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Industrial carbon price cuts three times the emissions of consumer levy: report

Industrial carbon price cuts three times the emissions of consumer levy: report

OTTAWA — Canada's carbon price could slash greenhouse-gas emissions by more than 100 million tonnes a year by 2030, but only about one-fifth of that will come from the consumer carbon price at the centre of Conservative attacks.
Ottawa aims to set temporary resident targets for the first time this fall

Ottawa aims to set temporary resident targets for the first time this fall

OTTAWA — For the first time, Canada will put a "soft cap" on the number of new temporary resident arrivals to the country when it sets immigration levels in the fall, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced Thursday.
Competition Bureau recommends open banking to bolster financial sector competition

Competition Bureau recommends open banking to bolster financial sector competition

Canada's competition watchdog is urging Ottawa to adopt an open banking framework that would ease the barriers to switching institutions and boost competition in the financial sector.
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B.C. funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options

B.C. funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options

RICHMOND, B.C. — A new study will collect carbon emissions data from British Columbia's regional airports with the goal of getting all airports in the province to net-zero by 2030.
BC Conservatives leap to second place in latest poll

BC Conservatives leap to second place in latest poll

New Mainstreet Research survey shows BC NDP maintaining lead as rebranded BC Liberals get crushed
RBC to close 25 HSBC locations, convert others once takeover closes next week

RBC to close 25 HSBC locations, convert others once takeover closes next week

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada says it will be closing 25 HSBC Bank Canada branches and rebranding dozens more after its takeover deal closes next week.
B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

VANCOUVER — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
Richmond karaoke, nightclubs seek longer hours to compete with Vancouver

Richmond karaoke, nightclubs seek longer hours to compete with Vancouver

Business owner says extended restaurant hours in Richmond also have a ‘severe’ impact on his business
Canada ranks last in primary health care access among 10 wealthy countries: report

Canada ranks last in primary health care access among 10 wealthy countries: report

Canada ranked last in access to primary health care in a survey of 10 high-income countries released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information on Thursday.