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Opinion: It's time for B.C. to replace the provincial sales tax with an HST

Opinion: It's time for B.C. to replace the provincial sales tax with an HST

Doing so could increase the province's share of sales tax revenue and increase the competitiveness of B.C.’s overall tax structure
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Justin Trudeau’s bleak poll numbers are part of a global trend as young voters reject incumbents

Justin Trudeau’s bleak poll numbers are part of a global trend as young voters reject incumbents

In democracies around the world, voters aged 18-34 are abandoning the incumbent in favour of opposition parties, often choosing populist-style politicians. Why? Blame the broken social contract.
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Opinion: A clear energy plan is key to B.C. keeping its clean energy edge

Opinion: A clear energy plan is key to B.C. keeping its clean energy edge

The provincial government must now lay out its plan for making its new power strategy a reality
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Opinion: Manager mental health training should be mandatory – here’s why

Opinion: Manager mental health training should be mandatory – here’s why

Stigma, lack of support drive need for cultural shift in management
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Opinion: What does the Toronto-St. Paul’s Tory win mean for B.C.?

Opinion: What does the Toronto-St. Paul’s Tory win mean for B.C.?

There is an undeniable conservative momentum federally and provincially that won’t just stop
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Opinion: In B.C.'s election, strong positions are proving politically more convenient

Opinion: In B.C.'s election, strong positions are proving politically more convenient

Two-thirds of British Columbians place themselves on or around the centre of the political spectrum. No party is clearly capturing that opportunity
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Opinion: Investment needed to unlock east Surrey’s full economic potential

Opinion: Investment needed to unlock east Surrey’s full economic potential

Cloverdale Fairgrounds redevelopment, new hospital fuel growth, but hotel shortage looms
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Rob Shaw: With Olsen out, are the BC Greens finished?

Rob Shaw: With Olsen out, are the BC Greens finished?

Adam Olsen, 48, says his bucket is "completely overflowing." After seven years as MLA, he plans to refocus his time on his family.
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Opinion: This is what Surrey needs to truly be a thriving ‘opportunity city’

Opinion: This is what Surrey needs to truly be a thriving ‘opportunity city’

Surrey Board of Trade CEO calls for infrastructure investment, tax reform
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Opinion: Why my tech company is looking to leave Canada

Opinion: Why my tech company is looking to leave Canada

Supporters of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's capital gains tax change have suggested the inclusion rate increase will do little to stifle innovation. They couldn’t be more wrong.
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