In this issue: Notes from the Chair. CPABC 2017 BC Check Up. Key stats for BC in 2016. 2017 CPABC Business Outlook Survey. Labour mismatches. Lori Mathison inspired to lead CPABC as new president and CEO. What to watch out for when text-messaging clients and colleagues. Unwinding a deemed disposition for Canadian tax. Tax planning using private corporations. Resources for public practitioners. Fall 2017 CPABC professional development program. CPABC 2017 Fall Pacific Summit. A member profile of Farnaz Riahi, CPA, CA, CFO of Industry Training Authority.