ICBA Cast: Recent Episodes
Independent Contractors and Businesses Association
The ICBA is British Columbia's voice of the construction industry. ICBA's Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk BC news and politics from a free enterprise perspective.
In this episode of the ICBA Daily News, Jordan Bateman and Chris Gardner from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) discuss the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to overturn Bill C-69. They view this as a victory for construction and resource development in Canada, highlighting the importance of faster project approvals for economic growth. They also discuss the ICBA's support for the government of Alberta's opposition to the federal legislation.
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.
🎧 ICBA Alberta President Mike Martens and ICBA BC VP-Communications Jordan Bateman were chatting Wild Rose province earlier today, touching on several topics, including:
🗳 Alberta's Political Landscape: We discussed the recent election and the commendable job done by Premier Danielle Smith so far in her new mandate.
🧐 BC vs Alberta - Project Approvals & Regulations: We compared the attitudes in both provinces. While B.C. constantly battles bureaucracy, Alberta has a more positive approach, learning from past mistakes and focusing on cooperation and environmental responsibility.
📈 ICBA’s Growth in Alberta: Mike shared exciting news about ICBA’s expansion in Alberta, including a new office space in downtown Calgary and the hiring of new team members.
🗣 Upcoming Event with Corey Hirsch: We're partnering with the Calgary Construction Association for a CEO breakfast on October 18th. Corey Hirsch, a former professional athlete and mental health advocate, will be the keynote speaker. His ability to connect with construction industry professionals and discuss mental health is truly inspiring. Tickets at www.icbaalberta.ca/ceo.
ICBA board member Shane Stirling of Epscan Industries Ltd. sat down with George Affleck of Merit Canada's Constructive Conversations show, and told his Fort St. John success story. Epscan does construction, maintenance, electrical, and instrumentation work -- each of these services coincides with one another and allows Shane's company to stand out.
CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS: Just ahead of the 47th anniversary of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC's founding, ICBA president Chris Gardner sits down with George Affleck to talk about the organization and how it's responding to the modern challenges facing construction.
To kick off both Season 2 of Merit Canada's Constructive Conversations AND Women in Construction Week, host George Affleck chats with AWG Northern Industries president Laura Stanton.
Laura is the third woman to chair the board of directors of ICBA.
ICBA's Chris Gardner was on CKNW Radio's Jas Johal Show yesterday to talk about mental health in construction -- and how ICBA's Workplace Wellness program is working to break the stigma around asking for help.
Gavin Dew, candidate for the leadership of the BC Liberal Party, dropped by the ICBA studio to chat with Jordan Bateman about the state of the race, where the party is at, how he's preparing for next week's first debate, and much more.
Check out his website at www.gavindew.ca
ICBA's VP-Regional Mike Davis stops by the new studio to talk with Jordan Bateman about the latest developments in oil and gas, the Taylor Bridge, what's happening across BC, wildfires, and much more.
Steve Zahm of Procore Technologies -- a member of ICBA's 2021 Builders' Circle -- sits down with George Affleck to talk about Procore, tech, and the future of construction.
For construction to succeed, our industry needs top-notch suppliers and support. Fuelex Energy (www.fuelexenergy.ca) is one of those companies that is vital to the success of many of our ICBA members. Jeff Adams is a Senior Sales Executive for Fuelex Energy, a local family-based company that is rapidly expanding across Alberta and British Columbia. He joined George Affleck for this Constructive Conversation.
Sean Hodgins grew up in the construction business and is now the president of Century Group, a family-owned business that was started in 1957. The company is based in New Westminster, BC but has recently been doing a lot of work in Vancouver working alongside local communities and neighbourhoods to add flavour and housing as needed. The mid-sized real estate development and management company handles its own construction while also managing enough income-producing properties to balance the tables.
Over the past few years, Sean has seen a lot, but nothing compares to the past 12 months as he has watched the construction process and housing market flip-flop in terms of local government and red tape. He commented that for a bit at the beginning it was almost refreshing to work with inspectors and the government as they waived some protocols and practices due to COVID. However, now the protocols and practices are back in place, and units are roadblocked waiting on permits. Sean commented that he would "like to think there would be a better way to deal with this process" and that "expediency isn't caught with due process" which makes it harder to survive.
