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Horgan promises 22,000 new child care spaces

Horgan promises 22,000 new child care spaces

Horgan confirms child care plan is the $10 per day NDP program, not free Green plan
One-third of Canadian households are debt-free: RBC

One-third of Canadian households are debt-free: RBC

Household debt is at a record high in Canada, but there is some good news: one-third of Canadian households hold no debt at all, according to RBC research released June 7.
A conversation on B.C. energy industry controversy

A conversation on B.C. energy industry controversy

Q&A with Clark Wilson LLP lawyer and energy industry expert David Austin
GreeNDP’s political mix a recipe for uncertainty

GreeNDP’s political mix a recipe for uncertainty

Higher taxes, stalled infrastructure projects, mixed messages to investors among concerns for B.C.’s business community
The not-so-small costs of small-claims actions

The not-so-small costs of small-claims actions

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal offers an online option for small-claims disputes
Canadians in Trumpland: the new business reality

Canadians in Trumpland: the new business reality

Pacific Customs Brokers advises locals on challenges of doing business in today’s U.S.
Cannabis market is uncharted territory for law firms

Cannabis market is uncharted territory for law firms

Political uncertainty casts cloud over retail distribution of marijuana in B.C.
Insider trading: June 6, 2017

Insider trading: June 6, 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 May 31, 2017. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
B.C.’s small-business optimism runs high

B.C.’s small-business optimism runs high

Aligning with a national improvement, B.C. small-business sentiment remained on an upswing in May, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ Business Barometer Index. At 69.4 points, B.C.
Canada falls out of top 10 in ranking of most competitive countries in the world

Canada falls out of top 10 in ranking of most competitive countries in the world

Canada’s competitiveness has fallen due to poor economic performance according, to IMD World Competitiveness trend report