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Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a review of the expense program for former governors general after they billed the government over half a million dollars last year. This program, established in 1979, has faced criticism for its lack of transparency.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general, succeeding Mary Simon. Arbour brings a wealth of legal experience and a commitment to upholding Canada's constitutional values.
Metro Vancouver home sales fell 9.8% year-over-year in July 2026, reversing June's brief 10% gain, with apartment sales leading the decline at 18% down. The sales-to-active listings ratio sits at 13%, keeping prices in a narrow holding pattern with benchmark values down roughly 1% monthly and 6% annually.

A B.C. legislative committee has recommended repealing the planned October 1 PST expansion to professional services including commercial real estate, accounting, and engineering—just six weeks before the tax was set to take effect, creating last-minute uncertainty for development costs and transaction planning.

Greater Vancouver home sales fell 9.8% year-over-year in July, reversing June's gains and pushing activity 18.6% below the 10-year seasonal average, while benchmark prices slipped 0.9% month-over-month to $1,088,800.