Interestingly enough, Sean works constantly with local governments despite acknowledging the difficulties with regulations, with the final goal of creating purpose-driven housing communities. He strongly believes that "local government needs to lead an intelligent discussion" to get local communities more involved in the planning processes. For example, if a neighbourhood feels they want better transit options then they need to be open to denser communities, which can be a difficult but necessary evil to address. His dream would be for local governments to really sit down with their people to discuss what they want upfront instead of waiting until people disagree with building permits and turn council meetings into a "shooting match at public areas."
In fact, one of Sean's favourite projects while at Century Group was the construction of 3 Civic Plaza which is the largest project they created in Surrey. They worked closely with the Surrey City Development Corporation and identified a need to add sophistication to the downtown and the need for a hotel because there wasn't much to offer in the industry-focused area.
Outside of improving government engagement, Sean reiterated the need to get more women into the construction industry stating that "we are much better, but we have to be better-er." He explained that they need the viewpoint of women to create better projects, and the construction industry in general needs to "really embrace and make a welcoming and inclusive environment" because this should not be "an alpha-male industry."
ICBA board member Scott Jacob sits down with Constructive Conversation's George Affleck to talk about Jacob Bros and the BC construction market.
ICBA President and CEO Chris Gardner is host George Affleck's first guest on Constructive Conversations.
For the past four years, Chris has led ICBA and actively takes on policy development work, ensures employees have access to health and retirement plans, and encourages new graduates to actively consider a career within the construction industry. He believes that Canada offers "tremendous opportunities for young people pursuing a career in the trades" and that "the opportunities in construction are significant."
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ICBA's Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman discuss why John Horgan decided to break his word and go to the polls a year early (and during a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic). Spoiler alert: it's selfishness.
Chris and Jordan talk about how the economy (and job creators) survive the COVID-19 pandemic, and the return of NDP politics.
Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk about how the BC construction industry adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode was recorded for Merit Canada's Canadian Conversations Facebook series.
Vanessa and Jordan talk about how COVID-19 is affecting everyday life, both in construction and at home. And we highlight four recent meetings we had, with Corporate Electric, Centre Electric, Concord Painting and City Projects. Plus kids sports talk...
Chris and Jordan discuss the continuing protests against Canadian oil and gas projects - and the coronavirus' effect on the Canadian economy.
Vanessa and Jordan chat about four recent visits to four amazing ICBA member companies - Robertson Walls & Ceilings, Corrcoat Services Inc., Kerkhoff Projects and Mardina Construction. Plus we tout our record as B.C.'s #1 sponsor of trades apprentices.
Chris and Jordan break down the latest BC NDP budget (more taxes! less surplus! more spending! more red tape!) and the results of ICBA's Wage and Benefit Survey.
Vanessa and Jordan talk BuildEx, Wage and Benefit Survey, hotel discounts, kids sports and solo parenting.
Vanessa and Jordan talks about the Big Game, a discount for ICBA members, BUILDEX and more.
Vanessa and Jordan talk about her family's rained-out ski trip, solo parenting, meeting with 4 ICBA member companies last week, some upcoming events, and an ICBA discount at Esso.
Vanessa and Jordan run through ICBA membership renewal and benefits, talk a little Super Bowl (Jordan misses the Packers already), and the stress of helping kids do homework.
The Horgan Government got their butt kicked in the Supreme Court of Canada, and Chris and Jordan couldn't be happier. Plus: more on that UN "racism" committee, ICBA intervenes on 105 Keefer, and Andrew Weaver leaves the Green Party.
Vanessa and Jordan talk about ICBA member services, meeting with four companies last week, apprentices, hedgehogs, Rex Murphy, BUILDEX and a little NFL. Go Pack Go!
Chris and Jordan return to give updates on TransMountain, LNG, Site C, the Massey Bridge, housing red tape, Highway 1 expansion and the fight against John Horgan's union monopoly.
