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Bank of Canada Sounds Alarm Over Immigration Cuts
Business Immigration System Traps Start-Up Entrepreneurs
Carney Opens Door to More Immigration

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Bank of Canada Sounds Alarm Over Immigration Cuts

Ahead of Ottawa’s new immigration targets, the Bank of Canada warns that fewer newcomers and an aging workforce will weaken growth as Prime Minister Mark Carney hints at reversing the cuts

Business Immigration System Traps Start-Up Entrepreneurs

Canadian lawyers warn Ottawa’s Start-Up Visa system is leaving entrepreneurs stuck for years, unable to build the businesses tied to their permanent residence applications

Carney Opens Door to More Immigration

Prime Minister Mark Carney has signalled a return to population growth as the opposition Conservatives demand deeper immigration cuts, setting up a political fight over how many newcomers Canada can absorb

Immigration Slowdown Slams Brakes on Population Growth

Economists say sharp decline in newcomers will ease pressure on housing but weaken consumer demand, labour-force growth and the economy as Canada ages

Local news

Kal Dosanjh denies charges and vows to clear his name

Veteran Vancouver police officer says he has confidence in the justice system as high-profile lawyer Joven Narwal takes on his defence

TELUS empowers Canadian businesses with $1M recommitment to #StandWithOwners

Business owners across Canada can apply to receive $25,000 in funding, advertising and technology to help their business thrive

Extinction Rebellion’s cult-like threat to society

Ultimately, they want nothing short of a transfer of democratic power to oligarchies of frantic enviro-zealots

Independent elementary schools take 80 of top 102 spots in annual report

Fraser Institute releases annual ranking of 946 BC public and independent elementary schools

Regional news

Western Union honours all moms

Mother’s Day is one of the most popular days for brunches, lunches, dinners, and activities

Chinese netizens heckle Indian PM Modi

One of the top comments is “Hello Indian brother! Tibet belongs to China.”

Start on a path toward your life in the U.S. - Southport Hotel

Over the past 10 years, the number of EB-5 visas issued to Asian investors has grown from 16 in 2005 to 6,895 in 2013.

Vancouver International Dance Festival

Fang-Yi Sheu and friends headline the Vancouver International Dance Festival from March 12-21

 

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