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Best ways to profit from tax-free savings accounts

Best ways to profit from tax-free savings accounts

Canadians are becoming more aware of tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) but still have many questions about how they work and how best to maximize them.
The business case for cultivating the creative class in our cities

The business case for cultivating the creative class in our cities

On a short visit to Toronto last week, I wandered into my old west-end neighbourhood, where my son noted the shuttering of a vaunted club, Hugh’s Room, a hub for jazz and roots music in the city for 16 years. The city is losing other venues, too.
Retooled U.S. tax regime could erode Canada’s competitive advantage

Retooled U.S. tax regime could erode Canada’s competitive advantage

As U.S. President Donald Trump settles into office and the Republican-controlled Congress begins work on its legislative agenda, it is clear that sweeping changes are in store for U.S. policies in several areas.
Housing has helped attract population growth in B.C. regions

Housing has helped attract population growth in B.C. regions

The first wave of data from the 2016 Canadian census has been released and it’s confirmed that within Canada, the West is indeed the best. Well, if not best, at least the fastest-growing.
Editorial: Major mill power failure looms in B.C.

Editorial: Major mill power failure looms in B.C.

The industrial power costs sending shockwaves through B.C.
Changes to the province’s franchise law protect small businesses

Changes to the province’s franchise law protect small businesses

BC’s new Franchises Act came into force on February 1, making B.C. the sixth Canadian province to regulate the franchise industry. Franchisors throughout Canada (as well as franchisors from the United States) who operate in B.C.
Britain set to pull trigger on Brexit at end of March; CETA set to go

Britain set to pull trigger on Brexit at end of March; CETA set to go

Brexit: March and May The U.K. government is on schedule to trigger Article 50 by the end of March, formally signalling intention to leave the European Union.
Innovation, diversity loom as key factors in Liberal budget equation

Innovation, diversity loom as key factors in Liberal budget equation

Beyond next week’s provincial pre-election budget will be an inflection point next month for the Justin Trudeau government – its second budget, more meaningful than its maiden effort because it now has sufficient advice upon which to make sufficient
The risks and realities of the booming new freelance job market

The risks and realities of the booming new freelance job market

The rise of the gig or sharing economy is one of the most visible trends shaping the contemporary labour market. Gig jobs are an example of what economists describe as non-standard work.
Economic realities in the U.S. lumber industry’s post-truth world

Economic realities in the U.S. lumber industry’s post-truth world

Building an industry without all the necessary supplies can lead to fiscal imbalance. Welcome to the post-truth world of economics. Facts are hard and certain, true and real – as opposed to opinions, beliefs or stories.