Economy, Law & Politics

Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

OTTAWA — At a time when skeptics are questioning Canada's plan to ramp up immigration, a new report argues the country needs to welcome a lot more newcomers to counterbalance its aging demographic.

Jul 17, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Who’s Suing Whom: July 17, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court

Jul 17, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Carson Binda: The bus to Bellingham no solution for health care crisis

British Columbians deserve new options for their health care

Jul 16, 2023 9:22 PM Read more >

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Australia-Canada conference The Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum opens Monday evening in Toronto.

Jul 16, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. cargo flow should be back to normal in days after port strike, says researcher

"The majority of what needs to move will move very quickly."

Jul 14, 2023 2:35 PM Read more >

Editorial: Lessons from B.C. in port reputation erosion

A tentative deal has been struck between dockworkers and employers — but that does not mean all is right for B.C.

Jul 14, 2023 10:42 AM Read more >

Inside the Surrey policing war of words

A look at the heated text messages and emails between Surrey's Brenda Locke and NDP Deputy Premier Mike Farnworth over Surrey's police fight.

Jul 14, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales up 1.2% at $72.9 billion in May

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 1.2 per cent to $72.9 billion in May after declining 0.1 per cent in April. The overall increase for the month came as sales of chemical products gained 4.8 per cent at $5.

Jul 14, 2023 8:13 AM Read more >

As inflation inches closer to 3%, economists warn progress will stall this year

OTTAWA — As inflation inches closer to three per cent, economists are warning the steady monthly declines in annual price growth will stall and even potentially reverse in the second half of the year.

Jul 14, 2023 7:42 AM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Political absence at LNG2023 augurs ill for our reputations

Federal, B.C. governments did not exactly roll out the Welcome Wagon for LNG conference delegates, writes Kirk LaPointe

Jul 14, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >