Economy, Law & Politics

Two key federal programs for business in COVID-19 crisis are tax deferral and wage top-up

Both the provincial and supreme courts in B.C. are reducing services or shutting down courtrooms altogether as the effects of the COVID-19 continue to ripple through day-to-day life.

Trudeau again urged Canadians abroad that it's "time to come home," as well

Business in Vancouver editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe is joined in discussion by Ian Tostenson, president and CEO of BC Restaurant and Foodservice Association, Stephanie Lyster, CEO and co-founder of AnswerBar and Jock Finlayson, executive vice-president and chief policy officer, Business Council of British Columbia.

More than 62% of cases are in the Vancouver Coastal Health region

BC public safety minister assures British Columbians supply chains are secure

Ottawa’s announcement of an $82-billion stimulus package for the Canadian economy stricken by paralysis brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak did not include a corresponding drop in interest rates, a move that has surprised some economists.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the economy and small businesses are being left in its wake.

COVID-19 is here. “Test, test, test,” says WHO; Every household should self-isolate now: Family doc

The federal government will offer $27 billion in direct support to Canadians hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis as well as $55 billion in tax deferrals.