Economy, Law & Politics

Throne speech not a road map for governing, but a platform for the next election

Throne speech comes down at 2:15 p.m. today

Canadian households owe more than ever before, with the biggest burden being mortgage debt, and this is expected to worsen by the end of next year, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO).

The provincial Liberals unveiled another promise June 20 that was not included in their February budget or their election-campaign platform.

Revenue rising but profit not following suit for many major players

Days could be numbered for current Kinder Morgan pipeline that supplies YVR with jet fuel

Ellis Ross one of three First Nations elected to B.C. legislature

May marked another strong month for B.C.’s labour market as estimated employment jumped 0.5%, or 12,300 persons, from April to reach 2.47 million persons and well exceed a national increase of 0.3%.

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 June 14, 2017. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

NDP house leader Mike Farnworth says there will be a Speaker but won't say if he or she will be a NDP, Green or Liberal MLA