Economy, Law & Politics

Opinion: Trudeau鈥檚 leadership survives as Singh severs ties

With the NDP shredding its partnership with the Liberals, the PM faces the challenge of leading a tired government into a critical election

Sep 4, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

S&P/TSX composite ends flat on Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO 鈥� Weakness in the energy sector offset gains elsewhere to leave Canada's main stock index essentially flat Wednesday, while U.S. markets were mixed as investors focus on job numbers.

Sep 4, 2024 2:26 PM Read more >

Bank of Canada ready to cut faster 鈥� or slower 鈥� if it needs to, Macklem says

OTTAWA 鈥� The Bank of Canada may adjust the pace of interest rate cuts if warranted, governor Tiff Macklem said after announcing a third consecutive interest rate cut.

Sep 4, 2024 12:42 PM Read more >

The NDP-Liberal deal is done. What happens now?

OTTAWA 鈥� The NDP has pulled out of a confidence and supply agreement with the Liberals.

Sep 4, 2024 10:33 AM Read more >

Baldrey: My coffee with Kevin Falcon 鈥� and his shake-up of the 2024 小蓝视频 election

小蓝视频 is now in for an old-fashioned polarized showdown in the 2024 provincial election, says columnist Keith Baldrey.

Sep 4, 2024 9:29 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: John Rustad鈥檚 strategic snubs leave 小蓝视频 United MLAs scattered

Only a smattering of United MLAs chosen to run under 小蓝视频 Conservative banner following last week's pact

Sep 4, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Data Points: Retail sales steady as 小蓝视频鈥檚 inflation rate beats national average

West Coast inflation rises to 2.8% in July, surpassing the national rate as high shelter and services costs persist

Sep 4, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Statistics Canada says country posted $684M merchandise trade surplus in July

OTTAWA 鈥� Statistics Canada says the country posted a merchandise trade surplus of $684 million in July. The result compared with a revised deficit of $179 million in June. The initial reading for June had shown a surplus of $638 million.

Sep 4, 2024 6:11 AM Read more >

Poilievre tours Vancouver Island shop floors to appeal to 'ordinary' workers

小蓝视频 Conservatives aim to appeal to 鈥渙rdinary鈥� workers. Poilievre visits Duncan and Nanaimo on Wednesday.

Sep 3, 2024 11:50 PM Read more >

China retaliates over EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports

OTTAWA 鈥� China has announced an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports in response to Canada planning to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.

Sep 3, 2024 6:48 PM Read more >