Economy, Law & Politics

On Oct. 19, B.C. voters head to the polls in a hotly contested race between BC NDP's David Eby and John Rustad of the BC Conservatives.

VANCOUVER — More than a million British Columbians have already cast their provincial election ballots, smashing the advance voting record ahead of what weather forecasters say will be a rain-drenched election day in much of B.C.

Only about 48 per cent of Canadians believe CEOs recognize the impact of their businesses on the environment

Swathe of new regulations expected soon, although industry insiders want bigger changes

OTTAWA — With a simmering mutiny plot in the backbenches and four more cabinet ministers deciding not to seek re-election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's attempt to right the Liberal ship and stay on as captain is becoming more challenging.

The sudden cratering of Canada-India relations has clouded Ottawa’s vision for diversifying trade in Asia, and comes at a perilous moment for Canadian trade policy more broadly

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points Thursday, led by gains in energy stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed. Tech stocks in the U.S. got a boost earlier in the day after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

OTTAWA — The federal government likely failed to keep its deficit below the promised $40-billion cap in the last fiscal year, the parliamentary budget officer said on Thursday.

TORONTO — A survey from J.D. Power shows customer satisfaction is higher at mid-sized banks than the Big Five as Canadians are focused especially on fees.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising back toward its record highs in early trading. The S&P 500 was 0.3% higher early Thursday and approaching the record it set early this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was adding 95 points, or 0.