Economy, Law & Politics

Chinatown organizations write letter in support of Sim's motion

A conflict of interest, and false or misleading statements to a financial institute have landed one senior B.C. lawyer a lengthy ban

With or without tariffs, the plan will be the same, says Premier David Eby: Redouble all efforts to diversify away from the United States and find new customers for B.C. goods.

OTTAWA — The polls, fundraising hauls and endorsements aren't the only things suggesting former central bank governor Mark Carney is on track to win the Liberal leadership — Conservatives seem convinced as well.

OTTAWA — Canadian companies and diplomats are working with their European colleagues to find ways to diversify trade as the U.S. threatens to impose steep tariffs.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said again Wednesday he plans to hit Canada and Mexico with devastating duties — but a White House official confirmed on background that the tariff plans could change through negotiations.

OTTAWA — Multiple polls now suggest the next federal election will be a tight race, and at least one major pollster has the Liberals leading the Conservatives for the first time in nearly four years.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points Wednesday, boosted by strength in the technology and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets muddled to a mixed close.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish after climbing in the morning but then running out of momentum. The S&P 500 finished the day an iota higher, less than 0.

OTTAWA — Companies owned by newcomers to Canada tend to struggle taking their businesses to the next level more than Canadian-born founders, new data suggests.