Economy, Law & Politics

Canada’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.1% in August, beating analysts’ expectations of zero growth, according to new data from Statistics Canada. This is a tick lower than the 0.2% growth seen in July.

Canada’s economy has grown steadily since 1980, but a new report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) says there are several factors that suggest it is on shaky ground.

One of the pervasive comments that stemmed from the 2018 municipal election in Vancouver was the daunting size of the ballot.

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended October 24, 2018. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Cannabis R&D among key destinations on Stewart’s economic road map for Vancouver

Strong financial skills translate into better job planning and retirement savings. This infographic breaks down how well Americans understand personal finances. Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist

Province plans to introduce changes in time for recalls of MLAs elected in 2017

Insurer claims there were four separate spill incidents, including a tanker that overturned on August 11

B.C. economy ‘near the top’ of provincial growth rankings, say economists at Business Council of B.C.

The see-saw pattern for B.C. housing starts continued in September. Urban-area starts plunged to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of 25,611 units after tracking a robust 40,000-unit pace since March.