Economy, Law & Politics

Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.

Apr 23, 2025 4:57 PM Read more >

Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Wednesday as a worldwide rally came back around to Wall Street after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war . The S&P 500 climbed 1.

Apr 23, 2025 2:46 PM Read more >

S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday, U.S. markets also up on China trade hopes

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index and U.S. markets pared back earlier gains but still ended the day up as investors took in the latest comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House.

Apr 23, 2025 1:39 PM Read more >

China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'

OTTAWA — China's ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American "bullying," suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washington from undermining global rules.

Apr 23, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: Burnaby North—Seymour

Digging deep into the B.C. ridings up for grabs in the April 28 election

Apr 23, 2025 11:24 AM Read more >

Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: Vancouver Quadra

Digging deep into the B.C. ridings up for grabs in the April 28 election

Apr 23, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says

OTTAWA — The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in record numbers for advance polls and party leaders attempt to poke holes in each others' platforms.

Apr 22, 2025 9:06 PM Read more >

'A business model to suppress wages'

Ironworkers Local 97 is calling for the Liberals and Conservatives to overhaul the temporary foreign worker program.

Apr 22, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

Bogus nurse lawsuits continue to mount against B.C. health authorities

Brigitte Cleroux, who passed herself off as a nurse at BC Women's Hospital, has been jailed for crimes affecting 900 or more people.

Apr 22, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: Vancouver Kingsway

Digging deep into the B.C. ridings up for grabs in the April 28 election

Apr 22, 2025 2:33 PM Read more >