleashing potential in Prince Rupert’s energy export future
The Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce presents an insightful dinner event on November 19, highlighting the city’s growing role as a clean energy hub fueled by LNG and propane exports, Indigenous partnerships, and regional collaboration for shared economic growth.