Economy, Law & Politics

Defence goes on the offensive on fourth day of Meng Wanzhou’s extradition hearing

Day 4 of the extradition hearing for Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou sees defence lawyers go back on the offensive, responding to Crown claims that the case is an actionable case of fraud had it occurred in Canada.

Jan 23, 2020 9:28 AM Read more >

B.C. employment, housing starts drop in December

B.C.’s labour market faltered at the end of 2019. Employment slipped 0.3%, to add to November’s 0.7% decline, marking a drop of 7,700 positions to 2.54 million persons. Metro Vancouver declined 0.8% from November.

Jan 22, 2020 11:00 PM Read more >

Richmond Hospital set to see over 500 possible ‘birth tourists’ in one year

B.C. Ministry of Health reports no violations during inspections of Richmond’s ‘baby houses’; Minister Adrian Dix points to federal immigration minister for answers

Jan 22, 2020 12:48 PM Read more >

Third day of Meng Wanzhou extradition hearing sees scathing retort from Crown lawyers

Meng Wanzhou extradition hearing enters third day

Jan 22, 2020 9:35 AM Read more >

B.C. premier announces minor cabinet shuffle

Two ministers have switched places after the changes and another role has been filled

Jan 22, 2020 9:06 AM Read more >

Day 2: Meng Wanzhou hearings on double criminality key in on 'fraud' definition

Day 2 of the double criminality portion of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's extradition hearing begins in Vancouver today, as the defence is expected to wrap up its argument on the issue.

Jan 21, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Unpacking UNDRIP

Forum on UNDRIP hears that it’s not just government and industry that need to consult with First Nations

Jan 20, 2020 11:00 PM Read more >

Cannabis sector players denied security clearances

Executives fight back in court against federal government over alleged criminal associations

Jan 20, 2020 11:00 PM Read more >

Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings resume; double criminality takes centre stage

Crown, Huawei CFO to debate whether alleged crimes constitute arrestable offence in Canada

Jan 20, 2020 12:20 PM Read more >

Huawei Canada spokesperson releases statement on Meng Wanzhou case

A Huawei Canada spokesperson has put out a video statement regarding the Meng Wanzhou case. "Huawei has consistently stated, as the case is before the court, it is inappropriate for us to give specific comments on the ongoing legal proceeding.

Jan 20, 2020 9:55 AM Read more >