Economy, Law & Politics

Economists forecast rate cut in September.

OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.5 per cent last month, matching economists' forecasts and solidifying expectations for a third consecutive interest rate cut in September.

TORONTO — Nearly 70 per cent of Canadian small businesses say they've experienced disruptions in some form, including taking a financial hit, from construction projects within the last five years, a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independ

TORONTO — While interest rates have started to come down, borrowers, and lenders, are still feeling the strain. Just how much stress they're under will be a main focus for analysts as the big banks gear up to report third-quarter results.

'Their trust was broken' the judge says during sentencing for a man who took more than $1.6 million from nine people, including a victim who was once the accused's closest friend

Researchers are recommending an overhaul of regulations.

Harris on Friday equated opponent Donald Trump's proposal for new widespread tariffs with tax hikes

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index climbed on Monday amid an “optimistic” late summer mood, while U.S. stock markets also gained. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 61.78 points to 23,116.39.

Toronto-based personal and brand stylist Renée Lindo says that while clothing choice can cause controversy, it can also help people increase their visibility in a positive way

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher, tacking on some more gains following Wall Street’s best week of the year. The S&P 500 rose 1% Monday, coming within 1.1% of the all-time high it reached last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.