Economy, Law & Politics

Canadian Chamber of Commerce joins calls for extension of CEBA repayment deadline

OTTAWA — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of industry associations have joined calls for the federal government to extend the deadline for small businesses to repay pandemic loans received through the Canada Emergency Business Account

Jul 24, 2023 7:06 AM Read more >

Who’s Suing Whom: July 24, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court

Jul 24, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Guy Heywood: Proposed RBC acquisition of HSBC raises key questions for B.C. business

The proposed takeover is part of a larger problem in the banking system

Jul 23, 2023 4:34 PM Read more >

Inflation has fallen, but the Bank of Canada hasn't backed off rate hikes. Here's why

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate has returned to the country's target range after a tumultuous couple of years of soaring prices. Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday that inflation fell to 2.

Jul 23, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. port union to recommend settlement agreement to its members

VANCOUVER — The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada said it will meet next week to recommend the terms of a settlement deal to its membership, possibly bringing labour peace to British Columbia's ports.

Jul 21, 2023 11:11 PM Read more >

B.C. businesses facing rising tide of economic uncertainty

Entrepreneurs caught between higher operating costs and lower purchasing power

Jul 21, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Profile: Bill Majcher, the retired Mountie charged for allegedly colluding with China

Former RCMP inspector claimed to have gained evidence of collusion among corrupt judges, lawyers and court registry staff across Canada

Jul 21, 2023 3:54 PM Read more >

Retired RCMP officer charged with helping Beijing intimidation campaign

OTTAWA — The RCMP has charged one of its former members in a foreign interference investigation, alleging he helped the Chinese government identify and intimidate a person.

Jul 21, 2023 3:19 PM Read more >

B.C.'s Joker financier Bron Studios files for creditor protection

Film producer is known for movies such as Joker, Licorice Pizza and Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Jul 21, 2023 2:17 PM Read more >

Data points: Lower Mainland home sales up 31 per cent in June

Soaring population growth through immigration is lifting demand for real estate, writes Bryan Yu

Jul 21, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >