BIV Today

John Hepburn is the CEO and scientific director of Mitacs, a non-profit dedicated to solving business challenges across Canada. He joins BIV Today to discuss a new initiative pairing up business students with companies hit hard by the pandemic. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts.

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Mona Fortier, the federal associate minister of finance, launched consultations Tuesday with Lower Mainland businesses for the coming budget. She talks about expectations and priorities for the Trudeau government in the pandemic with Kirk LaPointe, BIV’s publisher and editor-in-chief.

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Paulina Cameron is CEO of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs. She joins BIV Today to discuss the challenges facing women as COVID-19 continues to take its toll on the economy. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts.

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Mental health in the workplace is a complex issue that requires a responsive strategy. Dr. Bill Howatt, president of Howatt HR, is the lead researcher on a new report from the Conference Board of Canada and Workplace Safety and Prevention Services. He discusses the new mental health roadmap, and how employers can shift from addressing mental health to preventing mental harm. Hayley Woodin hosts.

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Christine Bergeron, the newly appointed CEO and president of Vancity, discusses the financial institution’s approach as a powerful credit union in the Canadian economy. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe.

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Philip Steenkamp, president of Royal Roads University, discusses remote learning, the impact of the pandemic, and how COVID-19 will shape the delivery of education. Hayley Woodin hosts.

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Lighthouse Labs CEO Jeremy Shaki joins BIV Today to discuss the increased pressure some workers are facing to up their skills amid changes to the workplace brought on by the pandemic. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts.

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The classroom is adapting to the pandemic with new techniques to teach and learn and new ways to ensure the experience of education is optimal and innovative in the circumstances. Andrew Gemino, dean pro tem of the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, outlines the changing environment for students and faculty. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe.

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As the pandemic takes its toll on some of Vancouver’s most culturally significant businesses — galleries, theatres and even restaurants — many are left wondering how government can play a role in preserving these locations. Jeremy Stone, director of community economic development, Simon Fraser University join BIV Today to discuss. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts.

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Carlo Dade, director of the Canada West Foundation's Trade and Investment Centre, discusses what Canada can expect from the Biden administration on matters of Canada-U.S. trade and relations. The conversation spans from Keystone XL, to Canada's need to balance its relationships with China and the U.S. Hayley Woodin hosts.

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