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Liberal government consistently breached own FOI laws

Liberal government consistently breached own FOI laws

'Government routinely operates in contravention of BC law' – privacy and information commissioner
Government should promote benefits of CETA to small businesses: CFIB

Government should promote benefits of CETA to small businesses: CFIB

Most Canadian small businesses are unfamiliar with the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), coming into effect tomorrow (September 21), even though the agreement provides opportunities to enterprises of all sizes,
CETA set to swing EU door wide open for B.C. business

CETA set to swing EU door wide open for B.C. business

Free trade deal could be a boon for local companies that can leverage new cost advantages
Insider trading: September 19, 2017

Insider trading: September 19, 2017

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended September 13, 2017. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Nothing is certain but disagreement and taxes

Nothing is certain but disagreement and taxes

There has been a lot of shouting back and forth about the federal government’s proposed tax changes. Both supporters and opponents have loosely thrown around the word “fair” as a way of justifying their position.
Mini-budget a prelude to spending spree, B.C. business groups fear

Mini-budget a prelude to spending spree, B.C. business groups fear

NDP has already eliminated wiggle room needed in event of economic correction: GVBOT
Ban on union, corporate donations introduced

Ban on union, corporate donations introduced

Legislation bans "big money" but adds "public" money, with taxpayers subsidizing parties
B.C.’s employment growth stalls in August

B.C.’s employment growth stalls in August

Employment in B.C. was flat for a second successive month in August, pointing to a pause in hiring momentum after a dizzying first-half growth spell. Nonetheless, year-over-year growth of 3.
West Vancouver lawyer suspended over use of trust accounts

West Vancouver lawyer suspended over use of trust accounts

Ruling on professional misconduct imposes six-month suspension
NDP looks to rein in political money with ban on corporate, union donations

NDP looks to rein in political money with ban on corporate, union donations

Party has come under fire for continuing to accept money from unions and corporations after criticizing the former Liberal government for fundraisers