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A Guide to a Just Circular Economy of Food in Vancouver
In a just circular economy of food, there is no wasted food, and every person has access to healthy, nutritious meals. It's a daunting but achievable vision -- with the right action plan. Stay tuned for the upcoming publication “A Right to Food Framework for Tackling Food Waste and Achieving a Just Circular Economy.” -
$10aDay: Affordable Childcare is Coming to BC
After decades of advocacy, the provincial and federal governments have announced an investment of $3.2 billion over five years in quality, universal and affordable childcare. -
What We’re Reading: 6 Books We’re Taking to the Beach this Summer
We’re taking these six economic-inspired books on our summer travels… and you should, too. After all, the economy is central to our lives, and inextricably connected to hot-button issues like climate change and reconciliation. Don’t you think it’s time to learn what it’s all about? -
Indigenous Peoples Day: A Spotlight on Economic Reconciliation
However heartfelt and sincere, land acknowledgements become rote – even lip service – unless backed by meaningful and effective action to redress past and ongoing harms perpetuated against Indigenous peoples both locally and across the country. Here are some organizations leading the way on economic reconciliation. -
Unlocking the Other 50% Through Innovation Challenges
In this guest article written by Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight, talks about why it’s time to move beyond “business as usual” to address urgent climate challenges. Instead, Jeanette argues the best ways to accelerate innovation is through challenge programs that match needs with solutions. -
Gaining Momentum: 24 People of Asian Descent To Watch
As May draws to a close, so too does Asian Heritage Month, which celebrates and recognizes the vibrant social, economic, cultural, political, research and other innumerable community contributions by people of East, South, Southeast, Central and Western Asian descent. -
VEC’s Bryan Buggey named among 26 Canadian Climate Champions in lead up to COP26
Yesterday, the British High Commission and Canada Climate Law Initiative recognized VEC Director Bryan Buggey as one of 26 Canadian Climate Champions working towards building a net-zero future. -
Earth Day Reflections: Why We Need Cities to Protect our Planet
While the task of reversing climate change seems monumental, change is already happening at the city level. -
[New Video] Future-proofing Vancouver: How to Build the Future We Want to Live In
During the March 5 webinar, panelists spoke about how economic reconciliation and integration of Indigenous values into GDP economics are mechanisms that could improve wellbeing for all, about the importance of entrepreneurship, affordable housing, and transformative transportation to build a just, inclusive and resilient future for the region. -
The Vancouver Economic Commission & SFU Beedie launch new industry-academia research lab
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) and Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business (SFU Beedie) today launched the Economic Transformation Lab (ETL), a platform for collaboration between industry and academia that researches the seismic trends anticipated to impact Vancouver’s economy in the coming decades. -
The Sharing Economy: Insights from Vancouver Businesses during COVID-19
Early on, the pandemic and its associated health measures had predictable and devastating initial effects on sharing economy businesses. However, additional preparation, perseverance and proactive communication with members across each platform paid off. -
Vancouver signals esports ambitions with new regional strategy
Vancouver’s bench strengths in entertainment, technology, and sporting events could yield unexplored opportunities for B.C.’s post-COVID-19 economy, says a new report by the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC). -
Now is the Time to Invest in Vancouver: An Interview with Pioneering Investor Joel Solomon
Pioneering investor Joel Solomon moved to Vancouver after falling in love with the city during his forays in cross-border investing. In this interview we explore what motivates him to continue that investment and what he see's for Vancouver's future. -
Here’s Why You Need to Download the Vancouver Cross-Border Investment Guide
Whether seeking fresh investment opportunities, a diversified portfolio or low operating costs and taxes, it’s time for US investors to cast their attention across the border – and the first step is downloading the Vancouver Cross-Border Investment Guide. -
Traditional Economics Explained: Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
"To get a sense for how unhinged our economy is from the real world, consider the fact that pollinators, earthworms, rainforests, clean air, parenting, friendship, sleep and solidarity are considered to be literally valueless according to our dominant metric of economic success." -
Vancouver Economy Report: October 2020 Edition
VEC’s new Economy Report strives to apply 21st-century economics to real-world issues in Vancouver and beyond. Read the October 2020 issue today for a look into how Vancouver’s economy is performing, as seen through key statistics and global rankings curated by our research team. -
B.C.’s Film, TV, VFX & Animation Industry set new records in 2019, spending more than $4 billion
British Columbia’s film and television industry has been a longstanding and crucial pillar of the provincial economy, generating a diversity of jobs across industry verticals, including hospitality, tourism, food services, waste-hauling, aesthetics and construction. -
What Vancouver’s Next Era of Climate Action Means for Business
More than 1,500 jurisdictions around the globe – mostly cities – have declared a climate emergency, signaling the global concern about the climate crisis and the need for accelerated, coordinated and innovative action to forge a path forward. Addressing this crisis could unlock lucrative opportunities for businesses and form another cornerstone of the strong foundation necessary for economic recovery from the pandemic. -
Unbounce is Moving the Dial on Pay Parity. Are You?
Despite massive strides made over the last several decades in the fight for gender equality, the research is clear: women still make less than men. When Unbounce realized they were also dealing with a gender wage disparity, they took immediate steps to close the gap, and spent the next two years developing systems and processes to reduce the chances of it happening again. Now, they’ve launched Pay Up for Progress, an initiative that shares learnings and aims to inspire other companies to follow suit. -
Business in Vancouver’s 30 Ideas in 30 Minutes Digital Salon
Vancouver Economic Commission’s Bryan Buggey explains why COVID-19 should inspire a clean reset at Business in Vancouver’s 30 Ideas in 30 Minutes Digital Salon, aired August 25, 2020.