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In the Courts: Judge tosses wrongful dismissal case over $250 in meal expenses

In the Courts: Judge tosses wrongful dismissal case over $250 in meal expenses

Used-car company exec expensed meals with his wife, claiming he was with employees
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BC Financial Services Authority issues 'landmark penalty' against Kamloops woman

BC Financial Services Authority issues 'landmark penalty' against Kamloops woman

'Unlicensed persons and their unlawful participation in providing real estate services puts landlords and tenants at risk,' says director of investigations
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Trudeau visits N.Y.C. to build momentum as Canada, U.S. partner on critical minerals

Trudeau visits N.Y.C. to build momentum as Canada, U.S. partner on critical minerals

Experts on both sides of the border hope to hear more about how Ottawa plans to rapidly grow its critical minerals sector
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BCBC: Ottawa is still behind on spurring capital investment and productivity growth

BCBC: Ottawa is still behind on spurring capital investment and productivity growth

As a result, the typical Canadian employee has fewer and less up-to-date “tools” and Canada continues to underperform peers on productivity
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What do Trudeau and Poilievre have in common? An air of arrogance, new poll finds

What do Trudeau and Poilievre have in common? An air of arrogance, new poll finds

Research Co. and Glacier Media asked Canadians to choose characteristics that describe the country’s three main federal party leaders
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Who’s Suing Whom: April 27, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 27, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Bank of Canada considered raising interest rates at its last meeting

Bank of Canada considered raising interest rates at its last meeting

BoC appears confident inflation will fall to 3% by mid-year, but concerns remain return to 2% inflation may take longer
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No change in May 1 tax deadline despite labour dispute

No change in May 1 tax deadline despite labour dispute

Canada Revenue Agency says it will accept all returns during the labour disruption and digitally filed taxes will generally be processed automatically 'without delay'
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Employers grapple with layoff processes in hybrid-work era

Employers grapple with layoff processes in hybrid-work era

Large group layoffs that offer little privacy to employees can create legal issues
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What's behind the cost of milk, eggs and chicken in Canada

What's behind the cost of milk, eggs and chicken in Canada

As food inflation persists, some have seen an opportunity to advocate for an end to supply management
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