On BIV Today…

It’s been several years since Canada produced a unicorn company. Is the country getting better at scaling technology startups? Charles Plant (1:24), director of the University of Toronto’s Impact Centre, discusses Canada’s narwhals – the companies with the best shot at becoming world-class competitors.

In a word, Jason Turcotte (13:59)– vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group – says Greater Vancouver’s development industry is “frustrated.” He breaks down the challenges facing builders, and how they translate into higher real estate prices. 

Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/.

On BIV Today&hellip;
It&rsquo;s been several years since Canada produced a unicorn company. Is the country getting better at scaling technology startups? Charles Plant (1:24), director of the University of Toronto&rsquo;s Impact Centre, discusses Canada&rsquo;s narwhals &ndash; the companies with the best shot at becoming world-class competitors.
In a word, Jason Turcotte (13:59)&ndash; vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group &ndash; says Greater Vancouver&rsquo;s development industry is&nbsp;&ldquo;frustrated.&rdquo; He breaks down the challenges facing builders, and how they translate into higher real estate prices.&nbsp;
Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at <a href="https://biv.com/">https://biv.com/</a>.

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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