Weaponizing GDP. In this incisive two-parter, economist Jim Stanford explains the numerator and the denominator behind this economic measure, and why distribution of wealth is key to understanding Canada's true economic health.

HEU is urging Minister @marcmillermp.bsky.social and the federal government to revise its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to prevent the loss of hundreds of critical support service workers in B.C. hospitals in 2025. www.heu.org/news/media-r... #bcpoli #cdnpoli

In @fraserhealth.bsky.social and @vchhealthcare.bsky.social, more than 500 HEU members in health care support services face deportation this year, if they can’t access spaces in the provincial nominee program.

Welcome back to 1875: free trade negotiations with the US have collapsed, and American expansionism is on a roll. We needed a National Policy then—and we need a new one now. My take for @TorontoStar: www.thestar.com/business/opi... #cdnecon #cdnpoli #canlab

“Who’s Subsidizing Whom?” I have written a new report for the Centre for Future Work rebutting Trump’s arguments that the U.S. “subsidizes” Canada through its bilateral trade deficit: centreforfuturework.ca/wp-content/u.... #cdnecon #cdnpoli #canlab /2

In @thestar.com today, I reflect on the economic costs of NOT going on strike: www.thestar.com/business/opi.... Yes, strikes are inconvenient & frustrating for all. But without them, there would be huge damage to incomes, spending, and fairness. #canlab

This is an outstanding announcement by BC Hydro. Clean energy and a big boost to jobs in several regions, right when we need it. www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7405911 #cdnecon

#bcunion #publicservices #privatization

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Is it just us or are all of the stories about striking postal workers framing them as ruining Christmas for your children? Well, apparently not. I spoke to a labour expert about the strike and anti-worker narratives around CUPW. Read it here: pressprogress.ca/media-covera... @pressprogress.ca

A significant victory in the Supreme Court on BC’s legal fight against opioid manufacturers. Great part of the judgement: “The opioid epidemic spanning our country is a stark example of a crisis which attracts this co-operation and comity. www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7396676

The new Ksyen Regional Hospital in #TerraceBC is officially open, more than 2X the size of the previous hospital & improving access to healthcare, closer to home, for ppl in NW BC for decades to come. What an accomplishment, 🙌🏼 for years of hard work by so many. More 👉🏼 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

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Amazon workers in 20 countries to protest or strike on Black Friday

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Wash, rinse, repeat, indeed! ...or else move to BC! Alberta's mismanagement of private auto insurance has been a disaster for consumers, and added measurably to provincial inflation. From our Centre for Future Work report for @abfedlabour.bsky.social: centreforfuturework.ca/2024/05/18/a....

#eastvan just now

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Living wages across BC are increasing—primarily due to soaring housing costs—highlighting an affordability crisis. Metro Vancouver’s living wage has risen to $27.05/hour. Whistler is the highest in BC at $28.89/hour & Clayoquot Sound 2nd at 27.42/hour. www.policynote.ca/livingwage2024

Membership of BC cabinet committees are starting to be posted including Treasury Board. TB members are: Honourable Brenda Bailey (Chair) Honourable Niki Sharma (Vice-Chair) Honourable Spencer Chandra Herbert Honourable George Chow Honourable Mike Farnworth ... #1/2 bcpoli

Huge gratitude for Adrian Dix's long service as health minister as he moves to a new cabinet portfolio. Strong leadership through COVID. Innovative BC programs to deal with nation-wide HCW shortage... 1/2 #bcpoli

Congrats to @jenniferwhiteside.bsky.social on her appt at labour minister. She an experienced negotiator, a strong advocate for workers' rights and employment equity, and she knows her way around the labour movement. Strong pick for this position! #bcpoli

Nice piece here from @geoffmeggs.bsky.social about the political journey of John Horgan including his special relationship with health care workers. #bcpoli open.substack.com/pub/geoffmeg...

Were you gouged for a hotel room when Taylor came to town? It's not just supply & demand. Companies use price-fixing algorithms in many industries to drive up prices and fatten profits. Competition regulators need to do better. My take for @torontostar.bsky.social: www.thestar.com/business/opi....

Any guesses? #eastvan #photography

Solidarity with our postal workers! #bcunion #canlab #supportCUPW

The news has me on edge. I’m going to go rewatch Alien to calm down.