Business

Valerian Labs says the Health Canada decisions to suspend and then cancel its licences to make health products were unreasonable and unfair, having relied on an uncorroborated "foreign press release."

A total of 68,639 units began construction, the second strongest figure since 1990. However, the rate of housing starts per capita meant activity was around the historical average and not enough "to reduce the existing supply gap and improve affordability for Canadians."

VANCOUVER — Grain terminal workers picked a "high leverage moment" to go on strike in Metro Vancouver as farmers in Western Canada have an abundance of product to move for export, a food economics and supply chain expert says.

They will learn how to put a deal together, do their due diligence and will have a chance to practise negotiating.

Canada's grain farmers say a strike at Metro Vancouver terminals would cripple crop exports if it were allowed to take place.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.

Decision for project near Mayfair influenced by rising construction costs

The U.S. Justice Department filed the lawsuit last month against real estate software company RealPage Inc., accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to co-ordinate to hike rental prices.

The court gave Alverez & Marsal Canada Inc. the authority to manage the business and take control of the finances of Bear Mountain.