A 15-per-cent tax on foreign homebuyers in Metro Vancouver is unconstitutional and unfairly discriminates against people from Asia, a proposed class-action lawsuit against the British Columbia government argues. An amended document filed in B.C. Supreme Court last week argues the so-called foreign-buyers’ tax is unconstitutional because it violates equality rights by making an “arbitrary” distinction between those who are citizens and permanent residents of Canada and those who are not.
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Justin Trudeau has gambled on the reelection of B.C.’s liberal government: Hebert
The vote on May 9 will be the first real test of the prime minister’s policies on climate change and energy development. B.C Premier Christy Clark speaks to a crowd attending an Erase Bullying in Sport event in Burnaby, B.C., on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.
Vancouver director always knew Ryan Gosling was going to be a star
Premiere of Lionsgate’s ‘La La Land’ – Arrivals Featuring: Ryan Gosling Where: Los Angeles, California, United States When: 06 Dec 2016 Credit: FayesVision/WENN.com ORG XMIT: wenn30566562 Veteran Canadian actor/director/writer Rob Stewart has always known that London, Ont.’ s, Ryan Gosling was going to be a huge star.
Trudeau promises two emergency towing vessels for West Coast
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says two emergency towing vessels that were promised as part of a federal plan to protect Canada’s oceans will operate on the West Coast. The vessels will help the coast guard tow large commercial ships that are in distress and pose a hazard to navigation and the marine environment.