Economy, Law & Politics

OTTAWA — When you peel back the many layers of tariffs and exemptions imposed by the United States, the effective tariff rate on Canada looks much lower than the headline figures suggest, some economists say.

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market rallied to more records after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than economists expected. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% Tuesday, beating its all-time high set two weeks ago.

TORONTO — A new proposal could allow do-it-yourself investors to get more support from dealers currently restricted from doing so.

Company highlights ongoing pressure on mid- and lower-grade stones due to lab-grown competition

OTTAWA — Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, say the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations across Canada.

Lee had been in her role for about seven years and will receive the severance over 18 months.

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Andrea Ormiston: The bylaw is 'invalid and the decision to adopt it was unreasonable.'

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the ruling could have 'significant unintended consequences' for fee simple private property rights in the province.

OTTAWA — More than half of Canadians think the size and cost of the federal public service should be reduced in the coming years, a new Leger poll suggests.