Canada tops for lowest cost to do business study says
KPMG compared costs in 85 cities across nine nations and found Canada the cheapest, with labour cost the key factor. In British Columbia, seven cities including Vancouver and Victoria had far lower labour costs than their U.S. counterparts such as Seattle and San Jose.
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BC Labour Standards Eroded in Bid to Boost Business
Opinion piece rues Campbell government cuts to British Columbia labour laws. It argues employers gain ability to negotiate hours without overtime, while workers bear the cost. It contrasts past restraint with current political moves, criticizing reduced public services and industry subsidies. The author cites historic leaders Bennett and WAC as upcountry wisdom.
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