we _. The}; following ig a “report on the economy 7 presented by Mr, Eiidio *. Salvador, President of ‘the majority f “the British Columiba Chamber of Commerce, The B.C. Chamber of Commerce is optimistic about the economic rospects for lumbia in 1978 and in succeeding years. In- dications are that economic growth in this prowince will outpace at of the nation and be.- " exceeded See ot aera” Province of Alberta. Reports received from various Chamber of Commerce around the province indicate that the economic prospects for B.C. in 1978 are en- .couraging. While some communities and areas are exeriencing a high rate of unemployment, th timisti ae : ere are optimistic sign of an upewhng in 1978, While we do not expect activity of boom proportions, we do visualize a gradual strengthening of our present economic position. There are several factors which indicate such a strengthening. With the continuin high level of housing activity in the United States, the demand for lumber should remain buoyant. In addition, the. demand for newsprint should improve. There are also signs that there will be a renewed vitality in tourism, and that retail trade should show some further improvement. production will probably ection will probably remain below their polential due iln large measure to the continued excesses in worid in- ventories. However, we are optimistic that the British, inventory problem will begin to diminish somewhat and that in- ternatignal prices, which - it is felt, have hit their low peint, will commence edging upwards over the coming year. Private secotr in- vestment spending is forecast to’ quereane marginally. ‘oughou 1978, Major strengths should emante from the wood products industry, communication and the trade and finance sector. Generally, it is an- ticipated that funds will tend to be allocated moro towards’ modernization and repair of machinery and equipment than to new plant assembly. Turning to the export makets, 1977, saw our cost competitiveness improve in relatin to the international scene, Wage settlemtns have been in the 7 percent and B percent range, from the one le digit figures ; Devaluation of the Candian polar has give export growth, although it must be recognized that the impact will only b temporary. Therefore, it is imperative that obth management and labour the year ahead do not wipe out the gains we have made in 1977. The economies of the 'ULS., West Germany and the U.K. appear be healthy. The Japaneses are facing an barrassin export surplus and have recenity an- nounced their intention to. increases imports. These factors fer B.C businessesa golden op. portunity to expand th activities in the European and Pacific markets. em- ” in 197, ’ Mr. Salvador stated that the B.C. Chamber, foresees a further reduction in the inflation rate for the province in 1978. Currently, our inflation is lower than the national rate and that of our neighboring province of Alberta, e expect consumer price increases to be in the order of 7 recent which is well ow the new 10 percent advance, in 1976 and the 7.5 increase witnessed last year. The food price buldge should be past but we do anticipate a rise in en and service costs. British Columbia was the only province in which the unemployment rate remained unchanged relative to the receding year. Employment gains, primarily in the service sector? were oul a gro in the eae orce which in turn, caused the unedployment rate to rema constant. However, it is signigicant to not that emplyement in this province, as a per- centage of the working agepopulation, has in- creased steadily over the Y past couple of years. In 1978, we seee new jobs being created in construction and manufacturing, with continued growth activity in the service area. We anticipate unemployment will continue at about the 8 percent rande. . Key not. to the economy's potentia performance in ;the year ahead, lies in the im- provement in industrial relations. Man days lost due to labour utes were down considerably The LW.A, contract was a significant break-through in labour management relations. i al B.C. Chamber Optimistic “| About Province’s Future We hope that this will set the trend for bargaining in 1978. Speciafically, we refer to the signing of a two-year Suspension of C.O.L.A. clauses and the initiation of efforts to finds means . of improving managment labour negotiatio through roductivit barg OB ing. p y The B.C, Chamber of Cmmerce would like. to commed labour and managment on’ the Vancouver waterfront. For years, industrial strife at the location has created a bottleneck for the industrial efforts of western Canada. However, through the concerted efforts of labour and managment, we appear to have en- tered a period of stability whichis helping to restore the reputation of Van- couver as one of the great ports of the world. Ab . those who have helped to achieve this highly desirable situati deserve our warmest thanks. Mr. Salvador conclude by saying, “while unemployment is still a great concern, we have, nonethless, absorbed a large portion of the ex- panded labour force. The. xkvutat we have been able to create jobs during a difficult economic period augurs well for the future. t is needed now is the labour management and government to recognize eir commen goals and aspirations. , cate BC, Chamber of minerce v timistle about” this province's potential and the ability of its citizens to realize generations.” contract. ‘ promise of economic — § Lifestyle is moderation and - African Jungle School _ Hh wach Monument to Albertans _ ED CP) — 1960s, ‘shortly after the tracts each out to a Ca- monument to Alberta formation of a new state tadian agency or in- technical expertise has in the Federation of Ni- stitution, provided the co- power, the Nigerian gov- ernment and. the Canadian International Development Agence a. ordination and com-. Freeney the. west const CIDA)” Boney “The new territory and munications and the Al- of Africa, on the outskirts Bert Hohol, the its government faced all berta government’a of a Nigerian city with a province’s minister of the problems of bringing to provide technical third of a million people. advanced education and ces and stability toa training. The province's It is a technical school manpower, said Alberta Poe uiricken area," department of advanced whose facilities’ and contributed to the Hohol said. ... _ education and manpower curriculum were ; anning for the college— Education was a high administers two arge designed and developed both. programs and priority, piearticularly technical training a - ‘acilities, Nigerian staff P on the stitutions ary an in large by Alberta ex were les, Niger! Alberta technical and vocational Edmonton. - y : j rta Benin Technical institutions and Alber. moderti College is located just tans served as advisers outside the city of Ben, during the initial years of dustrialize a newly inde- returned home _last capital of Bendel, one of the school’s operation. Pendent country summer and college Nigeria's 19 states. A FACED MANY emerging abruptly into training and facilities poor region until a few PROBLEMS: the 20th century. _were timed over com- jears ago, the area has P for the CIDA, which identifies‘ pletely to Nigerians, nine become rosperous project began in the mid- . and finances Overseas of whom had some in- through oil discoveries. — projects and then con- struction in Alberta, to we college, equivalent PI Ted ee NM BOORECOOSOOOROCSI OOS S ECOSOC a Canadian com :¢ , -§ highschool in studentage: Bored with the weather? and grade levels, was opened in 1974 as a joint Project of . 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