Conversations Live with Stuart McNish

“I talk to voters on the doorstep who can’t afford rent, who are making grocery decisions for their children they should never have to make.” Conservative Party of British Columbia candidate Yuri Fulmer, OBC at our Oct 7 event.  “I don’t think British Columbians feel that the economy is on the right track.” Watch: https://bit.ly/488FW6b Listen: https://bit.ly/4h3rsIT

“There are ways to take the burden off small businesses.” At our Oct 7 event BC Greens leader Sonia Furstenau said she’s hearing from small businesses about skyrocketing rents pushing them out, the burden of sick leave allowances, and more. They need support. Watch: https://bit.ly/488FW6b Listen: https://bit.ly/4h3rsIT

Moe Sihota represented the BC NDP at our Oct 7 conversation – The Election and the Economy. From tax reductions to tax credits, he spoke to numerous changes the party has made while in power these last 7 years to support business. Check out what he had to say. Watch: https://bit.ly/488FW6b Listen: https://bit.ly/4h3rsIT

Each episode we highlight a smaller non-profit quietly changing lives in BC. At our Oct 7 event we put the spotlight on Mission Possible, which empowers people with barriers such as homelessness to find a retain meaningful jobs. Important work.  

“This election is not just about choosing a government, but shaping the future of our economy, of making sure all business, in particular small businesses, have the opportunity to thrive.” Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Jairo Yunis at our Oct 7 conversation. Check it out. Watch: https://bit.ly/488FW6b Listen: https://bit.ly/4h3rsIT

“The private sector is voting with their feet.” Business Council of British Columbia’s David Williams addressed stagnant private sector job growth at our Oct 7 conversation – The Election and the Economy. “There’s essentially been no private sector job creation since 2019.” Watch: https://bit.ly/488FW6b Listen: https://bit.ly/4h3rsIT

Last night we dug into perhaps the top issue going into the provincial election - the economy. We would like to thank panelists from BC’s political parties, Business Council of British Columbia, and Canadian Federation of Independent Business for helping us all better understand the issues and what’s at stake when we cast our ballots. If you missed it, check out the episode on our website. David Williams Jairo Yunis Sonia Furstenau Yuri Fulmer, OBC Moe Sihota BC NDP BC Greens Conservative Party of British Columbia

Join us tonight, 7 p.m. via webcast, as we pull back the curtain on BC’s economy – perhaps THE key issue in the upcoming provincial election. We will bring together a panel from across the political spectrum to talk dollars and sense, affordability and jobs, bringing forward the perspectives and policy promises of the three parties competing for your vote. They are: - Sonia Furstenau - BC Greens leader - Moe Sihota - Former BC NDP MLA & cabinet minister, broadcaster, political commentator - Yuri Fulmer, OBC - Conservative Party of British Columbia - David Williams - Business Council of British Columbia Vice President of Policy - Jairo Yunis - Canadian Federation of Independent Business Director, BC and Western Economic Policy We hope you can join us for the conversation. Watch: https://lnkd.in/gjji-BRc

“In order to see that future we want to see. . . we need that momentum and we need to get things built.” KPMG Canada’s Zach Parston joined our Oct 1 conversation about Alberta’s carbon capture advantage. Check out what he had to say.  Watch: https://ow.ly/1sf350TCHOT Listen: https://ow.ly/EJ5b50TCHOQ

“The challenge, frankly, is that CCS (carbon capture) is a waste disposal business, so the economic incentives have to be there.” Peter Tertzakian, Deputy Director of ARC Energy Research Institute, joined our carbon capture conversation Oct. 1. Check out what he had to say. Watch: https://ow.ly/1sf350TCHOT Listen: https://ow.ly/EJ5b50TCHOQ