Economy, Law & Politics

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Canadian Chamber of Commerce data outlines top five obstacles for Metro Vancouver businesses

Increased immigration won't solve the broad-based problems

The U.S. president came with a message and on a mission

Alleged money laundering case had been one of the biggest organized crime investigations in B.C. history and was featured throughout the BC NDP government’s public inquiry into money laundering

Grocery prices were up 10.6 per cent in February compared with a year ago, while overall inflation was 5.2 per cent

Housing help was a big miss in Ottawa's spending spree

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court

Grim deficit news among the goodies from the federal government

OTTAWA — For Canadians fed up with chargers that don't fit their cellphones, hidden fees, air-travel disruptions and cosmetic testing on animals, the Liberal government says help is on the way.

Proposed legislative changes would also compel banks to report on assets held by people who are subject to sanctions, beefing up an existing rule that only compels such reporting on clients suspected of terrorist financing and money laundering.