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Economy, Law & Politics
Top business stories of the week (Jan. 23-27)
Here are some of the top business stories of this past week
Jan 27, 2023 3:30 PM
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Opinion: Eby's eager-beaver spending spree might be smart politics, but it's bad economics
We are seeing more of the nature of our new premier. He is one-part eager beaver, one-part lone wolf. David Eby was the premier-in-waiting for many years.
Jan 27, 2023 12:07 PM
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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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