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Opinion: Fast-tracking legislation misses the real fix for Canada's red-tape woes

Opinion: Fast-tracking legislation misses the real fix for Canada's red-tape woes

Proposals in Ottawa and Victoria expand cabinet authority to fast-track select projects but ignore the core issue—Canada’s regulatory burden
Newly launched Access to Information review is flawed, transparency advocates say

Newly launched Access to Information review is flawed, transparency advocates say

OTTAWA — A newly launched federal review of the Access to Information system is being greeted with deep skepticism by transparency advocates.
B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk

B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found outdated rules and unclear responsibility are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool.
Canada signs new security and defence partnership with Europe

Canada signs new security and defence partnership with Europe

The agreement is a step toward Canada participating in Europe's massive new defence procurement program, known as ReArm Europe.
Hudson's Bay receives approval for sale of three leases to B.C. mall owner Ruby Liu

Hudson's Bay receives approval for sale of three leases to B.C. mall owner Ruby Liu

TORONTO — The B.C. billionaire looking to turn Hudson’s Bay’s old digs into her own retail empire bounded down the steps of a Toronto courthouse Monday and pumped her fist in the air.
As climate costs mount, businesses talking more about spending to adapt: report

As climate costs mount, businesses talking more about spending to adapt: report

TORONTO — Work on climate change has largely focused on preventing it from getting worse, but as a new RBC report points out, businesses are also starting to think more about potential spending on adaptation and preparation as the costs of disasters
Mark Carney names Kirsten Hillman chief negotiator with U.S.

Mark Carney names Kirsten Hillman chief negotiator with U.S.

OTTAWA — Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman will take on the role of top negotiator for Canada as the country seeks a new trade and security pact with the Donald Trump administration.
B.C., federal fast-tracking bills ‘a step backward,’ says First Nations developer

B.C., federal fast-tracking bills ‘a step backward,’ says First Nations developer

First Nations real estate developers call for patience and trust, not shortcuts and missed consultations
Rob Shaw: Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with China

Rob Shaw: Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with China

Federal transportation minister slams B.C. in a newly released letter over security, funding, transparency concerns
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Hudson's Bay is expected to be back in court Monday, when it will ask a judge to approve a $6-million deal to transfer three of its leases to B.C. mall owner Ruby Liu.