Economy, Law & Politics

TORONTO — With the Liberal Party poised to form a minority government following the election, economists say the focus now shifts toward Prime Minister Mark Carney's spending promises amid the trade war with the United States.

The Liberals flipped a seat in Quebec late Tuesday morning, leaving them three seats shy of a majority

The NDP is on track to lose official party status but could still hold the balance of power

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to unite the country and govern for all after Canadians handed the Liberals a fourth consecutive mandate in Monday's federal election.

Citizens concerned for safety after Saturday's deadly vehicle attack that killed 11 people at the Lapu Lapu Day festival

Canada's main stock index saw a modest uplift Monday as the federal election campaign came to an end, while U.S. markets were mixed ahead of earnings reports from tech heavyweights. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 88.08 points at 24,798.59.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes shook off a midday slump and ended mostly higher at the start of a week packed with several potential flashpoints for markets. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Monday, its fifth gain in a row.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has weighed in on the Canadian election, repeating his claim that Canada should become a U.S. state after his tariffs and threats of annexation were a central issue in the federal campaign.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, including new GDP numbers from Statistics Canada.

Witness Ysa Tumunaeng: "Those are images that will just be etched in my mind for the rest of my life."