Economy, Law & Politics

Despite consistently being named as Canada’s most expensive city, Vancouver doesn’t even rank in the top five when it comes to economic activity.

The Canadian IPO market saw a $1.3 billion surge in new equity issues in 2012’s fourth quarter, according to the results of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ annual survey of Canadian equity markets released this morning.

For the third year in a row, Canadians have identified debt repayment as their top financial priority, according to the results of an annual CIBC poll released this morning.

BC Hydro ended 2012 having failed to complete the installation of 1.87 million smart meters as required by the B.C. government, and the NDP is now calling on the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) to step in and allow alternatives for residents who don't want the meters installed.

Few investors in British Columbia hold foreign investments within their portfolios, according to the results of a Scotiabank survey released today.

For some Canadians, the new year is a time of renewal and new beginnings. For others, it will bring a nasty holiday spending hangover.

Surrey resident Deborah Kobelt has filed suit against her neighbours and four subcontractors who were working on improvements to the neighbours' property between July and September of this year.

Analysts see provincial economy benefiting from strength in key international markets in the coming year

Pensions, pipelines and privacy among major issues facing Canadian business this year

ContainerWorld documents revealed following cancelled LDB privatization initiative