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Ciuriak Consulting has quantified some of the economic consequences of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.

Director and principal Dan Ciuriak discusses the potential impacts to the Canadian economy. For Canada, the agreement is marginally better than the alternative of no deal.

Ciuriak also explains what he sees as symbolism behind what has been called NAFTA 2.0, but is notably missing “free trade” from its name.

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Steve Eccles (1:35), dean of Northeastern University’s new Vancouver campus, dives into how the city’s emerging tech sector makes it a ripe target for developing talent.

Then, McMillan LLP associate Ravi Bains (15:08)  joins the BIV Today podcast to discuss a new governance model sweeping American corporations and how it appears to be mirroring what we already have here in Canada.

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A new report from the conservative think-tank, the Fraser Institute, examines the marginal effective tax rate on low- and modest- income Canadians and finds that governments claw back benefits considerably as people move up the income ladder. Institute scholar Finn Poschmann discusses the report with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief.

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Are cannabis producers the cause for a bad odours and harmful emissions in Metro Vancouver? The regional district seems to think so. Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (2:14) joins the show to discuss the ongoing conflict between licensed producers and the regional body.

Then, the BIV technology panel (15:13), featuring Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Faber’s John Reid, delves into upcoming advances in airport security technology, the prospect of travelling in flying taxis and whether Apple’s new credit card is too delicate for your pocket.

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The region’s residential real estate slowdown may have found its bottom. Jason Turcotte, vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, says Greater Vancouver has seen unusual activity this August. If it stays the course, he says the region could see stronger activity this fall season with more listings hitting the market.

And just 2% of the office space in Downtown Vancouver is vacant. Tony Astles, managing partner and head of commercial real estate services at BentallGreenOak, discusses the city’s office market in depth. 

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How do families build and maintain wealth? Tom McCullough brings 35 years of experience to family wealth management and is the co-author of Wealth of Wisdom: The Top 50 Questions Wealthy Families Ask. He has much to say about developing the family culture to succeed with money. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief.

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Two guests from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada discuss ongoing protests in Hong Kong, and the implications for Canada and Canadian businesses. Senior manager Charles Labrecque and post-graduate research fellow Isaac Lo (1:41) shed light on the situation in the show’s latest Asia 360 segment.

Dark web detective and digital identity guardian could be job options for employees in B.C. come 2030. The Brookfield Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship explores what the Canadian landscape could look like a decade from now in a new report called Signs of the Times: Expert insights about employment in 2030 (available at brookfieldinstitute.ca). Diana Rivera (18:16), economist and project lead on the institute’s work on employment in 2030, discusses the report’s findings and implications for B.C.

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Vancouver based department stores Army & Navy turns 100 and seasoned business woman Jacqui Cohen sits down with Business in Vancouver editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss her and her grandfather's century long journey.

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The founder of Canadian Direct Insurance is back in the insurance game with a new venture. Colin Brown (28:46)), former chief underwriter at ICBC and now the CEO of Stratford Underwriting Agency, says he is disappointed that the private sector hasn’t stepped up to offer British Columbians alternatives to ICBC’s optional auto insurance. Brown and Joshua Krenus, CEO of Alteri Insurance, discuss B.C.’s auto insurance landscape.

BIV’s weekly tech panel (1:05) tackles how WeWork works, the company’s IPO prospectus and its efforts to brand itself a tech company. Gluu Technology Society founder Linda Fawcus and technology executive Geoff Fawkes also discuss how social media platforms are handling Beijing’s spin on the Hong Kong protests, how tech trends will affect B.C. employment and what ride-hailing will look like when it finally rolls out on B.C. roads.

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Back to school shopping is in full force, which has retailers salivating and parents stressing. Retail Insider editor-in-chief Craig Patterson joins the BIV Today podcast to break down one of the most important times of year for stores.

Later, he discusses the upcoming opening of Hermes’ new Vancouver mega-store, the underwhelming new lineup of tenants occupying the YVR outlet mall, McArthurGlen, and the entry of a Japanese lifestyle brand into the Canadian market.

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