Vanessa and Jordan share some of their favourite 2019 ICBA member visits, talk about BUILDEX and the ICBA CEO Breakfast, how we ♥️ our ICBA members 3000, and more.
It's the song that's sweeping social media - to celebrate the return of September traffic, ICBA commissioned a parody song calling on John Horgan to build a new Massey crossing.
In less than a week, the music video for this song has been watched 25,000+ times on Facebook!
Music video at https://youtu.be/g9TClYOTq3o
Chris and Jordan chat about the performance of Horgan cabinet members Dave Eby, Claire Trevena, Lana Popham, Harry Bains, Doiug Donaldson and Jinny Sims. Plus an update from NE BC, federal election thoughts and Troy Aikman talk.
Richmond-Queensborough MLA Jas Johal dropped by the ICBA office to chat with Jordan Bateman about the NDP's lack of progress on a new Massey Tunnel or bridge; LNG and electrification and other ways we can fight climate change; EV subsidies; and much more.
Todd Doherty, MP for Cariboo-Prince George (Conservative Party of Canada - Parti conservateur du Canada) stopped by the ICBA office to talk with Jordan Bateman about heading into a fall election, the Trudeau government's shameful economic record, foreign interference in Canadian policy-making and much more.
NEW ICBA CAST: The Trudeau Government has #Got2Yes on the #TransMountain pipeline (again) - our Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman discuss whether he will #Stick2Yes and what it means for Canada, the politicians and our construction members.
Chris and Jordan break down the crushing court defeat to John Horgan's Trans Mountain reference case; Horgan's delays on Massey; the NDP's pandering to their special interest groups; and the crumbling confidence of the BC business community.
Chris and Jordan talk out a number of important topics, including Jason Kenney's big win in Alberta, his hiring of Katy Merrifield, BC's ludicrous support of Trudeau's energy-killing Bill C-69, steel tariffs, Terry Lake jumping on to Team Trudeau, PLA projects coming in WAY over budget, and the Mueller Report.
Chris and Jordan Monday Morning Quarterback BC's rising gas prices, John Horgan's Canada-damaging stance against our energy industry, city hall taxes; Andrew Scheer's recent Vancouver visit, and the Mayor Pete phenomenon.
Chris and Jordan talk about ICBA taking the BC Government to court, the SNC-Lavalin/Jody Wilson Raybould story, the Burnaby byelection, Massey Tunnel, the BC Budget and if Winter is Here for the Canadian economy.
Taped in the Victoria budget lockup, Jordan Bateman gives his views on the NDP's 2019 BC Budget.
Chris & Jordan chat about the Nanaimo byelection, PLA "snake oil", the stupid Speculation Tax, the bombshell Plecas Report and the ongoing Prop Rep court challenge.
Provided courtesy of TheOrca.ca. Proportional representation was soundly defeated last month, but a court challenge of the entire process – a process the Globe and Mail called “Canada’s least honest attempt at electoral reform” – is still on the schedule to be heard in BC Supreme Court. And a second court challenge against the BC Government, this one opposing an order that all workers of the Pattullo Bridge must join a government-approved union, is also underway. The common denominator is the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, who is leading both challenges. Chris Gardner is the president of ICBA and joined Rick Cluff in studio.
Chris (#13) Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk about the #VMPower50, #StopPropRep, #BCPoli, #PRDebate, & other important hashtaggable stuff.
Former BC Finance Minister Kevin Falcon dropped by the ICBA office today and chatted with Jordan Bateman about the LNG Canada announcement, red tape, NDP decision-making, prop rep and municipal elections.
The weekend started with the news that all signs point to an announcement about LNG Canada going ahead, and ended with a last-minute trade deal between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Both stories are vitally important to the B.C. economy.
The construction industry will be busy, thanks to all this good news. Chris Gardner, president and CEO of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association joined The Orca's Rick Cluff to tell him more.
Langley's own Rich Coleman and Jordan Bateman talk BC politics, speculation tax, and September 11th.
Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins ICBA's Jordan Bateman to talk about ICBC costs, employers payroll tax, gas taxes, speculation tax, and more Horganomics.
