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Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend

Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend

The Canadian dollar has been trading below 70 cents US in recent weeks and is nearly four per cent below where it was in September.
Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

OTTAWA — Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year — whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not.
Metro Vancouver's tiny industrial lands drive $43B economy, finds report

Metro Vancouver's tiny industrial lands drive $43B economy, finds report

Industrial lands represent only 4% of Metro Vancouver land, but create 22% of jobs and produce $8 billion in taxes every year.
Trudeau participates in Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign

Trudeau participates in Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was taking part in a cabinet committee meeting on Canada-U.S. relations today, amid increasing calls for his resignation.
Janitors to escalate strike at Vancouver International Airport

Janitors to escalate strike at Vancouver International Airport

Janitorial workers started picketing at an authorized demonstration area on Dec. 20
Bank of Canada watching economy closely after half-point rate cut

Bank of Canada watching economy closely after half-point rate cut

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada's governing council expects its second straight outsized interest rate cut helped it turn a corner in its fight to tame inflation, but it is watching the economy closely amid weaker than expected growth.
B.C. law society seeks Fintrac info on money laundering red flags

B.C. law society seeks Fintrac info on money laundering red flags

Fintrac found last year that about 2,400 suspicious transaction reports submitted by reporting entities, such as banks, were tied to legal professionals.
New competition rules could expose B.C. landlords, tenants to risk

New competition rules could expose B.C. landlords, tenants to risk

Standard property controls could run afoul of new rules to boost grocery competition.
B.C. tourism operators hoping for boost from low loonie

B.C. tourism operators hoping for boost from low loonie

Canadian dollar fell to US$0.6925 this week – the lowest it has been since March 2020
Most Canadian employers to offer bigger year-end bonuses to help with retention

Most Canadian employers to offer bigger year-end bonuses to help with retention

Canadians continue to struggle with financial stress because of rising costs