Economics

Thursday’s federal budget will look to make life easier for Canada’s small- and medium-sized businesses, says Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing for the federal government to eliminate all federal taxes on diesel until Canada Day, part of a list of demands ahead of the budget being tabled on Nov. 5.

Canada has launched an updated framework for national security with a call to prepare for all emergencies, including the possibility of war.

Signs that economic growth stalled over the summer have some economists debating the timing of the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate hike.

Dockworkers in Europe and beyond were striking as part of an international campaign against arms shipments and for better working conditions, unions said.

U.S. President Donald Trump has been telling supporters to vote like he’s on the midterm ballot next Tuesday — but voters are heading to the polls looking for politicians ready to tackle the affordability crisis.

The sharpened focus on the world’s wealthiest is a gamble by the industry as it reacts to a surge in fuel prices that has squeezed margins and led to fare increases that have deterred the more cost-conscious economy passengers..

A child psychiatrist and pediatrician has described how children are disproportionately vulnerable to the effects of climate change in her testimony at Canada’s first youth-led climate trial.

Health Canada has announced recalls of residential gas boilers, children’s sensory swings and DREO space heaters over risks including carbon monoxide poisoning, falls and fires.

Ontario’s deficit has grown by more than $3 billion in the past few months as the province continues to face economic headwinds blowing up from the U.S.

Canadian labour leaders are warning that unions could bring about a nationwide job action if Ottawa rams through a contentious suite of proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier says an agreement with Quebec to develop energy in Labrador is not open for renegotiation.

Industry Minister Melanie Joly says she’s open to meeting the top executives at Stelco’s parent company, but only if it recalls laid off workers.

Hydro-Québec says it will continue seeking higher electricity rates for data centres and cryptocurrency miners after a court decision struck down governmental decrees that supported the plan.

The head of the Competition Bureau is urging provincial and territorial ministers to limit the use of non-compete agreements for employees.