Yup, this is especially bad in BC where at least half the CS/ECE grad moved to Seattle or SF the year they graduated. All the best talent leave unless tied down

Yup, this is especially bad in BC where at least half the CS/ECE grad moved to Seattle or SF the year they graduated. All the best talent leave unless tied down by family. It seems there just wasn't enough graft or cheap political points to be had nurturing anything complex. The payoffs if any aren't quick enough. It's much easier to go after logging, mining, casinos (money laundering for Chinese donors), film or some quick jobs program to appease unions and claim impact for the next election.