Economy, Law & Politics

Loans to cannabis-sector businesses top $10M, while accounts-receivable advances top $5.3M

Canada needs to seize opportunities to secure its place in the changing global trade landscape, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said.

Condo dwellers drove initial demand, but units now provide light industrial space

WASHINGTON — One of Canada’s most influential business lobby groups is warning Ottawa about damage to the relationship with the United States after the Biden administration escalated efforts to halt the federal government's tax on large foreign digit

Byelection estimated to cost up to $2 million if council seat becomes vacant

VICTORIA — An opposition research file on the "extremism" of the Conservative Party of British Columbia's executive director has been leaked by BC United sources, less than two weeks after the parties' leaders announced a deal to work together in the

NANAIMO, B.C. — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will chair a Liberal task force on economic growth, the party announced Monday as Liberal MPs meet to strategize for the upcoming election year.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 250 points Monday amid a broad rally led by financial, industrial and technology stocks, while U.S. markets also climbed higher, snapping out of last week's losing streak. “The U.S.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, ending a four-day losing streak. The S&P 500 added 1.2% Monday. The benchmark index is coming off its worst week in nearly a year and a half.

TORONTO — The Liberal government will still work on policies it promised to pursue under its now-defunct deal with the NDP, Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday.