Economy, Law & Politics

Growth in Asia, stronger U.S. economy predicted to bolster the province's economy

Nearly two-thirds of high-net worth British Columbians feel they are better off financially than they were before the 2008 recession, according to a BMO Harris Private Banking study released October 3.

The Canadian government would have more money to allocate to working Canadians and low- and middle-income senior citizens by reducing the benefits working seniors with higher incomes are allowed to collect, a new Fraser Institute report suggests.

When it comes to what makes the provincial economy tick, many British Columbians are in the dark.

B.C. Agenda for Shared Prosperity report from B.C. business council and chamber of commerce includes 60 recommendations outlining better ways to share B.C.'s growing wealth

A tepid labour market is on B.C.’s horizon as slow growth conditions remain in the province for the next couple of years.

The shutdown of the U.S. federal government and a pending debt ceiling debate in Washington DC will create a month of uncertainty for B.C. exporters and companies with business south of the border.

Canadian gross domestic product increased by 0.6% in July, recovering from a 0.5% drop in June, according to TD Economics.

The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed by the week ending October 2. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with t

Some businesses applaud return of the provincial sales tax, but others lament B.C.’s brief flirtation with the HST