Helmut Pastrick, Chief Economist for Central Credit Union 1, the central financial facility and trade association for the BC and Ontario credit union systems.
In July 2017, a staffing survey found 60% of businesses had unfilled positions. Lack of housing was raised as a contributing factor to the shortage of workers.
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce offered this session to help business owners understand how the federal government proposed tax changes may impact their business.