Economy, Law & Politics

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Trade The trade file will continue to be in the spotlight this week as U.S. President Donald Trump's talk about tariffs shows no signs of letting up.

After trade action in 2018, B.C. aluminum exports to the United States dropped by 50 per cent

OTTAWA — As Canada stares down U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats of devastating tariffs, roughly half of Canadians and Americans believe their countries are in an economic recession right now, a new poll suggests.

A WorkSafeBC inspector visited Artron Bioresearch Inc. at 3938 North Fraser Way in October and found safety violations.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — U.S. tariffs and Canada's retaliation to them would have a devastating effect on the economy, pulling growth down while reigniting inflation, said Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem. "A new crisis is on the horizon. 

Efforts to beef up regulations follow Fintrac report indicating many lawyers involved in suspicious transactions

Region had 8,150 supportive housing units in 2023, with 77 per cent in Vancouver

VICTORIA — British Columbia plans to enter a meeting with other provinces next week prepared to make "substantive changes" to its interprovincial trade barriers as the threat of hefty U.S.

Debate over fund unfolds same day region hit by earthquake

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday after reports showed that worries among consumers and businesses about President Donald Trump’s policies may be hitting the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 sank 1.7% for its worst day in two months.