Economy, Law & Politics

Conservatives and NDP in statistical dead heat as voters express their dissatisfaction with affordability, health care and public safety.

TORONTO — Credit card fees for small and medium-sized businesses are starting to dip lower as a deal reached between the federal government and the two major card companies is set to take effect.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's political party leaders have spent the 28-day provincial election campaign wooing voters with promises on critical issues including health care, housing, the cost of living and the environment.

Results show 58 per cent say immigration levels are too high, an increase of 14 percentage points over last year.

On Oct. 19, B.C. voters head to the polls in a hotly contested race between BC NDP's David Eby and John Rustad of the BC Conservatives.

VANCOUVER — More than a million British Columbians have already cast their provincial election ballots, smashing the advance voting record ahead of what weather forecasters say will be a rain-drenched election day in much of B.C.

Only about 48 per cent of Canadians believe CEOs recognize the impact of their businesses on the environment

Swathe of new regulations expected soon, although industry insiders want bigger changes

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to make changes to his cabinet for the third time since July after the latest group of ministers informed his office they won't be candidates in the next election.

The sudden cratering of Canada-India relations has clouded Ottawa’s vision for diversifying trade in Asia, and comes at a perilous moment for Canadian trade policy more broadly