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Chorus of critics grows for B.C. fast-track bill as minister fails to soothe concerns

Chorus of critics grows for B.C. fast-track bill as minister fails to soothe concerns

VICTORIA — The chorus of voices against contentious British Columbia legislation to speed up infrastructure projects continues to swell, with the province's civil liberties association calling it a betrayal of the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Son of Thind Properties founder sued over alleged breach of payment guarantee

Son of Thind Properties founder sued over alleged breach of payment guarantee

Another lawsuit for unpaid work related to the financially troubled Burnaby developer has emerged
Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Monday the party will still play a "profoundly important role" in this Parliament, even though it won't be granted official party status.
B.C. retiree sues after losing $450,000 in alleged GIC scam

B.C. retiree sues after losing $450,000 in alleged GIC scam

Alleged fraudsters set up fake portal for plaintiff to view his investment.
Canadian luxury real estate 'holding up' despite spring chill for housing market

Canadian luxury real estate 'holding up' despite spring chill for housing market

Tale of two markets in Canada, with some buyers more sensitive to affordability than others
Canada needs to boost productivity and housing affordability: OECD report

Canada needs to boost productivity and housing affordability: OECD report

OTTAWA — A new report by the OECD says Canada needs to boost productivity and housing affordability to strengthen growth as it faces trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs that are taking a bite out of the economic outlook.
Reducing internal trade barriers tops priorities for businesses: KPMG poll

Reducing internal trade barriers tops priorities for businesses: KPMG poll

TORONTO — A new report says nearly two-thirds Canadian businesses want the government to work to reduce the barriers to internal trade in an effort to improve productivity.
Hudson's Bay employees sparking interest from Holt Renfrew and other retailers

Hudson's Bay employees sparking interest from Holt Renfrew and other retailers

TORONTO — Big-name department and drug stores are circling the more than 9,300 Hudson's Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue Canada workers who will soon be out of a job.
Conservatives will 'cooperate' with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre

Conservatives will 'cooperate' with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he's willing to work with the Liberals in Parliament on efforts to resolve the trade war with the United States.
Gregor Robertson takes the housing hot seat with high hopes and old baggage

Gregor Robertson takes the housing hot seat with high hopes and old baggage

As Ottawa rolls out its Build Canada Homes agenda, some see promise in the new housing minister's experience