Western premiers have doubts on Redford's energy plans WINNIPEG ` Provinces are increasingly working together on energy initiatives, say premiers, but Premier Alison Redford`s signature plan for a Canadian energy strategy faces more questions than ever. At Monday`s Western Premiers`...

Coal fight is classic BC battle While those two oil pipeline proposals from Enbridge and Kinder Morgan have been hogging the limelight in recent months, another part of the energy debate is about to elbow its way onto the public stage. That would be the issue of increased coal shipments...

Canadian snowbirds could face U.S. 'tax bomb' CALGARY ` International tax expert Roy Berg of Calgary has dubbed it the U.S. tax bomb. And it's something snowbirds should be aware of, as U.S. Congress looks at allowing Canadians to stay south of the border for a longer period of time...

Canadian snowbirds could face U.S. 'tax bomb' CALGARY ` International tax expert Roy Berg of Calgary has dubbed it the U.S. tax bomb. And it's something snowbirds should be aware of, as U.S. Congress looks at allowing Canadians to stay south of the border for a longer period of time...

Why Canadians get worse rates on mortgage renewals When it comes time for their mortgage renewal, most Canadians simply sign back the notice to renew their mortgage without investigating all their options. Studies show that approximately 94 per cent of Canadians sign back their notice of...

Canada's impending housing collapse not in sight OTTAWA ` Not so fast. The purported collapse of Canada`s housing market does not appear to be in sight, and any correction down the road could likely be a mild one. Read the full article here.

What snowbirds should know before buying down south The Canadian population is becoming increasingly globalized, whether by reason of marriage, property ownership or otherwise. Because of this, Canadian assets are becoming more commonly held in foreign jurisdictions, causing legal...

Regina office vacancy may (finally) increase Regina's rock-bottom office vacancy rate may be rising for the first time in years due to a rush of new construction. After completing a record 250,000 square feet of new office space in downtown Regina last year, developers are expected to...

London industrial areas not designed for transit-friendly options As councillors busy themselves looking for every job they can find, the mayor is asking London Transit if enough is being done to bring potential employees to the city`s industrial areas. During the Civic Works...

City commercial real estate rent controls pushed Small-business owners want B.C.`s new Christy Clark government to intervene in the marketplace and limit rent increases on commercial properties. The proposed changes to the province`s Commercial Tenancy Act would kick in when...

Vancouver home resale numbers, prices were up in May VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) ` Vancouver`s housing market correction might or might not be over, but May was a strong month for home resales and prices. The Canadian Real Estate Association says May`s activity in Greater Vancouver boosted the...

Housing strength thwarts bubble talk Not so fast. The purported collapse of Canada's housing market does not appear to be in sight, and any correction down the road could likely be a mild one. Recent data have defied warnings from market watchers of an impending plunge - caused mainly by...

Canadian home sales jump in May TORONTO, June 17 (Reuters) - Sales of existing homes in Canada jumped in May from April and will be higher than expected both this year and next, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) said on Monday, adding to evidence that the market has managed a soft...

Canada's housing market surprisingly healthy Canada`s housing market continues to show signs of stability as the number of homes sold so far this year has come in slightly higher than projected, a possible signal that the market is set for a rebound in 2014, according to the Canadian Real...

Canadian home sales and prices tick higher Both the average selling price and the number of Canadian homes sold ticked higher last month, according to data released Monday. The Canadian Real Estate Association said home sales increased 3.6 per cent on a monthly basis in May, and the...

Home sales 'gradually' slowing to soft landing The Canadian Real Estate Association will release data on Monday about the number of homes that changed hands in May, and it`s likely to provide more evidence that policy-makers have pulled off a soft landing in the market ` for now. It`s a...

Pipeline projects benefitting Ontario economy In today's world, the success and sustainability of a national or local economy depends largely on its ability to adapt to changing circumstances. For Canadians, the main challenge we face is a decline in manufacturing, hastened by the financial...

Poll shows strong support for eliminating land transfer tax TORONTO, ONTARIO`(Marketwired ` June 14, 2013) ` With the City of Toronto`s Executive Committee expected to review a City staff report on options for phasing out the Toronto Land Transfer Tax in coming weeks, a new poll is showing...

BC, Alberta working together to create jobs KELOWNA - Meeting on areas of common interest on economic growth and job creation, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford agreed to work together for the benefit of British Columbians and Albertans. "Both...

BC, Alberta working together to create jobs KELOWNA - Meeting on areas of common interest on economic growth and job creation, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford agreed to work together for the benefit of British Columbians and Albertans. "Both...