Economy, Law & Politics

WASHINGTON — Canada will never become a U.S. state, Prime Minister Carney declared to President Donald Trump in public and private during White House meetings both leaders described as productive and cordial.

The Village of Valemount says it is grappling with economic crisis after welcoming thousands fleeing evacuees from the 2024 Jasper wildfires

The Conservative caucus has tapped former leader Andrew Scheer to lead the party in the House of Commons when Parliament resumes on May 26 — a role that's needed because Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in last week's election.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said this week that she would put the issue to a referendum if enough residents sign a petition in support, even if she doesn't want Alberta to leave Canada.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday in Washington for their first face-to-face discussion of U.S.-Canada relations and Trump's ongoing trade war.

MONTREAL — Canada Post employees could be headed to the picket line in just over two weeks, with an extension on existing deals between the Crown corporation and the union expiring on May 22.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked higher on Tuesday amid strength in the energy sector while U.S. stock markets fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 21.20 points at 24,974.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson says the provincial government unfairly required some workers to repay $1,000 they received after losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. stocks closed lower on Wall Street as AI mania loses more steam and as more companies pull their financial forecasts because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% Tuesday.

VICTORIA — A political delegation from Washington state is visiting Victoria to try to deepen ties with British Columbia, amid cross-border turmoil triggered by a trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation talk. Washington's Lt.-Gov.