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Rob Shaw: Eby’s inner circle looking like a jobs program for BC NDP alumni

Rob Shaw: Eby’s inner circle looking like a jobs program for BC NDP alumni

George Heyman’s back, this time as a taxpayer-funded advisor on labour talks. The public only found out because his LinkedIn page changed.
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New federal bill aims to improve labour mobility, eliminate internal trade barriers

New federal bill aims to improve labour mobility, eliminate internal trade barriers

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has introduced legislation aimed at cutting down barriers to internal trade by recognizing provincial and territorial rules at the federal level.
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B.C. forging closer ties to ‘new, key market’ in Mexico

B.C. forging closer ties to ‘new, key market’ in Mexico

Province says it’s looking for diversification ‘all around the world’ amid U.S. trade action
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Many Canadians losing confidence in future of trade relationship with U.S.: Poll

Many Canadians losing confidence in future of trade relationship with U.S.: Poll

OTTAWA — Almost two in five Canadians say recent court rulings in the U.S., and the ongoing legal battle over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, have made them feel less confident in the future of trade relations, a new poll suggests.
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B.C. adds 13K jobs in May for third straight month of gains

B.C. adds 13K jobs in May for third straight month of gains

B.C.’s labour market is showing few signs of getting bogged down by global trade uncertainty.
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Creditor protection is offering some Vancouver businesses a lifeline

Creditor protection is offering some Vancouver businesses a lifeline

Certain businesses have used this mechanism in tough times to preserve jobs and chart a path to survival
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Carney and Li agree to regularize communication between Canada and China

Carney and Li agree to regularize communication between Canada and China

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to regularize channels of communication between the two countries.
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Canaccord penalized $3M after loose oversight of $779M in penny stock trades

Canaccord penalized $3M after loose oversight of $779M in penny stock trades

CIRO says Vancouver firm didn’t fulfill gatekeeper duties as suspicious OTC trades went unreported and compliance alerts were missed
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RCMP breached federal rules in removal of B.C. intelligence officer, judge rules

RCMP breached federal rules in removal of B.C. intelligence officer, judge rules

RCMP and City of Richmond sent mixed messages when they removed an intelligence officer's Top-Secret security clearance, leading to his termination
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Rare criminal insider trading charge approved in B.C.

Rare criminal insider trading charge approved in B.C.

Douwe van Hees has been charged with two counts of prohibited insider trading for allegedly using inside information obtained from a man already facing tipping charges.
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