New ICBA CONVERSATION: Conservative Party house leader Candice Bergen and trade critic Dean Allison were in our Burnaby studio to talk about tariffs, competitiveness, Trudeau's love of debt, and the authentic Andrew Scheer.
We're at the one-year anniversary of the NDP's rise to power in B.C., and Maclean Kay and Jordan Bateman break down the highlights and lowlights. So many lowlights. Plus a little Surrey talk, Claire Trevena's blacktop politics that would make Flyin' Phil Gaglardi blush, and more.
Chris and Jordan chat about a number of topics, all united by a common thread - the NDP.
Shinder Purewal, Kwantlen Polytechnic University political science professor, joined Jordan Bateman to talk prop rep, the German money laundering report and Surrey politics.
Chris and Jordan talk about the crazy week in BC politics, including ICBA's court action against the NDP's prop rep referendum and our Big Gas tax cut ad.
Chris and Jordan discuss the Okanagan, speculation tax, prop rep, and yes, those Rich Coleman Surrey rumours.
Chris Gardner returns from NYC ready to talk with Jordan Bateman about the Ontario election, proportional representation, Trans Mountain, Trump’s steely determination, and more!
Renata King sits down with ICBA’s Jordan Bateman to talk about the work she and the Northern Development Initiative Trust are doing.
ICBA CAST: Chris Gardner is way this week, so Jordan Bateman called in the big gun – Philip Hochstein, retired ICBA president and BC public policy legend. They talked Trans Mountain, proportional representation, trade and the wonders of retired life.
Blame one man for your tax dollars going into the oil pipeline business: Premier John Horgan. ICBA's Jordan Bateman breaks down today's announcement.
Richmond-Queensborough MLA Jas Johal joined Jordan Bateman to talk about #BuildKM, #ConfidenceinCanada, payroll tax, Keurig coffee pods and North Korea:
ICBA CONVERSATIONS: ICBA’s regional VP, Mike Davis, joined Jordan to talk about BC’s north, #buildKM, #FederationFlight and #StopPropRep. #Get2Yes #Stick2Yes #ConfidenceinCanada
ICBA CAST: Chris and Jordan talk about John Horgan’s absolute blundering of the Trans Mountain file. At one point, they’re at an actual loss for words over how reckless and stupid the whole mess is. #ConfidenceInCanada #BuildKM #Get2Yes #Stick2Yes
Former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall spoke at the 2018 ICBA Industry Outlook Forum, and his passionate case for Canadian energy, agriculture and resource development held us spellbound. Premier Wall was introduced by Greg D'Avignon of the Business Council of British Columbia. A Q7A was conducted by Tom Clark, chair of public affairs at Global Public Affairs. Recorded May 16, 2018, in Vancouver.
ICBA CAST: Chris and Jordan welcome Ken Baerg of the Canada West Construction Union (www.cwcu.ca) to talk about the current state of the labour movement, why progressive unions are succeeding where traditional unions are failing, and why the NDP government is tilting the playing field toward an outdated labour model.
Justin Trudeau, John Horgan and Rachel Notley met Sunday in Ottawa and accomplished nothing on the #buildKM file. Jordan and Chris are getting mighty worried…
ICBA CAST: Surrey South MLA Stephanie Cadieux joined Chris and Jordan to talk about the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project, Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner retiring, the Pattullo Bridge and more.
Confidence in Canada Press Conference April 12th, 2018 – More than 70 organizations call on Justin Trudeau, John Horgan and Rachel Notley to break the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project impasse.
Chris and Jordan react to the troubling weekend news that Kinder Morgan has set a May 31st drop-dead date for the province to get out of the way of their Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project.
Chris and Jordan talk about the hottest book in BC politics (Shaw/Zussman's Matter of Confidence), polling on union-only bidding, Greg Moore's Metro miscue, and a quick update on #Get2Yes projects.
ICBA CAST: Chris and Jordan talk about John Horgan's LNG tax plan, Andrew Weaver's reaction, and ICBA's submission to the labour code review.
