Economy, Law & Politics

Federal Conservatives and New Democrats agree on very little, but one point of consensus has emerged in recent months — labour issues will play a key role in the next federal election.

OTTAWA — Despite castigation from provincial premiers over lagging federal contributions to health spending, an analysis of 20 years of health funding data shows that federal transfers have mostly outpaced increases to provincial health budgets.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, including a Bank of Canada interest rate decision on Wednesday.

OTTAWA — The Liberal government's decision to reel in the temporary foreign worker program after loosening the rules to help businesses find workers after the pandemic is sparking a contentious debate.

Middle-of-the-road voters have been left with a stark choice in British Columbia's fall election, says former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Terry Lake: turn hard right or hard left.

Coquitlam passenger sues Flair Airlines for alleged injuries

OTTAWA — Economists say the Bank of Canada is still on track to cut interest rates next week, despite economic growth coming in stronger than expected in the second quarter.

MONTREAL — Workers’ rights are once again under the microscope after last week’s massive railway work stoppage was abruptly halted when the federal government intervened less than 17 hours after the shutdown began.

The Conservative Party Leader has called on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to pull his support for the minority Liberal government and trigger a federal election.

VICTORIA — Emotions were still raw at the British Columbia Legislature on Thursday, after the bombshell announcement that the Official Opposition BC United would not contest the fall election.