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Employer-employee disconnect frustrates job market conditions, survey finds

Employer-employee disconnect frustrates job market conditions, survey finds

The Addressing the Labour Market Gap survey collected responses from employers and employees in B.C.
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How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in the economy

How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in the economy

OTTAWA — Rapid population growth is challenging economists' understanding of the economy as they monitor how businesses and consumers are responding to high interest rates.
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Who’s Suing Whom: June 13, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: June 13, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Lawsuit of the Week: Developer claims partner blocked sales, withheld funding

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

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

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

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
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Who’s Suing Whom: June 12, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: June 12, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (June 12-16)

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

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
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