Can BC be a tech sector?

[Vancouverite]

That really means the Lower Mainland, of course.

Some games developers are setting up in Yaletown, and they're hoping to build a new franchise or two, but BC doesn't really have a tech sector. For what it's worth, I've spoken to several engineers and scientists in both industry and academia, and they're more interested in a regular salary than in being entrepreneurial.

 

[petros]

BC doesn't have ANY sectors. It's as inconsistant as a bowl of vegan chili.

 

[captain morgan]

"Can BC be a tech sector?"

Gonna be awfully tough with a gvt that taxes the crap outta every industry that comes to town

 

[DavidB]

"Can BC be a tech sector?"

Gonna be awfully tough with a gvt that taxes the crap outta every industry that comes to town

Taxes aside, the cost of living in the Lower Mainland is unjustifiably high.
And there seems to be a real anti-development mentality among BC politicians. I guess they assume we all want to work in the underground economy (perhaps selling BC bud?). Or the tourism or retirement industries. If you want work as an engineer, or a manufacturing environment, BC is the wrong place to be.

There are a few high-tech darlings in the region; however, they are standalone companies that don't have the right supporting infrastructure. I am surprised they have lasted this long. It is only a matter of time before they either move to a more supporting location or go out of business.

 

[Ron in Regina]

BC bud is a British Columbian Natural Resource, isn't it? If it's being shipped
east of BC, is Alberta demanding a share of BC's royalties on this, and Sk
if it's going further, & Mb is it's going further, etc....?

 

[DavidB]

BC bud is a British Columbian Natural Resource, isn't it? If it's being shipped
east of BC, is Alberta demanding a share of BC's royalties on this, and Sk
if it's going further, & Mb is it's going further, etc....?

Would those royalties be saved so that, in the event of a BC Bud spill while it is in transit on Alberta soil, the money could be used for the clean up? Not necessary. Just let it be known there has been a Bud spill, and it will get cleaned up pretty quickly and inexpensively, without government intervention.