Economy, Law & Politics

WASHINGTON — The difficult diplomacy Canada is attempting with the incoming Trump administration took on new pressure Monday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will resign his post as soon as a new Liberal leader is chosen.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed slightly lower on Monday after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially announced he plans to step aside, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. “It was widely expected.

Tax filers may be expected to pay tax under the failed bill and then be reimbursed

VANCOUVER — The Canada Border Services Agency says it acted lawfully and in "good faith" when it detained nearly 50 containers of solar panels belonging to a Victoria, B.C., company over concerns they were made using forced labour.

NEW YORK (AP) — Rising technology stocks helped U.S. indexes recover more of their holiday-season slide that bridged the new year. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% Monday, its second straight gain following five straight losses.

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to step down has business experts warning about the heightened uncertainty it has created and the need for a unified front to face the challenges ahead.

Here's what people are saying about Justin Trudeau's decision to step down as prime minister and Liberal leader.

Mineral exploration companies rely on 'temporary' tax credit to be passed in budget

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered WestJet to hand over all its files on harassment of flight attendants in a class-action lawsuit alleging widespread misconduct by pilots.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Banking conference The CEOs of Canada's biggest banks will speak at the RBC Capital Markets Canadian Bank CEO Conference on Tuesday, Jan. 7.