The great resignation never quite manifested in Canada the same way it did in the U.S. But our labour markets are incredibly tight and competitive right now, at the same time workers are still navigating this mish-mash of hybrid work models that differ from company to company. So how do large organizations retain their talent in such uncertain times? Jayana Darras, a partner and people culture leader with Deloitte B.C., joins BIV Today to offer insights. Tyler Orton hosts.

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Frans Tjallingii, CEO and co-founder of 7Gen, has just raised capital to build his EV-as-a-service company to help fleets convert to electric vehicles. He discusses the challenges for the industry with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor-in-chief.

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Shazia Zeb Sobani, vice-president of network implementation at Telus and leader of the company's reconciliation efforts, discusses truth, engagement, connectivity and progress with Hayley Woodin, executive editor of BIV.

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Mario Canseco, president of the public opinion firm Researchco, discusses the accomplishments and challenges of the John Horgan era following the premier’s announcement he is stepping aside. Canseco is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe.

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SFU president Joy Johnson in Roe v. Wade, discourse, the university business model, and the future of post-secondary education. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. 

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Gaming giant Activision Blizzard is turning to Vancouver to help support its esports leagues as the increasingly popular gaming tournaments grab global audiences and gamers. Roger Chan, CEO of Vancouver-based Akshon Media, joins BIV Today to discuss the new deal with Activision Blizzard, the rise of esports and how his B.C. digital media firm found its way into a partnership with one of the biggest gaming companies in the world. Tyler Orton hosts.

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A wide-ranging look at bilateral relations with the UK and the situation in Russia, plus first impressions of Canada from the UK Consul General Tom Codrington. In conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. 

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New Statistics Canada data on local business outlooks released Wednesday by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade indicate anxiety about labour shortages, inflation, supply chain problems and indebtedness in the near-future. GVBOT president and CEO Bridgitte Anderson discusses the findings with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe.

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Doug Slater, FortisBC’s vice president external and Indigenous relations, discusses the company’s commitment to inclusivity and reconciliation in its operations and vision with Chastity David-Alphonse, editor of BIV’s Indigenous business magazine, Mákook pi Sélim.

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