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Claw back old age security for high-income working seniors: Fraser Institute

Claw back old age security for high-income working seniors: Fraser Institute

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.
B.C. residents fail pop quiz on provincial economy

B.C. residents fail pop quiz on provincial economy

When it comes to what makes the provincial economy tick, many British Columbians are in the dark.
Diversify prosperity fund revenue sources: report

Diversify prosperity fund revenue sources: report

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
Job seekers will struggle to find work into 2014

Job seekers will struggle to find work into 2014

A tepid labour market is on B.C.’s horizon as slow growth conditions remain in the province for the next couple of years.
U.S. government shutdown launches month of uncertainty for B.C. exporters

U.S. government shutdown launches month of uncertainty for B.C. exporters

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 GDP bounces back from June drop

Canadian GDP bounces back from June drop

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

Insider trading

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
PST – The Sequel: six-month report card

PST – The Sequel: six-month report card

Some businesses applaud return of the provincial sales tax, but others lament B.C.’s brief flirtation with the HST
Surrey companies urged to broaden business horizons

Surrey companies urged to broaden business horizons

Brace for further volatility in financial markets, economist warns Surrey Board of Trade
Mobile business licence finally comes to Metro Vancouver

Mobile business licence finally comes to Metro Vancouver

A long-awaited mobile business licence that will be accepted across six Metro Vancouver municipalities is finally here.