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Who’s Suing Whom: June 16, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: June 16, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
Province not being transparent with BC Housing report, watchdog alleges

Province not being transparent with BC Housing report, watchdog alleges

B.C.'s Freedom of Information and Privacy Association says it got a $1,792 fee estimate for freedom of information requests.
Canada's population to surpass 40 million people

Canada's population to surpass 40 million people

"This is an exciting milestone for Canada."
Vancouver is 116th most expensive city worldwide: Mercer

Vancouver is 116th most expensive city worldwide: Mercer

Survey evaluated costs for housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment
B.C.’s clogged court system putting access to justice at risk

B.C.’s clogged court system putting access to justice at risk

Courts are short judges, slow to adopt technologies and require in-person attendance – hiking costs for clients
Ottawa commits $25M to create Canada's first-ever LGBTQ entrepreneurship program

Ottawa commits $25M to create Canada's first-ever LGBTQ entrepreneurship program

The federal government has committed $25 million to create Canada's first-ever LGBTQ entrepreneurship program, an investment one trailblazer called a "game-changer.
Canadians opting for shorter mortgage terms as they hope for declining interest rates

Canadians opting for shorter mortgage terms as they hope for declining interest rates

OTTAWA — With mortgage rates at their highest level in more than a decade, home owners and prospective buyers tend to focus on getting the best rate. While shopping around, however, experts say borrowers shouldn't forget about term length.
Who’s Suing Whom: June 15, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: June 15, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
FOI records reveal planning details of B.C. premier’s meeting with Washington governor

FOI records reveal planning details of B.C. premier’s meeting with Washington governor

Records obtained via freedom of information request also show an email exchange between a Washington government staffer and former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson
Canada halts activity at Asian development bank, looks to review its membership

Canada halts activity at Asian development bank, looks to review its membership

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Wednesday that Canada will halt all government-led activity at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank after a Canadian citizen tendered his resignation from the financial institution.