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Red tape hitting B.C. business confidence hard, says CFIB report

Red tape hitting B.C. business confidence hard, says CFIB report

As regulation costs in B.C. hike up to $8.3 million, business owners have little confidence the provincial government is committed to make business operations easier
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U.S. pushback on DEI policies yet to grip B.C. business

U.S. pushback on DEI policies yet to grip B.C. business

Large multinationals with employees in the province are reviewing and revising initiatives
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B.C. stockbrokers challenge regulator’s authority to appeal case linked to Bridgemark Group

B.C. stockbrokers challenge regulator’s authority to appeal case linked to Bridgemark Group

PI Financial stockbrokers were cleared by a hearing panel of allegations they failed their gatekeeper obligations but the regulator's enforcement staff have asked the B.C. Securities Commission for a review.
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Chrystia Freeland pitches aggressive trade retaliation threat to ward off Trump

Chrystia Freeland pitches aggressive trade retaliation threat to ward off Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland argues Canada can turn the tables on U.S. President Donald Trump and avoid massive U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods by scaring key American businesses.
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How Taylor Swift, FIFA and Invictus Games are revitalizing Vancouver's retail scene

How Taylor Swift, FIFA and Invictus Games are revitalizing Vancouver's retail scene

Event-driven shopping, from Swifties to FIFA, reshaping region’s retail landscape.
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First Nation sues province, Canada over B.C.'s second largest port

First Nation sues province, Canada over B.C.'s second largest port

Gitxaala Nation seeks declarations over Canada and B.C.'s failure to consult over the Port of Prince Rupert, as well as damages related to economic losses
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B.C. firm seeks injunction stopping capital gains hike proposed by federal Liberals

B.C. firm seeks injunction stopping capital gains hike proposed by federal Liberals

A law firm acting on behalf of a B.C. company is seeking an injunction stopping the Canada Revenue Agency from enforcing a proposed capital gains tax hike that has yet to pass in Parliament.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Metro results Metro Inc. is expected to release its first-quarter results on Tuesday and hold its annual meeting of shareholders.
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B.C. rejects calls for Paper Excellence investigation as federal probe falters

B.C. rejects calls for Paper Excellence investigation as federal probe falters

Province says it won’t launch its own investigation after a prorogued Parliament wiped out a motion calling on Paper Excellence owner to testify
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Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

TORONTO — Economic forecasts suggest the Bank of Canada will likely lower its key policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday in light of recent inflation and jobs data, bringing it down to three per cent.
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