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B.C. premier says ‘every weapon’ is on the table as Canada-U.S. trade war escalates

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B.C. Premier David Eby said the additional 50-per-cent tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States are "inexplicable" and "indefensible" and reaffirmed his refusal to return American alcohol to government liquor store shelves.

Provinces asked to lift U.S. alcohol ban with U.S.-Canada trade deal in sight

Economy Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to return U.S. alcohol to store shelves, according to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.

B.C. lumber industry hoping for trade relief in new Canada-US deal

Economy
B.C. forest industry groups are closely watching the latest high-stakes round of Canada-U.S. trade talks.

B.C.’s deficit for last year comes in $3 billion lower than forecast

Economy
B.C. posted a $7.7-billion deficit for 2025-26, about $3 billion lower than forecast, as higher revenue and lower spending improved the province's year-end finances.

B.C. adds 17,800 jobs in July as unemployment falls

Economy
British Columbia added 17,800 jobs in July, marking a third straight month of employment gains, according to Statistics Canada.

Eby rejects calls to lift U.S. alcohol ban, calls it ‘only leverage’ in trade war

Economy
Premier David Eby said Tuesday that B.C. will keep U.S. alcohol off store shelves, saying lifting the ban would weaken Canada's leverage in its trade dispute with the United States.
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StatCan says B.C. added 7,800 jobs in June

Economy
British Columbia added 7,800 jobs in June as the province's unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent, according to Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey.

Alberta proposes pipeline through southern B.C. constructed by Trans Mountain and Pembina

Economy
Alberta's proposed new oil pipeline would be built along a southern route to the B.C. coast through a partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation.

Eby to travel to China this weekend to pitch B.C. energy, goods and tourism

Economy
Premier David Eby is heading to China this week on a trade mission aimed at strengthening economic ties as British Columbia looks to diversify its exports beyond the U.S. market.

Federal action plan for forestry sector expected this week, as report warns of looming “existential risk”

Economy
The federal government is expected to release a long-awaited action plan for Canada's struggling forest sector within days, a senior official said Thursday.
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Why young workers are being squeezed out of B.C.’s labour market

Economy
Young people in B.C. are facing one of the toughest job markets in years, with economists and business groups warning that youth unemployment remains stubbornly high despite recent gains.

B.C. small businesses cooling on youth hiring, says CFIB report

Economy
B.C. small businesses say rising costs and economic uncertainty are making them reluctant to hire young workers ahead of the summer job season, according to a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
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