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Economy, Law & Politics
Economy, Law & Politics
S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets mixed
TORONTO — Losses in the base metals sector helped lead Canada's main stock index lower in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets put in a mixed showing. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 38.07 points at 20,662.43.
Jan 27, 2023 8:47 AM
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Federal government posts $3.6 billion deficit between April and November
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $3.6 billion in the first eight months of the fiscal year. In its monthly fiscal monitor, the finance department says the deficit compares to a deficit of $73.
Jan 27, 2023 8:12 AM
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Opinion: NDP has more questions than answers on Surrey policing issue
The BC NDP government is stalling for time on Surrey policing, as it struggles to figure out what is true amidst all the political rhetoric flying around in the debate over the future of the city’s police force.
Jan 27, 2023 7:45 AM
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Opinion: Eby government needs to tackle B.C.’s tax competitiveness problem
British Columbia’s approach to business taxation has long been uncompetitive with other large provinces. Thanks to a poorly designed sales tax, the province has one of the highest effective tax rates on new business investment in Canada.
Jan 27, 2023 7:39 AM
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The economics of immigration: A boon for B.C. with support in place
Record numbers of newcomers to Canada mean busy support services, accommodation concerns and big questions about the future.
Jan 27, 2023 7:36 AM
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Provincial governments not jumping to act on tighter alcohol warning guidelines
Jan 27, 2023 6:52 AM
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Opinion: Prompt payment legislation needed to keep contractors afloat
It may come as a shock to other industries, but in the Industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential construction sector, contractors aren’t paid upon completion of their work.
Jan 26, 2023 2:31 PM
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Opinion: Eby blowing surplus on wasteful spending instead of paying down debt
Think of provincial finances like your family budget. Right now, Premier David Eby has a big debt to settle.
Jan 26, 2023 1:38 PM
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Former Victoria mayor appointed as housing adviser for province
Lisa Helps will help develop the province’s B.C. Builds program, an initiative to build housing for middle-income families, individuals and seniors.
Jan 26, 2023 12:32 PM
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Opinion: It’s time to prepare for the worst to protect against a downturn
Storm clouds are gathering over B.C.’s construction industry as we enter 2023. For more than a decade, cheap money has helped fuel a booming sector.
Jan 26, 2023 11:35 AM
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