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All work, no play? Mike Shekhtman (0:56), a Vancouver-based regional manager with Robert Half Canada, shares how Canadians grade their work-life balance, and what that means for employers.

Then, Lucid Meetings co-founder Elise Keith (13:32) discusses how to win at meetings – the topic of her new book, Where the Action is: The Meetings That Make or Break Your Organization.

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Vancouver-based electric vehicle-maker Electra Meccanica debuted on the Nasdaq this week in a bid to raise US$10 million. CEO Jerry Kroll (1:30) joins BIV Today to discuss plans to produce thousands of these single-passenger vehicles for the global market.

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On BIV Today…   Two BC NDP ministers join the show to talk trade and tech.   Bruce Ralston, minister of jobs, trade and technology, and Minister of State for Trade George Chow (1:09) discuss softwood lumber and newsprint tariffs, B.C.’s international trade strategy and the province's economic performance amid Canada-U.S. trade challenges.   Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/.

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Vancouver’s RYU apparel chain goes global, Purolator introduces Canada’s first mobile quick-stop and Canadian Tire is partnering with Petco. Craig Patterson, editor-in-chief of Retail Insider, discusses the latest retail news.

Tantalus Labs founder Dan Sutton explores entertainment and tourism opportunities post-cannabis legalization. Plus: with 70 days until Oct. 17, how ready are B.C. and Vancouver for recreational cannabis?

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BIV’s weekly tech panel (1:04) looks at Apple’s trillion-dollar success, Facebook’s request for financial data and Airbnb’s value proposition for business travellers. Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society founder and CEO Linda Fawcus discuss.

Amid trade tensions, cannabis and real estate deals have helped bolster Canadian merger and acquisition activity. PwC Canada’s B.C. deals leader Jim McGuigan (11:17) lends insight into the biggest deals brokered, where and why activity has slowed and how B.C. deal activity has fared.

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After capping a $62-million financing round this week, Telus Ventures managing director Rich Osborn (17:27) joins the show to discuss his corporate VS fund’s strategy why he’s turning his attention to health-tech and IoT startups.

Then, the C.D. Howe Institute’s Daniel Schwanen (1:50) breaks down a new report examining Canada’s lacklustre record attracting foreign direct investment and how Ottawa can remove barriers to attract more investment.

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On BIV Today…    The Port of Vancouver has handled record container traffic so far this year. Robin Silvester (1:18), president and CEO of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, examines the challenges facing the port as it looks to expand its capacity. He also touches on protests regarding the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, his concerns about disappearing industrial land and the uncertainty around Canada’s changing environmental review process.   The Osoyoos Indian Band is among Canada’s most successful and entrepreneurial indigenous communities. Chief Clarence Louie (16:19) discusses some of the factors that have contributed to the community’s success, and argues that nations need to get back on the economic horse in order to drive important social changes.   Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com.

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Retail Insider editor-in-chief Craig Patterson (1:42) breaks down Lululemon’s decision to hire Calvin McDonald, the former head of Sears Canada, as its new CEO. Later, he discusses how the redevelopment of the Canada Post building on Georgia Street is set to transform downtown, the premiers’ efforts to loosen liquor restrictions between provinces and why some businesses are crossing the line to generate publicity through controversy.  

Then, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (18:16) delves into U.S. border guards targeting Canadian cannabis executives, the Americans’ increasing appetite for Canadian pot stocks and the growing interest in cannabis-based beverages.

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Last week marks the one-year anniversary since the BC NDP formed government through an alliance with the BC Greens. BIV Today is taking a look at the most significant developments for the province since last summer. B.C. Housing Minister Selina Robinson (0:46) talks about her government’s most notable decisions since last summer, from its opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to how it’s tackling the province’s housing crisis.

Later, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson (13:29) shares his thoughts on where the province’s economy stands right now under the current premier.

Finally, BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver (29:42) discusses his decision to align with the BC NDP, where he stands on the government’s designs on the LNG industry and whether he’s willing to let the government collapse before any decisions are made on proportional representative.

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UBC economics professor Kevin Milligan (1:31) analyzes federal fiscal policy changes that could help Canada attract investments that benefit the economy, without racing to the bottom against U.S. corporate tax cuts.

BIV’s weekly tech panel (13:09) discusses Venmo’s privacy gaff, the future of the World Wide Web and B.C.’s ride-hailing delays. Ali Pourdad, CEO of Progressa, shares his thoughts on why ride-hailing may never make it to B.C. Amielle Lake, entrepreneur-in-residence at e@UBC, examines Solid – a radical concept for a new web, as imagined by the web’s original founder.

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