Economy, Law & Politics

VANCOUVER — More than a million British Columbians have already cast their provincial election ballots, smashing the advance voting record ahead of what weather forecasters say will be a rain-drenched election day in much of B.C.

Only about 48 per cent of Canadians believe CEOs recognize the impact of their businesses on the environment

Swathe of new regulations expected soon, although industry insiders want bigger changes

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to make changes to his cabinet for the third time since July after the latest group of ministers informed his office they won't be candidates in the next election.

The sudden cratering of Canada-India relations has clouded Ottawa’s vision for diversifying trade in Asia, and comes at a perilous moment for Canadian trade policy more broadly

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points Thursday, led by gains in energy stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed. Tech stocks in the U.S. got a boost earlier in the day after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

OTTAWA — The federal government likely failed to keep its deficit below the promised $40-billion cap in the last fiscal year, the parliamentary budget officer said on Thursday.

TORONTO — A survey from J.D. Power shows customer satisfaction is higher at mid-sized banks than the Big Five as Canadians are focused especially on fees.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising back toward its record highs in early trading. The S&P 500 was 0.3% higher early Thursday and approaching the record it set early this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was adding 95 points, or 0.

Langley-Willowbrook candidate Jody Toor's use of a protected title in B.C. misleads the public and may place British Columbians at risk, the Hospital Employees' Union says.