Economy, Law & Politics

OTTAWA — As a tearful Justin Trudeau outlined his plans to resign as Liberal leader and prime minister on Monday, he put the country on track for an early election featuring a new party flagbearer for the first time in a decade.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Liberal leader after almost a decade at the helm of the party. Here is a timeline of Trudeau's rise to party leadership and prime minister, and the events that led him to give it all up. Oct.

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