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Proposed HST Transitional Rules

  October 15, 2009
triangle bulletThe Government of B.C. has released proposed general transitional rules to help guide businesses and consumers in a smooth changeover to the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax. The general transitional rules do not include transitional rules for new residential real property. The Province is currently finalizing these transitional rules and will be releasing them in the coming months.
News release at: http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009FIN0014-000486.htm

Scotiabank's Chief Economist has hope for Ontario

  September 30, 2009
triangle bulletCanaData Conference 2009 - Ontario's growth might be slower in the years to come as its manufacturing sector struggles, but Scotiabank's chief economist still sees healthy prospects on the horizon for Canada's economic centre.
Watch the video interview at: http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id35539

Canada Revenue Agency

  September 25, 2009
triagle bulletGST/HST and the Construction Industry
For details: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/gst-tps/cnstrctn/menu-eng.html

Woodward's condo project opens

  August 21st/2009
triagle bulletThe 'W' is back in business by Elaine O'Connor, The Province, August 21 2009 - After years of waiting, Woodward's is finally rolling out the welcome mat. The first of the Downtown Eastside development's residents are moving in to the 'W' Tower this week, closing out a long chapter in the history of the circa-1903 heritage property.
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