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Opinion: B.C. government can’t afford to get complacent on major issues

Opinion: B.C. government can’t afford to get complacent on major issues

A B.C. government labour policy regarding taxpayer-funded projects has undermined competition and added to costs
Three years after Canada’s landmark investment in child care, three priorities all levels of government should heed

Three years after Canada’s landmark investment in child care, three priorities all levels of government should heed

Three years ago, the federal government announced the multi-billion-dollar Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care plan , with its cornerstone focus on reducing child-care costs to an average of $10 per day for all Canadians by 2025.
In the news today: NATO at 75, Canada's top spies to testify on foreign interference

In the news today: NATO at 75, Canada's top spies to testify on foreign interference

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
B.C. government targets 'profiteers' with legislation to bring in 20% flipping tax

B.C. government targets 'profiteers' with legislation to bring in 20% flipping tax

VICTORIA — British Columbia has tabled legislation to enact a 20 per cent flipping tax on those who sell their home within the first year of ownership.
Most Canadians back strong measures to curb plastics, poll finds

Most Canadians back strong measures to curb plastics, poll finds

While a majority of Canadians backed measures to curb plastic pollution, the country often fell well below the global average.
RBC becomes bigger bank, and bigger target, as it closes HSBC Canada deal

RBC becomes bigger bank, and bigger target, as it closes HSBC Canada deal

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada has reinforced its status as Canada’s biggest companyafter successfully navigating its takeover of HSBC Canada, making it an even bigger target for critics.
S&P/TSX composite ticks higher Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ticks higher Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Strength in energy and base metal stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed but held relatively steady.
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
These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2024

These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2024

Canadians are continuing to be laid off as part of a wave of job cuts that began in 2023 as companies assessed their operations after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic passed.
Rob Shaw: Manitoba NDP to ditch carbon tax as BC NDP doubles down

Rob Shaw: Manitoba NDP to ditch carbon tax as BC NDP doubles down

As Pierre Poilievre brings 'axe the tax' tour to B.C., David Eby sticks to increasingly unpopular piece of B.C.'s climate strategy
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