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An economic charter of rights is the key to free trade and economic mobility within Canada, according to the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

Vancouver is in an enviable position to become a comprehensive hub for international business, but more needs to be done to nurture growth in the post-recession global economy.

Proponents of B.C.’s resource sector say China could be an economic game changer, but at least one analyst believes the good times may not last for long.

B.C.’s new minister of energy, mines and petroleum resources, Bill Bennett, counts the proposed Site C hydroelectric dam and northwest transmission line power projects among his top priorities. But that’s not all he’s focused on.

Canadian small businesses are not spending a lot to “green” operations, according to a survey by RBC. About 59% of businesses surveyed said they spent less than $500 on green initiatives in the past two years.

Survey results released Friday morning show that almost two in three employees (62%) in B.C.’s public service were satisfied and committed to their jobs in 2009 compared with 58% in 2008.

While B.C. and Ontario are expected to be among the fastest growing economies in Canada this year, the highest economic growth is expected in the Prairies in 2011. According to TD Economics ’ quarterly forecast, B.C.’s real GDP is expected to rise 3.

Vancouver-headquartered Imperial Parking Corporation has been awarded multi-year contracts with Brookfield Properties to manage the parking operations of five buildings in Washington D.C.

Hydrogen may – as they say – be the energy of the future, but Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) is realizing that future still remains years away. In April, in partnership with the University of Maryland and the U.S.

Vancouver’s Mala Noche Resources Corp.’s proposed $500-million acquisition of a Mexican mine could be in question after a Toronto-based miner accused it of facilitating breaches of fiduciary duty during negotiations for the mine.