Economy, Law & Politics

A decent man’s daughter takes the helm in Alberta

By Peter Stockland On an October day three decades ago, I watched aboard a plane taxiing for takeoff at Edmonton’s Municipal Airport as the body of then NDP leader Grant Notley was off-loaded from another aircraft.

May 1, 2015 1:32 PM Read more >

GDP holds steady in February despite oil patch struggles

"Flat is the new up," according to one Canadian economist

Apr 30, 2015 9:01 AM Read more >

Vancouver public to have input on marijuana dispensaries

The public will have a chance to give their input on Vancouver’s proposal to...

Apr 29, 2015 11:39 AM Read more >

Happy about CRA’s five-day tax filing extension? Thank one B.C. accountant

Many Canadians are breathing a sigh of relief this week, thanks to the quick action of a Sidney, B.C. accountant

Apr 29, 2015 11:32 AM Read more >

‘Living wage’ grows by 24% in Vancouver over past seven years: CCPA

The cost of raising a family with two children – with both parents working full time – has...

Apr 29, 2015 9:59 AM Read more >

B.C. retailers post spectacular February

“Spectacular” is a word that comes to mind with February’s retail sales data. Retail sales in B.C. surged 5.9% from January to a seasonally adjusted $5.

Apr 28, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

CRA gaffe leads to extension of income tax filing deadline

Running late on filing your income tax return for 2014? Fear not

Apr 28, 2015 10:06 AM Read more >

Key legal considerations for developing business partnerships with First Nations

When businesses look to form partnerships with First Nations, building an informal relationship often comes first, before legal terms are considered.

Apr 28, 2015 9:44 AM Read more >

B.C., Alberta led country’s GDP growth in 2014

B.C.’s strength is set to carry over into 2015, but Alberta faces a sharp drop to the bottom of the provincial barrel, say analysts

Apr 28, 2015 8:58 AM Read more >

Editorial: Hits, misses in Tories’ balanced attack

It’s a balanced pre-election road map for the Stephen Harper Conservatives. But it remains to be seen whether Minister of Finance Joe Oliver’s Economic Action Plan 2015 will do enough to keep the country on track financially.

Apr 28, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >