Commentary

The Canadian federal election campaign that was supposed to resemble 1974, and provide Justin Trudeau with a majority government, is starting to look more like the one his father fought in 1979.

The past couple of years have provided many opportunities for governments and institutions in North America to make amends with First Nations. Some of the most prominent changes have been observed in the realm of professional sports.

In its recent Dalton vs. Fraser Valley Fire Protection Ltd., 2021 BCPC 146 decision, the BC Provincial Court awarded three months’ reasonable notice to an employee who was dismissed from his employment after only three days on the job.

The election only Justin Trudeau wanted is becoming one he wishes he hadn’t.

Earlier this month, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) played in front of almost 30,000 fans at IG Field.

Seeing the forest for its trees is a long-standing B.C. business tradition that is threatened with an abrupt unhappy ending if the province fails to find a middle ground between environment and economy.

In pre-vaccine era B.C. (Bewildering Coronavirus), the prospect of a passport to permit or restrict mobility appeared unnecessary and unworkable. In post-vaccine era A.D. (Aggressive Delta), it’s worth a try.

For the second straight year, the celebrations to observe B.C. Day were remarkably subdued because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The overwhelmingly positive response last week to our inaugural BC500 magazine and website of prominent British Columbian business leaders has been gratifying.

At times it feels like the pandemic has given too many people too much time on their hands.