In this podcast episode, Jordan Bateman introduces Jock Finlayson as the new Chief Economist for the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association. They discuss the Q1 fiscal report for British Columbia, which reveals a projected $6.7 billion deficit for this year. They express concerns about the government's increasing debt and lack of coordinated response to the housing crisis. Jock also discusses the negative impact of legislation C-69 on resource and infrastructure projects, hoping for a change in government or reconsideration of the legislation.