Economy, Law & Politics

Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition day in the House of Commons to allow Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present the government's fall fiscal update.

Dec 4, 2024 11:18 AM Read more >

Bryan Yu: B.C.’s retail and housing sectors face diverging fortunes

Consumer caution meets slowing housing starts amid shifting economic conditions

Dec 4, 2024 10:54 AM Read more >

Plan to add resources to border will come before Trump inauguration: LeBlanc

OTTAWA — Canada will beef up its border security in time for the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Tuesday as he appeared at a House of Commons committee.

Dec 4, 2024 10:26 AM Read more >

S&P/TSX composite index up in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the technology sector, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 18.18 points at 25,653.91.

Dec 4, 2024 8:35 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Conservatives step in as Eby government dodges business leaders

Missed meetings, slow responses raise questions about BC NDP's priorities

Dec 4, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Pressure rises on federal government to intervene in Canada Post strike

OTTAWA — The business community is ramping up pressure on the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, which is on its 20th day.

Dec 4, 2024 7:54 AM Read more >

Stock market today: Wall Street rolls higher as companies talk up AI

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rolling higher after tech companies talked up how much artificial intelligence is boosting their results. The S&P 500 rose 0.

Dec 4, 2024 6:40 AM Read more >

State memorial to be held Dec. 15 for former B.C. premier John Horgan

Former premier John Horgan, who died in Nov. 12 after his third bout with cancer, will be remembered at the Q Centre arena in Colwood.

Dec 4, 2024 5:15 AM Read more >

When should the Bank of Mom and Dad default?

Most parents want to help their adult kids, but doing so can come at the expense of their own long-term plans.

Dec 3, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Most new B.C. lawyers don't feel prepared for entry-level practice, survey shows

Dispute resolution and practice management were the chief concerns where about half of respondents felt training was inadequate.

Dec 3, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >