‘Autocratic’ Bill 15 Fuels Political Firestorm for BC NDP
Critics call it a power grab. First Nations say it violates their rights. The Greens refuse to back it. Now, Bill 15 has the NDP under heavy pressure.
Government Running Out Of Time To Collect Billions In Ineligible COVID Benefits
The government may be running out of time to recover potentially $27 billion in ineligible Covid-19 payments because of legislated time frames.
Bank of Canada Reports First Loss, Result of Inflating Money Supply During Pandemic
The Bank estimates it will lose between $5 billion and $6 billion in the next year or two, with hopes of returning to profitability in 2024 or 2025.
Ukraine Sovereignty Bond: In the Best Interest of Canadians?
Cash-strapped Canadians are being offered a regular five-year Government of Canada bond at a 3.3% rate of return.
Photos: Completion of Vancouver’s Broadway Subway Delayed to 2026
The cause for the delay revolves around a five week strike that began on May 20 and impacted over half of construction projects in Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley.
Federal Government Failing to Support Indigenous Communities: Reactive Measures Costing Taxpayers
A vast majority of the findings in Hogan’s report were identified nearly a decade ago by Auditor General Michael Ferguson in 2013.
Auditor General Highlights Government Financial Manipulation Risk
B.C. owed nearly $10.5 million from individuals ineligible to receive COVID benefits, after identifying 95% of 11,000 applicants had wrongfully submitted applications.
Canada Expecting Foreign Shipments of Children’s Tylenol Following Mass Shortage
Health Canada stated that foreign supplies of children’s acetaminophen will be available at retail and community pharmacies in the coming weeks.
Fiscal Management: Outgoing Premier John Horgan Performs Well in Deficits and Debts
In a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, Horgan ranks fifth in fiscal management, while New Brunswick’s Blaine Higgs comes in first.
All Canadian Provinces In Bottom Half Of North American Economic Freedom Rankings
“Higher levels of economic freedom lead to more opportunity and more prosperity, so as economic freedom wanes the prospects also diminish for Canadians and their families.”
Federal Government Does Not Know If Efforts Are Reducing Homelessness
Federal government does not know if its initiatives aimed at reducing chronic homelessness are actually working, says Auditor General Karen Hogan.
Government of Canada Orders Chinese Investors To Divest $36 Million From Lithium Juniors
The three Canadian companies, which range in market capitalization from $12 to $125 million, will be forced to find other investments.
To “Increase Sector Competitiveness” Fed Provides Funding To Industry Leader
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. received three separate payments to its head office totalling $12.32 million. (Photo via Bloomberg News).
BC Has Fourth-Highest Top Personal Income Tax Rate In Canada And U.S.
B.C. is only 1.3 percentage points lower than the highest rate in Canada and the U.S.
Surrey Taxpayers On Hook For McCallum Legal Fees
Outgoing Mayor Doug McCallum meeting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2018 (Photo via @CanadianPM / Twitter).
Who Is David Eby? 5 Facts You Probably Never Knew
Premier-designate David Eby (left) with Premier John Horgan (right) (Photo via @jjhorgan / Twitter).
Funding For NFPs Given To International Corporations
Large international corporations that are publicly traded can be found on the receiving end of these contributions.
Canadian Tech Companies Recreate ArriveCan App In Two Days
The ArriveCan app (Photo via Jeff Whyte/Shutterstock).
#VanElxn2022 Results: A Sim Majority
Ken Sim celebrates after defeating incumbent Kennedy Stewart in Vancouver’s mayoral race (Photo via @Ben_Nelms / Twitter).