On this ICBA CAST, Anne McMullin of the Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region) joins Chris and Jordan to talk about housing affordability, including tax and regulation regimes, supply and public perception.
Jordan and Dr. Shinder Purewal, Kwantlen Polytechnic University political science professor and author of Tandoori Democracy, talk Justin Trudeau's trip to India, Jagmeet Singh's secessionist problem, payroll taxes, and the NDP's shortsighted decision to kill World Cup games in B.C.
Chris and Jordan talk about federal finance minister Bill Morneau’s recent speech to the BC Business Council, and four new/raised taxes the BC NDP are imposing on British Columbians.
ICBA CAST: Chris and Jordan talk about the federal and B.C. budgets, Horgan's Trans Mountain backdown, and the future of investment in Canada.
ICBA CAST: Chris and Jordan ponder the NDP Government's PipeVine War, the Pattullo Bridge announcement, the big NDP budget, our week at BUILDEX and more.
ICBA CAST: Chris and Jordan chat about Horgan's whine and wine war, minimum wage, the Wilkinson win, Surrey NIMBYs, and, perhaps most importantly, Chris's eye.
In our final ICBA Cast before we move offices, Chris and Jordan talk about the Horgan-Notley battle over Trans Mountain, and make bold predictions about this weekend's BC Liberal leadership vote.
ICBA CAST: Chris and Jordan talk about Andrew Weaver's silly comments on LNG, Christy Clark's response to Patrick Brown's resignation, the final BC Liberal leadership debate, and Trudeau v. Trump on taxes.
ICBA CAST: Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman preview the biggest debate of the BC Liberal leadership race, talk about the Resource Forum in Prince George, the wild and wooly world of Weaver's wacky warblings, and the TransLink Mayors' never-ending push to get more of your money. Plus, pro protestor portapotties and what it proves...
Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk about the BC Liberal leadership race, the swan song of Gregor Robertson (and Greg Moore), B.C.-Asia trade, and minimum wage. Watch us now - or download later as a free audio podcast in the iTunes or Google Play stores (just search for ICBA Cast).
Santa needs Chris and Jordan to help him figure out who has been naughty and nice in #bcpoli in 2017.
In a very special edition of the ICBA Cast, Chris and Jordan react live to the John Horgan Site C announcement. No association did more work on getting Site C to yes (and fighting to get this government to stick to yes).
Chris and Jordan welcome Lori Ackerman, mayor of Fort St. John - and one of Canada's most formidable supporters of responsible resource development. Lori is in Vancouver to pick up an award for FSJ, and we talked LNG, Kinder Morgan, fracking, oil and gas innovation, Site C, BC Liberal leadership, the rural-urban divide and more.
In this week's ICBA Cast, Chris and Jordan bask in the success of our AGM dinner featuring Peyton Manning, recap our new life members, ponder the titanic trajectory of the Dianne Watts leadership campaign, read some Site C tea leaves, rant about the out-of-touch Building Trades, and more.
The BC Liberal leadership candidates went to Prince George and it was a real roller coaster for Dianne Watts: she picked up the endorsement of Lucy Sager as Lucy left the race, and then she got whacked by the Prince George Citizen's Neil Godbout for her performance in Saturday's debate. Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman break down the week that was for Watts, the leadership race, Darryl Plecas, Site C, Kinder Morgan and more on a Friday morning edition of the ICBA Cast.
It's Halloween, and the NDP's return to 1990s-era union rhetoric is SCARY for taxpayers and the construction sector. Chris Gardner breaks it down with special guest "Philip Hochstein". (Okay, it's just Jordan Bateman dressed up as his favourite superhero). It's an ICBA Cast for the ages!
ICBA CAST: Mr. Gardner went to Ottawa, so we talk about his tour through the nation's capital. Plus we mourn the loss of our first BC Liberal leadership candidate, break down the Liberal debate, and more!
ICBA CAST: Chris and Jordan are back, talking Energy East, Paton's last stand at Massey, political party financing, the NDP's spending plans, and (of course!) the Green Bay Packers' tremendous, come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
We're back! After a month's break, Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman are here with a new ICBA Cast, recapping some BC Liberal leadership news, #GEt2Yes news, and bickering over this weekend's big Packers-Cowboys matchup.
