Economy, Law & Politics

OTTAWA — Canada Post is proposing an increase to regulated postage rates next year, bringing the price of most stamps up by 25 cents to $1.24.

OTTAWA — China launched a complaint against Canada at the World Trade Organization on Friday over recently announced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel.

OTTAWA — Canada's unemployment rate continued to trend higher in August — reaching 6.6 per cent — as the job market slowdown hits workers and job seekers unevenly.

West Coast hit hard after nearly 19K full-time positions lost

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is suddenly without the assistance of one of his longest advisers just as the threat of being forced into an early election has been heightened.

Metro region tied for sixth when it comes to proportion of employees working mostly from home.

As several provinces get rid of their existing COVID-19 vaccine supplies to make way for updated shots expected in the fall, pharmacists and some doctors say the move raises questions about gaps in vaccine access and government messaging.

CALGARY — An oil and gas industry group is calling on the federal Competition Bureau to ensure environmental groups are held to the same truth-in-advertising standards as other sectors under new federal greenwashing rules.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on Thursday as energy, industrial and tech stocks weighed on Bay St., while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 52.48 points at 22,988.28.

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks fell following a mixed round of data on the economy, keeping them on track for their worst week since April. The S&P 500 slipped 0.