Economy, Law & Politics

Ben Eisen: Explosive B.C. public-sector job growth dwarfs growth in the private sector

More than nine in 10 jobs created between February 2020 and June 2023 were the result of government hiring

Oct 17, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Champagne says he wishes grocers were more 'forthcoming' on plans to stabilize prices

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public about their plans to stabilize prices.

Oct 17, 2023 2:04 PM Read more >

Freeland considering action on short-term rentals after B.C. announces crackdown

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is applauding the B.C. government for going after short-term rentals and says the federal government is looking at what it can do on the issue as well. The B.C.

Oct 17, 2023 1:05 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Inflation stability delivering sighs of relief to British Columbians … and politicians

There are substantial political consequences arising from the actions of the independent central bank and Tuesday's inflation data is likely to provide a respite to Eby and Trudeau, writes Kirk LaPointe

Oct 17, 2023 11:05 AM Read more >

B.C.'s legal cannabis regime shows mixed results after five years

Challenges include high taxes on producers and consumers and large municipalities banning sales, leading to retail deserts

Oct 17, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Finally, the BC NDP government tangles with short-term rentals

Will it work? Time will tell

Oct 17, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

B.C. inflation rate cools to 3.3% in September

Inflation on West Coast now lower than national rate of 3.8%: StatCan

Oct 17, 2023 7:05 AM Read more >

Less than half of British Columbians with a disability are satisfied with workplace inclusivity, says poll

Stereotyping by colleagues and a lack of accessibility in the workplace remain prominent barriers.

Oct 17, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C. mega-projects scale back construction employment as they near completion

As $100B in projects winds down, uncertainty on economic consequences ramps up

Oct 17, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

More than half of small and medium firms affected by extreme weather: KPMG in Canada

TORONTO — KPMG in Canada says almost 60 per cent of small- and medium-sized businesses across the country have been affected by extreme weather events this year.

Oct 17, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >