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Santa Claus could deliver referendum results

Santa Claus could deliver referendum results

Counting of returned ballots starts December 1; return deadline is December 7
NAFTA 2.0 signing could be more than just a formality

NAFTA 2.0 signing could be more than just a formality

Early Friday morning, Prime Minster Justin Trudeau along with U.S. President Donald Trump and outgoing Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto signed the trade agreement that will replace NAFTA.
Canadians stressing out about finances: report

Canadians stressing out about finances: report

Canadians don’t need the federal government to provide a stress test for borrowers – many are creating their own financial stress and Vancouverites are leading the nation.
MLA aims to address birth tourism as new data shows high non-resident birth rates

MLA aims to address birth tourism as new data shows high non-resident birth rates

One in five babies in Richmond Hospital were born to non-resident mothers last year: study
Northwestern B.C. has worst economic mobility in the country

Northwestern B.C. has worst economic mobility in the country

Tax structures and regulatory environments are usually top of mind when it comes to concerns about the competitiveness of both British Columbia and the country as a whole.
Paper sales drive 11% B.C. manufacturing gain

Paper sales drive 11% B.C. manufacturing gain

Total B.C. manufacturing shipments rose 0.7% to a seasonally adjusted $4.7 billion during the month following an August retrenchment, with year-over-year growth at a healthy 7.4%. That said, momentum has lost steam following a June peak.
Charges stayed in B.C. money-laundering case

Charges stayed in B.C. money-laundering case

RCMP reviewing investigation into Richmond organization alleged to have been laundering up to $1.5 million per day through casinos
Attorney general wrong in blaming lawyers for ICBC costs, trial lawyers say

Attorney general wrong in blaming lawyers for ICBC costs, trial lawyers say

Lawyers question why ICBC costs projections $1 billion off earlier forecast
Carbon tax could help competitiveness, experts say

Carbon tax could help competitiveness, experts say

Carbon pricing, including carbon taxes and cap-and-trade systems, has become an increasingly controversial policy – and may become the dominant political debate in next year’s federal election.
Kill Bill C-69, business group tells Senate

Kill Bill C-69, business group tells Senate

Biggest concern for business on regulatory front is now federal Impact Assessment Act