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Have FOI requests become political paywalls? BC NDP charging for info on Asia trade mission

Have FOI requests become political paywalls? BC NDP charging for info on Asia trade mission

‘If this is information that could be made available to the public, it should be made available to the public by default.’
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Bank of Canada raises key rate to five per cent as higher inflation levels persist

Bank of Canada raises key rate to five per cent as higher inflation levels persist

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada raised interest rates again on Wednesday, hitting the economy with even higher borrowing costs as new projections suggest it will take longer for inflation to fall back to two per cent.
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Political rifts among accounting profession bodies yet to reach B.C.

Political rifts among accounting profession bodies yet to reach B.C.

Ontario and Quebec’s CPA regulatory bodies plan to sever ties with CPA Canada.
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A rising call for one big change in championing workers

A rising call for one big change in championing workers

Sectoral bargaining could have a sweeping effect by letting unions negotiate for employees at multiple sites, even if they aren’t members.
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Data points: B.C., Canadian immigration break records as rate of inflation slows

Data points: B.C., Canadian immigration break records as rate of inflation slows

During the first quarter of 2023, B.C.’s population increased by 38,600 people
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Comment: Rising interest rates are heightening food insecurity

Comment: Rising interest rates are heightening food insecurity

In contrast to the relative accessibility of substituting grocery items, effecting changes concerning rent or mortgage payments proves more arduous.
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More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win

More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win

In late 2021, Tressa Mitchell was dealing with doctor's appointments for her ailing mother when she got a call from the Canada Revenue Agency seeking information to verify her eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.
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Labour minister asks mediator for terms to end B.C. port strike

Labour minister asks mediator for terms to end B.C. port strike

Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has given a federal mediator 24 hours to send him recommended terms to end the British Columbia port strike that has snarled cargo in about 30 ports and spurred fears of supply chain chaos across Canada.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. follows suit, Premier David Eby pulls government advertising from Facebook and Instagram

Rob Shaw: B.C. follows suit, Premier David Eby pulls government advertising from Facebook and Instagram

Journalism a vital public service that needs to be supported, Eby says.
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B.C. government priorities chase hospitality workers to Alberta

B.C. government priorities chase hospitality workers to Alberta

System of getting permanent residency through B.C.'s provincial nominee program favours non-hospitality workers
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