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Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

VANCOUVER — A federal government announcement that rental history could be used on a credit score is a "gamechanger" for those who have been faithfully paying their rent for years, said a longtime advocate of the idea.
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Conservatives blast pro-carbon price economists as 'so-called experts'

Conservatives blast pro-carbon price economists as 'so-called experts'

OTTAWA — Conservatives won't be taking advice from "so-called experts" when it comes to carbon pricing, the party said in a statement Wednesday after more than 200 economists signed an open letter challenging leader Pierre Poilievre's stance.
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Conservative premiers are lying about carbon pricing: Trudeau

Conservative premiers are lying about carbon pricing: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused conservative politicians across Canada, including premiers, of lying to Canadians about the carbon price.
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Wildfire expert says stage is set for active spring in B.C.

Wildfire expert says stage is set for active spring in B.C.

B.C.'s spring fire season hinges on crucial June rains
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Don't count on Ottawa to bail out Metro on sewage plant fiasco, warns North Van MP

Don't count on Ottawa to bail out Metro on sewage plant fiasco, warns North Van MP

Taxpayers should direct their questions about costs of the sewage treatment plant to civic leaders, said North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson
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Rob Shaw: Carbon tax battle set to heat up in B.C.

Rob Shaw: Carbon tax battle set to heat up in B.C.

BC NDP's 'political limp noodle' rebate no match for Conservative attacks
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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
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Opinion: A return to deep cuts would be disastrous for B.C.’s economy

Opinion: A return to deep cuts would be disastrous for B.C.’s economy

Large, indefinite deficits aren’t the answer, either—but B.C. still needs serious public investments
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Canadian fossil fuel subsidies hit $18.6 billion in 2023, says report

Canadian fossil fuel subsidies hit $18.6 billion in 2023, says report

The report comes ahead of a looming fall deadline the federal government set for itself to plan a phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.
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Business leaders say housing biggest risk to economy: KPMG survey

Business leaders say housing biggest risk to economy: KPMG survey

TORONTO — Business leaders see the housing crisis as the biggest risk to the economy, a new survey from KPMG Canada shows.
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