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Tax on 'windfall profits' proposed for big Canadian grocers

Tax on 'windfall profits' proposed for big Canadian grocers

Among the report's 13 recommendations, the application of a windfall tax on grocery chains is contingent on whether Canada's Competition Bureau finds evidence of excess profiteering. One expert says that won't happen.
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B.C. government raises more questions over Surrey's transition back to RCMP service

B.C. government raises more questions over Surrey's transition back to RCMP service

The RCMP is on its way back as the police force in Metro Vancouver's largest city, says Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, but the province's solicitor general says he's not "satisfied" he has all information to confirm the decision.
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In the Courts: B.C. ex-union leader ‘concocted a fabrication’ to deceive court, judge finds

In the Courts: B.C. ex-union leader ‘concocted a fabrication’ to deceive court, judge finds

Sonny Ghag was found to have transferred properties to his son to avoid paying damages from labour unrest
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Lawsuit of the Week: Vancouver private medical clinic claims ‘regulatory capture’ caused loan defaults

Lawsuit of the Week: Vancouver private medical clinic claims ‘regulatory capture’ caused loan defaults

Seymour Health Centre Inc. says it was put under unfair pressure by the government’s refusal to provide needed licences
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Food inflation may be easing but prices won't return to pre-pandemic levels, RBC says

Food inflation may be easing but prices won't return to pre-pandemic levels, RBC says

Canadians have been paying more for less food since early 2021.
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The results of B.C.’s Cullen Commission, one year later

The results of B.C.’s Cullen Commission, one year later

The public inquiry into money laundering reported 101 recommendations on June 15, 2023
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B.C. legal services could become more accessible, cheaper — but lawyers see problems in fix

B.C. legal services could become more accessible, cheaper — but lawyers see problems in fix

Bodies governing lawyers, notaries and paralegals are on board with the concept of a single legal regulator, which can help solve access-to-justice problems in B.C.
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Rob Shaw: Diamond family kickstarts the addictions treatment support the province promised

Rob Shaw: Diamond family kickstarts the addictions treatment support the province promised

Neither the premier nor any cabinet ministers present for an announcement out of its playbook
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Who’s Suing Whom: June 16, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: June 16, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Province not being transparent with BC Housing report, watchdog alleges

Province not being transparent with BC Housing report, watchdog alleges

B.C.'s Freedom of Information and Privacy Association says it got a $1,792 fee estimate for freedom of information requests.
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