Economy, Law & Politics

Does filing your taxes seem more complicated than it used to? There may be a reason

The deadline to file Canadian income tax returns is April 30, and many Canadians may be wondering why...

Apr 27, 2015 10:01 AM Read more >

Canadian companies flex foreign investment muscle

StatsCan numbers show investment in U.S. real estate and other assets a prime target as investment outside Canada hits $96.5 billion

Apr 24, 2015 9:16 AM Read more >

Expect investigations into investment schemes to take longer in 2015: BCSC

The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) expects it will take seven months longer to close cases dealing with financial regulation violations in 2015, according to a new report.

Apr 23, 2015 3:01 PM Read more >

Truckers win: court rules against Port Metro Vancouver in licence dispute

Judge calls port's process “procedurally deficient and profoundly unfair”

Apr 23, 2015 9:53 AM Read more >

Time to regulate Vancouver pot businesses, says city hall (updated)

The city is proposing new regulations to manage Vancouver’s burgeoning medical marijuana businesses

Apr 22, 2015 1:48 PM Read more >

Federal budget’s help for savers and seniors applauded

Higher TSFA contribution limits and lower mandatory RRIF withdrawals seen as key personal finance changes

Apr 21, 2015 5:52 PM Read more >

Lower taxes for small business? Bad idea, say economists

It’s unlikely the change will be prove to be much of a job creator, and will encourage businesses to stay small

Apr 21, 2015 5:30 PM Read more >

Small business, manufacturers see benefits in federal budget

The Conservative government tabled a balanced budget today that included some key measures aimed at small business and manufacturing.

Apr 21, 2015 3:10 PM Read more >

Teaming up with private companies clears path to success for North Vancouver First Nation

The Tsleil-Waututh Nation has cultivated profitable partnerships with more than 15 B.C. businesses

Apr 21, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Raising B.C.’s minimum wage won’t help most struggling families

The B.C. government recently announced it will increase the minimum wage in September to $10.45 per hour. Thereafter, annual increases will be automatically pegged at the rate of inflation.

Apr 21, 2015 10:43 AM Read more >