Economy, Law & Politics

Lawsuit of the Week: Developer claims partner blocked sales, withheld funding

CEO alleges that Vancouver Island project was stalled in effort to 'radically alter' business plan

Jun 12, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Left-leaning Mexico seeks closer Canada ties in labour and business amid mining spat

'They have ripped up just about every collective bargaining agreement in Mexico, because they were all employer-heavy and some of them were absolutely corrupt. And they are now encouraging new unions,' says Canadian labour minister

Jun 12, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Data points: Higher interest rates weigh on retail sales as visits to B.C. drop

Central 1 economist Bryan Yu analyzes B.C. retail sales and visits to the province

Jun 12, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Province's battle with inflation, higher interest rates, is far from over

David Eby finds himself under more pressure to provide support in inflationary, higher-interest-rate times

Jun 12, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Who’s Suing Whom: June 12, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court

Jun 12, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (June 12-16)

From the housing market to household debt, and more

Jun 12, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Creditors' meeting set for Martel firm, debts in excess of $226 million

Debts in excess of $226 million and a list of creditors that includes more than 1,200 investors

Jun 11, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

David Johnston quits as special rapporteur on foreign interference

OTTAWA — David Johnston says he is stepping down from his role as special rapporteur investigating foreign interference before the end of June, citing the highly partisan atmosphere around his work.

Jun 9, 2023 4:31 PM Read more >

In the Courts: B.C. bookkeeper on the hook for unpaid fees

Friends had entered business arrangement without any written contract

Jun 9, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

B.C. to require licence for asbestos abatement contractors by 2024

VICTORIA — British Columbia will soon be the first jurisdiction in Canada to implement a licensing requirement for asbestos abatement contractors. The Labour Ministry says workers must be licensed by Jan. 1.

Jun 9, 2023 12:57 PM Read more >