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Development, investment projects key once B.C. restrictions start lifting: report – Global News

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The Business Council of B.C. says once it’s decided it is safe to start opening up again, first on the agenda will be to accelerate development and investment projects to kick-start economic and job growth.

In a report to the Surrey Board of Trade, Jock Finlayson with the B.C. Business Council says residential development projects, maintenance and repair of public sector capital assets and infrastructure and investments across all industries will be key to getting the economy moving again.

Finlayson also says B.C. looks to be in a better position than some other provinces and U.S. states based on infection rates and the extent of business closures.

However, Finlayson says years of job growth in B.C. will be “erased” this year.

B.C. employment estimates from Surrey Board of Trade presentation.

B.C. employment estimates from Surrey Board of Trade presentation.

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Globally, he says, the economy is headed for a sharp, but hopefully temporary, recession.

Looking at business support measures once restrictions start lifting, Finlayson’s report found that businesses want reduced tax rates in order to help them stay open and profitable.

Close second, businesses want to see a deferment, delay or cancellation of planned legislative and regulatory changes, followed by direct support to B.C.’s hardest-hit industries.

Those include air transportation, accommodation facilities, retail, film and television production and entertainment, leisure and recreation services.

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S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

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TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 100 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in base metal and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.

The S&P/TSX composite index was up 103.40 points at 24,542.48.

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 192.31 points at 42,932.73. The S&P 500 index was up 7.14 points at 5,822.40, while the Nasdaq composite was down 9.03 points at 18,306.56.

The Canadian dollar traded for 72.61 cents US compared with 72.44 cents US on Tuesday.

The November crude oil contract was down 71 cents at US$69.87 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down eight cents at US$2.42 per mmBTU.

The December gold contract was up US$7.20 at US$2,686.10 an ounce and the December copper contract was up a penny at US$4.35 a pound.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2024.

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S&P/TSX up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

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TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 200 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were also headed higher.

The S&P/TSX composite index was up 205.86 points at 24,508.12.

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 336.62 points at 42,790.74. The S&P 500 index was up 34.19 points at 5,814.24, while the Nasdaq composite was up 60.27 points at 18.342.32.

The Canadian dollar traded for 72.61 cents US compared with 72.71 cents US on Thursday.

The November crude oil contract was down 15 cents at US$75.70 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down two cents at US$2.65 per mmBTU.

The December gold contract was down US$29.60 at US$2,668.90 an ounce and the December copper contract was up four cents at US$4.47 a pound.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 11, 2024.

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S&P/TSX composite little changed in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets down

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TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was little changed in late-morning trading as the financial sector fell, but energy and base metal stocks moved higher.

The S&P/TSX composite index was up 0.05 of a point at 24,224.95.

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 94.31 points at 42,417.69. The S&P 500 index was down 10.91 points at 5,781.13, while the Nasdaq composite was down 29.59 points at 18,262.03.

The Canadian dollar traded for 72.71 cents US compared with 73.05 cents US on Wednesday.

The November crude oil contract was up US$1.69 at US$74.93 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was up a penny at US$2.67 per mmBTU.

The December gold contract was up US$14.70 at US$2,640.70 an ounce and the December copper contract was up two cents at US$4.42 a pound.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 10, 2024.

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