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Jock Finlayson

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Chief Economist at ICBA | Independent Contractors and Businesses Association
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Jock is the Chief Economist for the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) and a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute. An MBA graduate from Yale, he is a respected commentator on Canadian economic and public policy issues, drawing on over 30 years of experience in economic research and government relations.

A published author of two books and over 50 articles, he is a sought-after speaker and a prominent voice in Canadian media. He has an extensive record of service, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada and as a member of several government advisory bodies.

He holds an honorary Doctorate of Laws from Royal Roads University in recognition of his significant contributions to public policy and the business community.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Chief Economist
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Canadian Competitiveness
Writes and speaks extensively on Canada's declining productivity, innovation outputs, and the need for policies that foster private sector growth and investment.
Economic Public Policy
His career is centered on analyzing and influencing economic, fiscal, tax, and regulatory policy at organizations like the ICBA and Business Council of B. C.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Chief Economist
ICBA | Independent Contractors and Businesses Association
9-2022
Senior Fellow
Fraser Institute
9-2022
Senior Fellow and Peter M. Brown Chair in Canadian Competitiveness
Fraser Institute
1-1994 - 9-2023
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Economist, and subsequently Senior Advisor
Business Council of B.C.
1-2016 - 5-2023
Member, Nominations Committee, B.C. Business Laureates Hall of Fame
B.C. Business Laureates Hall of Fame (Junior Achievement)
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Education
8-1986 - 1988
MBA
Yale School of Management
2014 - 2014
Honorary doctorate of laws
Royal Roads University
2002 - 2004
Post-graduate diploma
University of London
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