Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
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Official account of Western Canada's most active business organization. Advocacy, public policy, and 100+ #bcbiz events per year. Founded in 1887. #GVBOT
Vancouver, B.C.
Joined August 2008
Our purpose is to lead, unite and champion business to ensure Greater Vancouver is thriving and our region is the best place to live and work.
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RT @PacifiCanEN: Unlock trade opportunities & learn from experts in this Understanding CUSMA Compliance session for #BC exporters in @Cityo….
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Happy #CanadaDay!. Let’s celebrate our beautiful country, its diversity, and the values that bring us together.
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RT @yvrairport: YVR was excited to be part of @BoardofTrade's EDI Forum! Our Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Josh Vander Vi….
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RT @chadleaman: At @BoardofTrade #edi2025 event, and @burnabyschools @BNSS represented! North and South @bcplace @sincy12 .
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Welcoming the GOAT to the GVBOT stage! . @sincy12 joins @bcplace GM Chris May for a powerful conversation on leadership, resilience, and the impact of equity and inclusion in sport and far beyond. #EDIForum #GVBOT #ChristineSinclair #Vancouver #EDI #Leadership
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Our report presents five key recommendations to support local production and attract investment. B.C. has the potential. Now we need a plan to fully achieve it. (5/5). #GVBOT #BCpoli #EconomicGrowth #Cdnpoli
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Unlocking just 1% more industrial land in B.C. could create more than 126,000 jobs and add $12.2 billion to the provincial economy. (4/5). #GVBOT #BCpoli #EconomicGrowth #Cdnpoli.
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From 2019 to 2023, over 5 million sq ft of industrial investment left Metro Vancouver for Calgary. That’s nearly $500 million in lost GDP and thousands of jobs. (3/5). #GVBOT #BCpoli #EconomicGrowth #Cdnpoli.
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B.C. has the potential to lead domestic production and global trade. But with limited industrial land, outdated rules like the 50-50 regulation, and lengthy permitting timelines, investment is being diverted elsewhere. (2/5). #GVBOT #BCpoli #EconomicGrowth #Cdnpoli.
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New report out: The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has released Building B.C.’s Economy: Fostering More Local Production. 📄 Read here: 🧵 A thread (1/5). #GVBOT #BCpoli #EconomicGrowth #Cdnpoli
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Strong infrastructure is the backbone of a growing economy. Congratulations to the @cib_en on funding 100 infrastructure projects across #Canada!. This kind of investment is essential to driving productivity and building a more resilient future. #EconomicGrowth #Cdnpoli.
The CIB’s 100th investment is an important milestone in our evolution, and it’s just the beginning. Hear from our team on what it means to help create the important nation-building projects which will move Canada into the future.
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#EidMubarak to all observing Eid al-Adha!. May this time bring you peace, blessings, and joy as you reflect on faith and generosity.
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RT @UrbanLogiq: 📸 Insightful morning at @BoardofTrade’s Resilient Infrastructure with Next-Gen Solutions yesterday! . Conversations about….
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If we want to protect jobs and lift our standard of living, we must create an environment where businesses can succeed. We look forward to working with government to ensure that the outcomes of this review are measurable, transparent, and tied to growth. 3/3 #bcpoli.
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Last month, we launched our 'Simplify to Grow: Boosting Business in British Columbia' report, which outlined regulatory issues and structural barriers affecting business and offered three areas for urgent reform. Read the report:. 2/ #bcpoli
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This is a step in the right direction to improve the confidence of investors and SMEs. Canada's regulatory burden has grown 37%, reducing investment by 9% and real GDP by 1.7%. We need to make it easier to invest, build, and grow in this province. 1/ #bcpoli.
BC is making it easier to do business!. We're launching a comprehensive review to #CutRedTape, streamline processes and create a more business-friendly environment. Your input will help us modernize regulations & build BC as Canada's economic engine. 1/2.
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“Gov’t’s role is to create the environment for businesses to thrive.”. That’s the foundation of our push to grow B.C.’s AI sector. As @BridgAnderson told @BIVnews: invest in skills, support adoption & help SMEs scale. Read more: #GVBOT #BCTech #BCPoli.
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To seize this opportunity, B.C. must:.✅ Encourage AI adoption across sectors.✅ Develop a strong AI talent pipeline.✅ Leverage data for public good. This report is part of the Board of Trade’s Agenda for Economic Growth, which aims to raise the province’s real GDP growth. (3/3).
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