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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Aug.14-18)

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Aug.14-18)

From the latest inflation data to national homes sales
Vancouver's Rogers Sugar to spend $200M to grow production capacity

Vancouver's Rogers Sugar to spend $200M to grow production capacity

West Coast company aims to boost production capacity in Montreal, Toronto
B.C. moves closer to gig worker protection laws

B.C. moves closer to gig worker protection laws

British Columbia’s labour minister plans to soon pass new laws guaranteeing basic pay, rights and protections for tens of thousands of gig workers
Should there be a public inquiry into pandemic preparation and response?

Should there be a public inquiry into pandemic preparation and response?

A leading medical journal suggests Canada needs one
'Chaos': Vancouver investors slam Canada's new company filing system SEDAR+

'Chaos': Vancouver investors slam Canada's new company filing system SEDAR+

Canada's new digital filing system for public companies, known as SEDAR+, has been plagued by technical difficulties and complaints about public searchability functions since launching July 25
Chinese immigration consultant with Vancouver ties arrested in Shanghai, according to Chinese media reports

Chinese immigration consultant with Vancouver ties arrested in Shanghai, according to Chinese media reports

Linda Mei He, president of the Wailian Overseas Consulting Group Inc., is accused of illegal foreign-exchange trading
Seattle reveals its FIFA stadium contract for the 2026 World Cup

Seattle reveals its FIFA stadium contract for the 2026 World Cup

The agreement offers a behind-the-scenes look at the requirements and costs of co-hosting the world’s biggest sporting event
Man accused of defrauding international students in Canada faces criminal charges in B.C.

Man accused of defrauding international students in Canada faces criminal charges in B.C.

The man allegedly providing fraudulent college admissions letters to international students in a scam that may have hit hundreds of people
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and family heading to B.C. on vacation this week

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and family heading to B.C. on vacation this week

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau and his family are vacationing in British Columbia for just over a week, the Prime Minister's Office says. The PMO is not specifying where they will be staying, but says they are set to return to Ottawa on Aug. 18.
Fifteen of 22 Chinese consulate officials in Vancouver replaced over past two years

Fifteen of 22 Chinese consulate officials in Vancouver replaced over past two years

Compared to other diplomatic offices in the city, China has a relatively high number of officials representing government in Vancouver