15 h. ago Eby calls on Ottawa to be ‘relentless and remorseless’ in pursuing economic growth

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby promises to fire up the provincial economy with a vision that would secure $200 billion in additional investments by 2035. Eby said the so-called Look West plan has “ambitious but achievable goals” for how the province will drive the national economy. “You miss 100 per cent of the […]

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16 h. ago 'Relentless and remorseless': David Eby promises new jobs plan will supercharge B.C.'s economic growth

B.C.'s new jobs plan includes spending on skills training, expansion of shipbuilding and doubling employment in life sciences

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49 h. ago B.C. Premier David Eby won’t face leadership review as NDP delegates signal support

B.C. Premier David Eby faced NDP delegates during their convention and received enough support to avoid facing a leadership review.

Politics

49 h. ago B.C. Premier David Eby survives leadership review as NDP delegates signal support

B.C. Premier David Eby faced NDP delegates during their convention and received enough support to avoid facing a leadership review.

Politics

63 h. ago B.C. NDP convention: David Eby survives leadership review against backdrop of grumbling

Certain segments of the base made their displeasure over labour disruption heard, but ultimately premier was given a new mandate as leader. Read more.

Politics

3 d. ago Charting the Global Economy: Disparity Tests a Resilient Europe

Euro-area economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, yet activity in nearly half the bloc is stagnating at best and tempering optimism of a broader recovery.

Economics

3 d. ago B.C. NDP members upset at building ferries in China, but wrath unlikely to touch David Eby

Vaughn Palmer: A party committee has made sure the ferry motions are so low on the order paper they're unlikely to come up for debate

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3 d. ago B.C. labour strife, economic policy the hot points as David Eby heads into weekend NDP convention

There are issues that could trip up the premier, such as concerns about how the government is handling the Cowichan land title case, and contract talks with unions such as the B.C. Nurses' Union.

Events

4 d. ago NMG’s Matawinie Mine recognized as a “Major Project of National Interest” by the Government of Canada

Referral of NMG’s Phase-2 Matawinie Mine to the Government of Canada’s Major Projects Office to support and accelerate the development of an integrated value chain in Canada Recognition of NMG’s natural graphite mining and refining projects as drivers of economic growth, job creation, and responsible development Flagship opportunity for NMG to contribute to Canada’s energy […]

Politics

4 d. ago Manulife to enter India insurance market as part of diversification refocus

TORONTO — Manulife Financial Corp. is looking both further afield and closer to home as it charts a refreshed course for the years ahead. The insurance giant says it plans to enter the insurance market in India to capitalize on rapid growth in one of the world’s largest economies, while at the same time it […]

Economics

5 d. ago UK growth slows down to a crawl in Q3 ahead of crucial budget

LONDON (AP) — Economic growth in the U.K. slowed down to a near standstill in the third quarter of the year, official figures showed Thursday, in what is a blow to the British government less than two weeks ahead of a crucial budget that is expected to see taxes rise again. The Office for National […]

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6 d. ago Tilray Brands Condemns Misguided Prohibitionist Measures and Champions Responsible Hemp Regulations that Keep Consumers Safe and Businesses Thriving

Tilray firmly stands with bipartisan lawmakers and industry partners calling for Congress to enact smart, responsible hemp regulations and a taxed pathway for hemp-derived THC products that ensures consumer safety, drives economic growth, and reflects what Americans want. NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray Brands” or “Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; […]

Economics

8 d. ago TOURISE and Oxford Economics Release White Paper Charting Tourism’s Path to Resilience and Stability Amid Global Volatility

International travel projected to exceed 2 billion arrivals by 2030, despite global economic and geopolitical uncertainty Strategic investment in infrastructure, policy, and accessibility key to unlocking continued growth RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — TOURISE, in collaboration with Oxford Economics, has released a new white paper titled “Growth Amid Uncertainty: Opportunities and Risks on the Road to […]

Culture

1 week ago Lula Tries to Expand Oil and Rainforests as Climate World Comes to Brazil

Playing host to COP30 while balancing economic growth with his environmental agenda presents risks for Brazil’s president

Society

1 week ago Adam Pankratz: Land rights confusion a mess of David Eby’s making

The Premier must come clean with B.C. residents before social cohesion breaks down around property rights panic

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1 week ago Alberta named Most Desirable Region Worldwide by prominent UK travel magazine

This achievement follows a record year of visitor economy growth, Travel Alberta said in a statement about the award

Economics

1 week ago Ontario Deficit to Shrink Despite Trade Turmoil, Slow Growth

Ontario’s budget shortfall is forecast to improve on stronger tax revenues, though the trade war with the US is keeping the government cautious on its economic growth predictions.

Economics

1 week ago David Eby says court wrong on Aboriginal title, insists private landowners will be protected

Vaughn Palmer: 'It is not about the Cowichan or their arguments they made in court. It’s about the court’s decision,' the premier says

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1 week ago Eby, coastal First Nations call on Ottawa to maintain oil tanker ban

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby and coastal First Nations have signed a declaration calling on the federal government to maintain an oil tanker ban off the province’s north coast. Eby says one oil spill in the area would destroy billions of dollars in economic activity along the coast, with no technology available to […]

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1 week ago Budget 2025 reaffirms industrial carbon pricing key to Canada’s climate competitiveness while unlocking clean electricity and critical minerals investments

Predictable, stable and long-term policy and new tax measures gives investors confidence and drives lasting economic growth Ottawa, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With its 2025 Budget, Canada signals a clear commitment to growing stronger industries built to compete globally. Combined, the reaffirmation of the industrial carbon price, new retroactive tax incentives to scale […]

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