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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
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
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.
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.
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
Opinion: Western Canada’s supply chains are losing ground—but we can fix that

Opinion: Western Canada’s supply chains are losing ground—but we can fix that

Improving costs, streamlining regulations and investment can address transportation leaders’ dissatisfaction with Canada’s trade networks
Opinion: B.C.'s carbon tax plan needs a reset

Opinion: B.C.'s carbon tax plan needs a reset

Small businesses and households are struggling to manage a growing carbon tax burden
Data points: B.C. housing sales falter in February, retail sales start 2024 down

Data points: B.C. housing sales falter in February, retail sales start 2024 down

Relatively high interest rates continue to impact buyers on multiple fronts
Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Low unemployment is masking a job-quality crisis in Canada and B.C.
Bryan Yu: B.C. housing starts rebound, manufacturing sales drop sharply

Bryan Yu: B.C. housing starts rebound, manufacturing sales drop sharply

Multi-family starts surge 64.7%, offsetting single-family decline