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Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates

Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates

OTTAWA — Canada's provincial governments have enough fiscal firepower to respond to looming U.S. tariffs without supersizing their debt burdens, a new report says.
B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with 'carbon tax' on coal shipments

B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with 'carbon tax' on coal shipments

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition Leader John Rustad has found a carbon tax he likes, proposing such a levy on U.S.
Musqueam and Feds make deal to share Vancouver airport lease revenue

Musqueam and Feds make deal to share Vancouver airport lease revenue

VANCOUVER — The Musqueam Indian Band has signed an agreement with the federal government to share ground lease revenue from the Vancouver International Airport.
Trump says he's moving forward with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next week

Trump says he's moving forward with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next week

While the original executive order was tied to the flow of deadly fentanyl, the president said earlier this month the pause would allow time to reach a "final economic deal."
Site C dam now at half its generating capacity

Site C dam now at half its generating capacity

New hydro-electric dam on the Peace River expected to be at full generating capacity by fall
Tariff talk: What corporate Canada is saying during earnings season

Tariff talk: What corporate Canada is saying during earnings season

As companies report their earnings for the latest quarter, they’ve fielded question after question from analysts about how they’re preparing for potential tariffs from the U.S.
Business council urges B.C. to cut PST, loosen LNG regulation

Business council urges B.C. to cut PST, loosen LNG regulation

As trade war with U.S. looms, BCBC writes prescription for provincial economy
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

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: Trade The trade file will continue to be in the spotlight this week as U.S. President Donald Trump's talk about tariffs shows no signs of letting up.
B.C. aluminum braces for U.S. tariff fallout

B.C. aluminum braces for U.S. tariff fallout

After trade action in 2018, B.C. aluminum exports to the United States dropped by 50 per cent
B.C. Ferries offers to shave back future plans but remains committed to five new major vessels

B.C. Ferries offers to shave back future plans but remains committed to five new major vessels

Instead of life extensions to keep two existing ferries on the job, the company is saying it could extend the life of just one ferry.
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