The dynamic duo of Chris Gardner & Jordan Bateman return to talk Site C submissions, Kinder Morgan court cases, BC Liberal leadership and their #ComeOn moments.
Chris Gardner & Jordan Bateman welcome Jas Johal, MLA for Richmond-Queensborough, to talk about his background as a journalist, his first few months in politics, and (yes, we'll ask him) the BC Liberal leadership race. Plus #comeon, a social media question, & Chris's most-hated segment, the BC Liberal Leadership Power Rankings (with fun new ranking board!).
ICBA CAST! Terrace's Lucy Sager joins Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman to talk about the impact of the loss of Pacific Northwest LNG on northwest B.C., along with regular features #ComeOn and social media questions. And we debut our first-ever BC Liberal leadership race power rankings. Will Chris and Jordan agree on who is most likely to win the race to Christy Clark?
ICBA CAST: Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman welcome special guest Mike Davis and talk NDP government, Site C pink slips, BC Liberal leadership race, and how the North remembers.
ICBA CAST: Chris Gardner & Jordan Bateman talk about the collapse of the Pacific NorthWest LNG project, John Horgan's trip to Ottawa and Washington, NDP cabinet mandate letters, Aussie Senators, floating wind farms, fake CFL games (Go B.C. Timberwolves!) and more!
ICBA CAST: Jordan Bateman & Chris Gardner talk the new NDP cabinet, the new NDP staff, Vancouver's return to dominance, the Liberals in opposition, Desjardins and the NEB. Whew! It's another busy week in #bcpoli.
Plus Jordan explains why Nickelback MUST be dispatched on an urgent diplomatic mission to China.
On this episode of the ICBA Cast, Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk Site C, Kinder Morgan, the NDP, Trump in Poland, #comeon and more.
Chris Gardner is on vacation this week, so we brought in the old pro: Philip Hochstein, retired president of ICBA. Phil's battles with the NDP in the 1990s are legendary, and seeing old NDP hands Horgan, Dix, Krog, Farnworth and Meggs getting the Bad Government Band back together has him worried.
Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman break down BC's historic week, look at the reality of Premier John Horgan, ponder Christy Clark's future, and more.
ICBA's Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk about Site C, Leave It To Weaver, Card Check, Speaker Steve Thomson, and, oh yeah, a certain Speech from the Throne. And Jordan rants on man buns.
Time for another ICBA Cast! Chris and Jordan talk about Speakers, the Throne Speech, the possibility of a summer election, a crazy Jordan poli sci theory, our #comeon moments, and Theresa May. Plus Chris's song o' the week!
Chris and Jordan talk about Site C (and the slapfight between Horgan, Weaver and Clark), who will make the NDP cabinet, #ComeOn, and some international news.
Chris and Jordan have a lot to talk about these days in #bcpoli - the NDP/Green deal and the crippling effect it will have on the B.C. economy; Clark's potential "cabinet"; a couple of #ComeOn news clips, and Chris shows his love for 1980s rock with a song dedicated to John Horgan and Andrew Weaver.
On today’s ICBA Cast, Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk about the late, great Grace McCarthy and her impact on free enterprise in B.C. Plus some thoughts on the final BC election result and whether Andrew Weaver should throw in with the BC Liberals or the NDP.
ICBA's Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk about the perils of proportional representation (a "non-negotiable" demand of Andrew Weaver's) and recap the messaging of the three political parties in the election campaign.
In the debut of the ICBA Cast, Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman talk BC politics and the 2017 election "result" from a free enterprise perspective. They look at the winners, the losers and what could happen next in BC's first minority government since 1952. Also, some musings on a system that doesn't count 10% of the votes until weeks after election day.
Chris is the president of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, a longtime private sector company builder, successful election campaign manager and (once upon a time) the principal secretary to the Premier of BC. Jordan is ICBA's Director of Communications, a former Langley Township Councillor, leader of the successful No TransLink Tax referendum campaign, and a noted troublemaking taxfighter (formerly with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation).