The pandemic has exposed many of the inequalities and economic hang-ups that were easier to ignore pre-COVID. But it has also opened the door to change the way we live and the way our economy functions. While we’ve seen the rapid adoption of remote working, employment opportunities for many women have dropped significantly amid the pandemic. So where do we go from here? Earlier this month, the Public Policy Forum hosted a virtual summit in Vancouver aimed at addressing many of these questions, especially with regards to Canada’s digital competitiveness. Edward Greenspon, the president and CEO of the Public Policy Forum, joins Tyler Orton to discuss further on BIV Today. 

<p>The pandemic has exposed many of the inequalities and economic hang-ups that were easier to ignore pre-COVID. But it has also opened the door to change the way we live and the way our economy functions. While we&rsquo;ve seen the rapid adoption of remote working, employment opportunities for many women have dropped significantly amid the pandemic. So where do we go from here? Earlier this month, the Public Policy Forum hosted a virtual summit in Vancouver aimed at addressing many of these questions, especially with regards to Canada&rsquo;s digital competitiveness. Edward Greenspon, the president and CEO of the Public Policy Forum, joins Tyler Orton to discuss further on BIV Today.&nbsp;</p>

British Columbia's only daily news show focused on business, brought to you by Business in Vancouver newspaper and biv.com. Join hosts editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe as well as reporters Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin as they interview Canada's business and political leaders about the pressing issues facing British Columbian businesses and industries today. Join them as they discuss real estate, technology, the resource industries and local and provincial politics.

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