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Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Ottawa's plan to construct 3.9 million homes in seven years is "lofty target." Here in B.C., columnist Keith Baldrey says finding the hands to build them will be a tall order.
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Opinion: The federal budget is a taxing blow to Canada's innovation economy

Opinion: The federal budget is a taxing blow to Canada's innovation economy

Ottawa’s proposed fiscal policy targets risk-takers, not just the wealthy
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Opinion: CleanBC compounds B.C.’s economic woes and negative outlook

Opinion: CleanBC compounds B.C.’s economic woes and negative outlook

Government modelling shows $28B GDP loss by 2030
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Opinion: Bill 12 throws B.C. businesses into legal grey area

Opinion: Bill 12 throws B.C. businesses into legal grey area

Ambiguous language in B.C.'s new health-cost recovery act raises concerns for entrepreneurs
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Opinion: The next phase of CleanBC can reshape the green economy

Opinion: The next phase of CleanBC can reshape the green economy

What's next for British Columbia's ambitious climate journey?
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Opinion: B.C.’s natural resources remain central to our collective well-being

Opinion: B.C.’s natural resources remain central to our collective well-being

Economists argue resource sector makes disproportionate contribution to B.C.'s prosperity
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Kirk LaPointe: Federal budget focuses on taxing investment, not spurring it

Kirk LaPointe: Federal budget focuses on taxing investment, not spurring it

Ottawa was dripping good news early, saving up for a tax-hike invoice later
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The federal government’s proposed AI legislation misses the mark on protecting Canadians

The federal government’s proposed AI legislation misses the mark on protecting Canadians

The Canadian government’s proposed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence doesn’t address the government’s own applications. More oversight and consultations are needed to protect Canadians.
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What B.C. construction firms need to know about Forced Labour Act

What B.C. construction firms need to know about Forced Labour Act

B.C. developers, contractors must act on forced labour.
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Rob Shaw: Viral TikTok video sparks investigation into B.C.'s clean energy grants

Rob Shaw: Viral TikTok video sparks investigation into B.C.'s clean energy grants

B.C. energy minister faces backlash, orders audit in wake of clean energy grant scandal
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