Economy, Law & Politics

Resort employers have secured roughly half of the 100 special permits Ottawa issued this winter, allowing foreign workers to extend their stay in Canada

City of Surrey's board of trade says financial, red tape and debt burdens are burying business innovation and enterprise

These corporate claims were filed with the BC Supreme Court registry in Vancouver. Information is derived from notices of civil claim. Civil claims have not been tested or proven in court. 

Trustees providing member benefits to an actors’ union in B.C. must amend its agreement to allow the union’s members to switch benefits according to the rules laid out by the union’s constitution, the Appeals Court of B.C.

The public version of a former deputy minister’s October 2020 report to cabinet, which prompted the NDP government to keep building Site C, did not contain a subtle caution about a major contractor.

Spending, red tape and small-business friendliness cited as areas of contention

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he would honour the health-care increases Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has offered provinces if his Conservatives form the next government.

TORONTO — A new report says a protracted labour shortage in Canada could fuel more rapid wage growth and inflation over time, potentially prompting the need for higher interest rates long-term.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s first-ever summary of deliberations reveals that the governing council ultimately decided to raise its key interest rate last month because of ongoing strength in the economy.

OTTAWA — A new Desjardins report suggests Canada's immigration target increase could spur economic growth, with the Prairies standing to benefit the most.