Laura Jones

We were the 1st car to arrive at the locked gate after the last ferry had sailed. Over a 100 cars followed. The way the staff at BC Ferries responded is a good model for all of us. Happy Labour Day! Full story in the Vancouver Sun: vancouversun.com/news/kindness-…

Canadians are united in our understanding that Trump's proposed tariffs pose a serious threat to well-being on both sides of the border. And, we can help make the case. Great tools like the ones at connect2Canada.com can help. My piece explains: financialpost.com/opinion/trade-…

What do Taylor Swift and capital projects have in common? They're both good for the B.C. economy! Catch @BCBCLaura's conversation with @JasJohalBC on how the 'Swift Lift' and big investments build prosperity. #Vancouver #bcbiz #bcpoli open.spotify.com/episode/1GLZuv…

Wow were we ever impressed with the innovative thinking @VanFoodBank. CEO David Long talked about more fresh food and less waste (thanks to farmers tax credit). Perfectly good zucchinis, apples, and other food destined for the landfill end up feeding families instead.

Confirmed. Not good.

This was the most fun interview I've done in a while!

Cool trucks and hot coffee make for a terrific morning. Thanks to member @VCT_Canada for giving us a great tour. And a little shout out to local business the Bean Factory for great coffee. Companies like these are part of #BuildingProspertiyBC!

A work stoppage at our major railways would limit 🇨🇦s access to goods, drive up prices and worsen affordability challenges. With 110+ organizations, we sent a letter to PM Trudeau, Min. MacKinnon and Min. Rodriguez urging them to prevent this disruption ⤵️ bit.ly/4dtAw7y

Advice letter to Treasury Board from External Committee is now posted. Regulatory excellence is a concept all governments in Canada should embrace. High protection with lower regulatory burden = more productivity = higher wages and more prosperity. bcbc.com/insight/sfh9ye…

🚢 We're excited to kick off our #BuildingProsperityBC campaign with a visit to @Seaspan Shipyards in #NorthVan! What did we learn? 🌊 They're currently building ships for the @CoastGuardCAN and @RoyalCanNavy 🌊 Seaspan has a total workforce of over 4,700 which spans three shipyards and their marine division. 🌊 Seaspan has partnered with the @Haisla_Nation to build one of the greenest tugboat fleets in the world, including the world’s first fully electric tugboat. 🌊 They contribute billions to the #BC economy, which creates countless economic opportunities across the province and beyond. 🌊 They're continuing to invest in the future by educating the next generation of skilled laborers, including partnering with @bcit. Read more about our visit (and see more photos of cool ships): bcbc.com/building-prosp… #BCBiz #BCEcon #Innovation #ships

🌟 Just 19 days until the B.C. Business Summit! Join us on June 10 for a day full of ideas, conversation and collaboration as we explore the future of our economy and identify ways to build prosperity in B.C. Secure your spot now! 🎟️ bcbc.com/events/bc-busi…

My challenge this morning is finding an outfit that I can wear to a meeting with an Ambassador and a to a children’s Easter egg hunt in the rain.

Thanks @SoniaFurstenau for coming to @BizCouncilBC for a wide-ranging discussion on everything from housing affordability and declining GDP per capita to processes around consultation. It was nice to meet you and geek out with you on some policy files!

Thumbs up for a fantastic week at the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George. Thank you to Mayor Simon Yu, @CityofPG, @BCNRF, and Chief Logan, and @C3AllianceCorp for creating such an exceptional opportunity to discuss the critical role resources play in creating prosperity.

On my way to Prince George for the #BCNaturalResourcesForum. Looking forward to connecting with friends and colleagues from across the province as we discuss shaping the future of the natural resource industry in BC—critical to BC’s prosperity. #BCNRF2024

That's sobering.

Thanks to @AnitaAnandMP for meeting with the External Committee on Regulatory Competitiveness to discuss our advice letter. We agree regulatory excellence (appropriate standards & minimizing compliance burdens) can help with affordability concerns. Letter: t.ly/zCz7_

Simple ways to free up time and money for people can add up. Good job Nova Scotia.

Canada’s immigration policy has evolved considerably over 150 years to align with national priorities such as nation-building, demographic growth, humanitarian objectives and more. In our latest report on immigration, we’re exploring this evolution from 1869 to today. Check it out: businesscouncilab.com/reports-catego… #immigration #alberta #canada

Great to have @JonathanWNV meet with @BizCouncilBC members about last week's economic statement. Lots of focus on energy. We also shared a laugh about the Vancouver to Ottawa flight - too short for people to feel sorry for you but long enough that they should!