Economy, Law & Politics

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Friday and U.S. stock markets fell after the latest job reports on both sides of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 91.58 points at 25,442.91.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped as worries flared again on Wall Street about tariffs and inflation. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% Friday and wiped out what had been a modest gain for the week.

Donald Trump is not joking when he says he'd like to make Canada the 51st state, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, adding that the U.S. president's annexation plans are related to Canada's supply of critical minerals.

The continuing threat of a trade war has Canadian politicians and business leaders looking for ways to shore up our economy in the face of potential disruptions.

Job growth in January driven by full-time work – a big change of pace after months of part-time gains

WASHINGTON — The man likely to be named the United States' chief trade negotiator argued Thursday that President Donald Trump's tariff threat against Canada is about fentanyl trafficking as he faced questions about the levies from Republicans and Dem

'As a working mother, I really understand the anxiety of finding secure, affordable housing in the city.'

Mediation was set for Wednesday as union sought better wages and protections

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says central banks face an increasingly difficult job as the country faces a maelstrom of potential U.S. tariffs, technological disruptions, extreme weather and global political upheaval.

Almost half of British Columbians in debt waited more than two years to seek financial help, leading to significant mental health struggles