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Editorial: A West Coast container conundrum

Editorial: A West Coast container conundrum

There’s no doubt that Vancouver needs a far-sighted port plan; there is doubt, however, over the plan’s details.
Huawei and 5G present Liberals with a complex tech challenge

Huawei and 5G present Liberals with a complex tech challenge

Even as it delivers its pre-election budget this week, the Justin Trudeau government has serious corporate issues on its plate: the SNC-Lavalin matter that won’t disappear no matter how it tries, the Trans Mountain pipeline that won’t find a buyer no
Jobs, environmental protection hold key to broad support for resource projects: poll

Jobs, environmental protection hold key to broad support for resource projects: poll

Note: This column has been updated. A survey conducted by Research Co. on behalf of LNG Canada sought to understand the support that exists for resource development projects in British Columbia and Canada.
Don’t drop the productivity ball during big sporting events

Don’t drop the productivity ball during big sporting events

Major sporting events often generate excitement and bring people together. They can also create challenges for employers. Various authors and publications have addressed the issue of lost productivity during major sporting events.
Older Canadians less hopeful about resolving Indigenous impasse

Older Canadians less hopeful about resolving Indigenous impasse

Analysis of the 2015 federal election suggested that two groups had chosen to cast ballots in overwhelming numbers compared with previous democratic contests: Canadians between the ages of 18 and 34, and Indigenous Canadians.
Editorial: Transpacific trade wind turbulence

Editorial: Transpacific trade wind turbulence

Transpacific trade winds could soon start blowing a lot of bad weather B.C.’s way. China’s decision to halt canola imports from Winnipeg’s Richardson International Ltd. is an early storm warning. Its ongoing trade skirmishes with the U.S.
An opening inventory of take-aways from the SNC-Lavalin affair

An opening inventory of take-aways from the SNC-Lavalin affair

We could choke the internet with take-aways from the SNC-Lavalin controversy. It’s far from over, but let’s start with these: 1. The combined cabinet portfolio of justice and attorney general has to go.
Be prepared to sell your business – even when it’s not for sale

Be prepared to sell your business – even when it’s not for sale

My clients often ask, “When should I start thinking about selling my business?” Business owners tend to assume there will come a time in the business life cycle when succession planning starts to feel right – which is why my answer can catch them a l
Queen reigns supreme among royals in Canadians’ affections: poll

Queen reigns supreme among royals in Canadians’ affections: poll

As 1992 was about to come to an end, Queen Elizabeth II referred to the previous 12 months as an “ annus horribilis ” – a horrible year.
Too soon to tell whether SNC-Lavalin affair is the Liberals’ Watergate – or Tunagate

Too soon to tell whether SNC-Lavalin affair is the Liberals’ Watergate – or Tunagate

The resignation of federal cabinet minister Jane Philpott has brought increased scrutiny to a Canadian government already blemished by the discussions related to the SNC-Lavalin affair.