Economy, Law & Politics

TORONTO — KPMG says nine in 10 Canadian CEOs are considering making an acquisition within the next three years to help boost their company's growth.

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia election campaign is about to reach a critical juncture with the three main party leaders set to square off in a television debate Tuesday. It's the only televised debate of the campaign ahead of voting day on Oct.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Investment conference Principles for Responsible Investment will hold its annual PRI In Person annual conference in Toronto this week.

SURREY, B.C. — NDP Leader David Eby promised Sunday to support police in British Columbia to keep illegal guns off the streets and protect communities, but accused B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad of planning to make the province less safe.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert the conversation away from plastic straws and communism.

MONTREAL — In a victory for air travellers, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld rules that bolster compensation for passengers subjected to delays and damaged luggage on international flights.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday, led by strength in energy, tech and base metals, while U.S. markets also rose. The latest U.S.

TORONTO — Canada's industry minister has thrown his support behind a call from one of Shopify Inc.'s leaders for the country to get more ambitious.

New Democrat Leader David Eby says he will help British Columbia households with a $1,000 grocery rebate, in an election platform that mentions rival B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad more than 50 times.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index dipped lower on Thursday as losses outweighed strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also moved lower.