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Top business stories of the week (May 22-26)

Top business stories of the week (May 22-26)

Donnelly Group seeks creditor protection, David Johnston feels the heat and Lululemon launches big initiatives
New system will bring families of immigrants to Canada faster: minister

New system will bring families of immigrants to Canada faster: minister

Immigration minister says he hopes the turnaround time will now be as short as 30 days.
Special prosecutor appointed to decide whether NDP aide should be charged

Special prosecutor appointed to decide whether NDP aide should be charged

Crown counsel has been investigating an election violation by New Westminster's current school board chair, who is also employed as an NDP ministerial aide
Budget for B.C. government trade mission to Asia not disclosed

Budget for B.C. government trade mission to Asia not disclosed

The cost of the trip will be included in public accounts, but have not yet been released
B.C. to open office with sixth-largest trade partner

B.C. to open office with sixth-largest trade partner

Imports from the small island of Taiwan far outweigh B.C. and Canadian exports to it
In the Courts: Mom ordered to repay family’s motorcycle shop over $120K

In the Courts: Mom ordered to repay family’s motorcycle shop over $120K

The $1.2M sale of a family business created some serious friction
Feds post $41.3B deficit for 2022-23 fiscal year

Feds post $41.3B deficit for 2022-23 fiscal year

The result compares to a $95.6B deficit the previous fiscal year
Martel investors may have long wait to find out if they'll recover money

Martel investors may have long wait to find out if they'll recover money

The receiver has indicated there could be more than 1,205 investors
Who’s Suing Whom: May 26, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 26, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
Punched on the job: when gig workers are denied basic safety support

Punched on the job: when gig workers are denied basic safety support

An assaulted Uber driver makes the case, say advocates, for extending employee rights. The B.C. government isn’t sure.