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Policy, not personality, was winning factor in Alberta election

Policy, not personality, was winning factor in Alberta election

In the final years of the 20th Century, discussions about finding a way to unite Canada’s centre-right parties became increasingly important to conservative voters.
Alberta election hands useful political bogeyman to Horgan and Trudeau

Alberta election hands useful political bogeyman to Horgan and Trudeau

Yes, indeed, Jason Kenney is a political nightmare for Justin Trudeau and John Horgan. But he is also their dream.
B.C.’s six-month cannabis checkup: legalization support strong

B.C.’s six-month cannabis checkup: legalization support strong

This month, Canada will observe six months since marijuana was legalized. The culmination of a Justin Trudeau campaign promise made in 2015 took longer than originally anticipated and has endured its share of setbacks.
Editorial: Applause for action on anonymity in B.C.

Editorial: Applause for action on anonymity in B.C.

Because Canada is notoriously complacent when it comes to dealing with corporate corruption, word that B.C.’s NDP government plans to shine some light in one area of that dark corner of bent business is heartening.
The time for Vancouver’s 4-20 ‘protest’ to butt out is long overdue

The time for Vancouver’s 4-20 ‘protest’ to butt out is long overdue

Pot is a hot mess. Responsible people are irresponsibly bumbling legalization while irresponsible people cannot figure how to act responsibly. The black market remains, very conservatively, three-quarters of the market.
Conservative leader Scheer still finding his political feet

Conservative leader Scheer still finding his political feet

For the time being at least, the man of the moment in national politics is Andrew Scheer, the soft-spoken Saskatchewan MP who leads the Conservative Party of Canada.
Government cannabis stores adapt to a fast-changing market

Government cannabis stores adapt to a fast-changing market

It's been just over a year since the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB) got the nod to establish a network of government cannabis retail stores and an e-commerce channel along with a distribution model to service these and private retailers.
Fewer court options for workplace harassment victims in Canada

Fewer court options for workplace harassment victims in Canada

Harassment claims are an all-too-frequent reality in the modern workplace.
Survey of Canadians yields fair insights into foul language

Survey of Canadians yields fair insights into foul language

Earlier this year, a Research Co. survey found that almost two-thirds of Canadians (64%) witnessed someone swearing in public.
B.C. government must consider coastal forestry’s unique challenges

B.C. government must consider coastal forestry’s unique challenges

The Business in Vancouver article “ Coastal Forestry Revitalization Plan Awaits Reality Check ” (issue 1532; March 12–18) raises an important question about whether the provincial government’s revitalization plan will meet its stated objectives.