Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Economy, Law & Politics

What is a trade deficit — and does it matter to the economy?

What is a trade deficit — and does it matter to the economy?

In a post on Truth Social early Wednesday, Donald Trump claimed his country is financially supporting its northern neighbour. The U.S.
TSX, U.S. markets sink as Fed forecasts fewer interest rate cuts ahead

TSX, U.S. markets sink as Fed forecasts fewer interest rate cuts ahead

TORONTO — Markets on both sides of the border fell sharply Wednesday afternoon after the U.S.
Too much of a good thing: How B.C.’s NDP was punished for record immigration levels

Too much of a good thing: How B.C.’s NDP was punished for record immigration levels

Premier David Eby, in a year-end interview, said he regrets he didn’t recognize sooner the challenges that fast-growing B.C. communities were facing
Metro Vancouver says population growth is accelerating and will hit 4 million by 2045

Metro Vancouver says population growth is accelerating and will hit 4 million by 2045

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver's projected population growth is accelerating, with an average of 50,000 new residents expected per year.
Tributes pour in for late FNMPC CEO Niilo Edwards

Tributes pour in for late FNMPC CEO Niilo Edwards

Head of FNMPC helped drive important vehicle for economic reconciliation in Canada
Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool

Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool

More than 40 years after being told she was a threat to Canada because of her sexuality, Diane Pitre is being given one of the country's top honours.
The barriers and benefits as a global bank looks to branch out in Canada

The barriers and benefits as a global bank looks to branch out in Canada

TORONTO — It’s not every day, or even every decade, that a big foreign bank decides to have a go at Canada’s retail banking market.
Justin Trudeau taking the time to reflect following Freeland departure

Justin Trudeau taking the time to reflect following Freeland departure

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking some time to reflect after Chrystia Freeland's bombshell resignation as finance minister, Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Tuesday.
Most of Metro Vancouver’s key infrastructure projects delayed, over budget

Most of Metro Vancouver’s key infrastructure projects delayed, over budget

Year In Review: Significant work continues on critical regional transportation, wastewater projects
Tories call for House hearings on U.S. tariff threat amid Liberal tumult

Tories call for House hearings on U.S. tariff threat amid Liberal tumult

OTTAWA — The Conservatives are calling for Parliament to hold hearings in January on Canada-U.S.