On March 4, 2025, the re-elected Government of David Eby presented the 2025 Budget for the Province of British Columbia (BC). Summary/Political Context Brenda Bailey presented her first Budget as the new Minister of Finance (appointed November, 2024) and like several other provincial budgets that will be presented this spring, it is heavy in spending...Read More
October 20, 2024 The results are in and the only thing it tells us for certain is the British Columbia (BC) NDP are no longer in the majority. In fact, at the time this document was written, both the BC NDP and BC Conservatives are in a dead heat when it comes to elected seats....Read More
It was announced today that the federal government will further their cap on international students entering Canada’s post-secondary education system. This policy, aimed at addressing concerns around housing shortages and strain on resources in major cities, will cause a significant shift that could have far-reaching implications for students, institutions, and economies in the surrounding areas....Read More
Imagine a world where crop failure is minimal, plants water themselves, and food production increases with decreasing pesticide use? We may be closer than you think.As we face the realities of unpredictable climactic events along with a rising global population, innovative solutions are crucial to ensure sustainable food production and security. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is...Read More
New Survey Shows 83% of Canadians Approve of Free Prescription Birth Control Across Canada 7 in 10 Feel it is an Urgent Issue NEWS RELEASE – Calgary, Alberta, Canada – August 15, 2023 A new survey conducted by Abacus Data, an Ottawa polling firm, shows exceptionally high approval amongst Canadians for federal universal coverage of...Read More
Dear Editor, The legal cannabis industry in B.C. is fighting an uphill battle. It should be against the actors in the illicit sector, selling illegal cannabis products that are unregulated and unsafe. Instead, the battle this week has been against the B.C. media and their irresponsible, unresearched journalism that continues to increase the stigma around...Read More
