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Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — U.S. tariffs and Canada's retaliation to them would have a devastating effect on the economy, pulling growth down while reigniting inflation, said Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem. "A new crisis is on the horizon. If U.S.
B.C. law society pitches new money laundering rules for lawyers

B.C. law society pitches new money laundering rules for lawyers

Efforts to beef up regulations follow Fintrac report indicating many lawyers involved in suspicious transactions
Vancouver city staff cite need for supportive housing, overdose sites in other municipalities

Vancouver city staff cite need for supportive housing, overdose sites in other municipalities

Region had 8,150 supportive housing units in 2023, with 77 per cent in Vancouver
B.C. plans 'substantive changes' for interprovincial trade

B.C. plans 'substantive changes' for interprovincial trade

VICTORIA — British Columbia plans to enter a meeting with other provinces next week prepared to make "substantive changes" to its interprovincial trade barriers as the threat of hefty U.S.
Metro Vancouver considers axing fund supporting earthquake monitor

Metro Vancouver considers axing fund supporting earthquake monitor

Debate over fund unfolds same day region hit by earthquake
Vancouver’s top planner pushes for faster, simpler development approvals

Vancouver’s top planner pushes for faster, simpler development approvals

From redundant policies to slow negotiations, Josh White says it’s time for change
Heiltsuk First Nation adopting new constitution

Heiltsuk First Nation adopting new constitution

First Nation in Bella Bella region to adopt constitution that blends modern, customary laws
Calls for health warnings on B.C. alcohol face pushback

Calls for health warnings on B.C. alcohol face pushback

UVIC professor says requiring producers to put health warnings on labels would be most efficient
No more boom and bust? B.C. real estate sees balance heading into 2025

No more boom and bust? B.C. real estate sees balance heading into 2025

Rapid price escalations that characterized past two decades not yet materializing
Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

The free trade agreement is a nation-to-nation agreement, so there’s no one else to appeal to if a country decides not to respect a decision.