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Editorial: Yes, ministers, it's time to tackle tax and trade

Editorial: Yes, ministers, it's time to tackle tax and trade

If Canada’s first ministers meetings are to contribute anything to the country’s cohesion as a global economic player, more than political theatre needs to be on their agenda.
Most Canadians feel merrier about their personal finances than they did last Christmas

Most Canadians feel merrier about their personal finances than they did last Christmas

As a complex and challenging 2018 comes to an end, Canadians report little change in their economic status compared with one year ago. In a nationwide Research Co.
Potholes ahead on BC NDP’s road map to a low-carbon future

Potholes ahead on BC NDP’s road map to a low-carbon future

Approximately 10 years after the B.C. carbon tax was introduced to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and politicians were jetting around the world to receive accolades for work they didn’t do, we now have the sequel in the form of CleanBC.
In wake of Huawei CFO’s arrest, Canada should revisit its relationship with Chinese tech

In wake of Huawei CFO’s arrest, Canada should revisit its relationship with Chinese tech

Really, this mess with Meng Wanzhou had better be worth it.
No easy way for Metro to build its way out of its housing crisis

No easy way for Metro to build its way out of its housing crisis

In the weeks leading up to last October’s municipal elections in British Columbia, housing was the most ubiquitous issue for voters.
Editorial: NDP’s labour of love a love of labour

Editorial: NDP’s labour of love a love of labour

BC businesses will be hoping that the new BC NDP is not as infatuated with old Labour as the old BC NDP was. Upcoming changes to the B.C.
Thermostat settings are a hot-button issue in Canadian households

Thermostat settings are a hot-button issue in Canadian households

As fall continues and temperatures drop across Canada, we may be in for a winter of increased home energy use.
CleanBC plan puts off personal pain until after next election

CleanBC plan puts off personal pain until after next election

John Horgan is fond of recalling his teacher’s edict: “Show your work.” The premier, faced with solving a big math problem in his largest test yet of his skills, last week skipped out of class without completing the exam.
Today’s blue-plate special: more informed dining options

Today’s blue-plate special: more informed dining options

On the first day of 2019, the province of Ontario will celebrate the second anniversary of the implementation of the Health Menu Choices Act.
Labour code changes would shift balance in favour of unions

Labour code changes would shift balance in favour of unions

On October 25, the B.C. government released the long-anticipated report on proposed Labour Relations Code changes.