Economy, Law & Politics

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

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, including developments on Canada-U.S. trade and word on who will be the country's new prime minister.

Mar 10, 2025 8:15 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Rustad's Conservatives at a crossroads as culture wars erupt

Can the leader turn the party into a serious opposition or will fringe voices keep derailing it?

Mar 10, 2025 8:02 AM Read more >

'Very difficult position': Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement arrives on Wednesday in a cloud of uncertainty thanks to a shifting trade war with the United States.

Mar 10, 2025 1:00 AM Read more >

Mark Carney to become next PM after sweeping Liberal leadership race

OTTAWA — Federal Liberals elected Mark Carney to lead their party into the next election in a resounding first-ballot victory on Sunday, putting him on track to soon become the next prime minister of Canada.

Mar 9, 2025 8:34 PM Read more >

Canadian investment regulator warns of emerging ‘account intrusion’ scam

The advice CIRO is giving is to: “Stop and think before you click!”

Mar 9, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

The Liberals are about to choose the next prime minister. What happens next?

OTTAWA — The Liberals will choose a new leader Sunday, marking the end of Justin Trudeau's decade as prime minister. He will step down officially in the days to come.

Mar 8, 2025 3:00 AM Read more >

B.C. Conservatives lose three MLAs in disastrous day, one says he'll form new caucus

VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservatives have lost three caucus members in a disastrous day for the Opposition, with the prospect of more to come when one of the rebels tries to form a new party next week.

Mar 7, 2025 7:42 PM Read more >

China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian farm and food products

BEIJING (AP) — China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian farm and food imports, after Canada imposed duties in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products.

Mar 7, 2025 7:33 PM Read more >

Opinion: Why B.C. should reduce taxes for workers across the income spectrum

The NDP government scrapped its $1K rebate. A tax cut would do far more for West Coast families.

Mar 7, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

Poilievre takes aim at Carney as he calls for changes to Conflict of Interest Act

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Friday pledged to amend the Conflict of Interest Act to require that party leadership candidates make financial disclosures similar to those cabinet ministers must make — closing what Poilievre calls t

Mar 7, 2025 5:22 PM Read more >