Economy, Law & Politics

Real gross domestic product grew 0.3% in April after edging up 0.1% in March, according to Statistics Canada . Most of the April increase was attributable to mining and oil and gas extraction and, to a lesser extent, wholesale trade.

The Victoria lawyer and economist hired to monitor the liquor distribution and warehousing privatization said he is powerless to recommend the government postpone bidding.

Should B.C.’s revenue-neutral carbon tax be increased to pay for public transit, kept revenue neutral or be exempted for certain sectors? The B.C.

On the eve of Canada’s national holiday, BMO Harris Private Banking study has found that Canadians have tremendous pride in and optimism for the nation’s strong economic performance and financial outlook.

Fears of deepening fragmentation of Canada’s accounting profession have become reality, despite the efforts by industry leaders to create a single national professional designation.

Non-profits under microscope

The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed by the week ending June 20. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.

Union amps up fight against liquor distribution privatization in B.C.

Retirements and dismissals pump new blood into Metro Vancouver planning

With university students increasingly burdened with debt after graduation, getting a post-secondary education might seem an excessively expensive endeavour. But the latest Statistics Canada data suggests that higher education remains a Canadian’s best insurance policy for remaining in the labour force.