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GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

OTTAWA — The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability — with a few caveats — a new analysis finds.

Keyera doubles natural gas volumes to be shipped via AltaGas terminal in B.C.

CALGARY — Keyera Corp. has reached an agreement to double the volume of liquefied petroleum gas it plans to export through a West Coast export facility being built by AltaGas Ltd.
Elbows-up tourism surge could see sector ‘eke out’ a gain even as Americans stay away

Elbows-up tourism surge could see sector ‘eke out’ a gain even as Americans stay away

From the front desk of Hotel Bedford in Goderich, Ont., Lynda Cross welcomes guests from regions ranging from southern Ontario to the South Pacific.
Lights, camera, commission: B.C. real estate influencers rethink housing market

Lights, camera, commission: B.C. real estate influencers rethink housing market

Not all social platforms are created equal, say real estate content creators
New federal bill aims to improve labour mobility, eliminate internal trade barriers

New federal bill aims to improve labour mobility, eliminate internal trade barriers

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has introduced legislation aimed at cutting down barriers to internal trade by recognizing provincial and territorial rules at the federal level.
B.C. adds 13K jobs in May for third straight month of gains

B.C. adds 13K jobs in May for third straight month of gains

B.C.’s labour market is showing few signs of getting bogged down by global trade uncertainty.
Creditor protection is offering some Vancouver businesses a lifeline

Creditor protection is offering some Vancouver businesses a lifeline

Certain businesses have used this mechanism in tough times to preserve jobs and chart a path to survival
Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump

Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney is said to be engaging in behind-the-scenes trade discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trade deficit hits record in April as 'trade has totally collapsed' amid tariffs

Trade deficit hits record in April as 'trade has totally collapsed' amid tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada posted its largest merchandise trade deficit on record in April at $7.1 billion as exports fell sharply in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Statistics Canada said Thursday the result, which followed a deficit of $2.
‘Shadow inventory’ could grow in Metro Vancouver, helping first-time buyers

‘Shadow inventory’ could grow in Metro Vancouver, helping first-time buyers

Liberals’ new GST relief could help absorb unlisted inventory amid condo glut, says Realtor