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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

Celebrating Philippines online and at home

Philippine Days is one of the Lower Mainland’s longest-running annual events

Wuhan virus ground zero

Home to 11 million people, Wuhan is widely seen as the economic and financial hub of mainland China

Singapore the least corrupt country in Asia

Canada, a consistently top performer, dropped four points because of SNC Lavalin scandal

Regional news

Vancouver International Dance Festival

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

 

Vancouver International Dance Festival

Linnea Christine Wong amongst others headlines the annual Vancouver International Dance Festival
 

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