Economy

Unions representing hundreds of thousands of Quebec public sector workers, particularly in health care and education, are on strike again today.

Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.3 per cent to $66.1 billion in July, helped by the strength of sales at supermarkets and grocery stores.

British Columbia’s tourism industry is raising concerns after Canada was left off China’s list of approved countries for tour groups.

Two Rotary Clubs in the Peterborough area reached their $100,000 commitment for the YES Shelter for Youth and Families in the city’s downtown following the presenta…

Cineplex Inc.’s net income mushroomed to $176.5 million in its second quarter as “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” hit theatres and the cinema chain began preparing for…

The Bank of Canada’s policymakers said they are still prepared to raise their benchmark interest rate further even as they hiked rates to their highest level in 22 …

Northumberland OPP were called to help resolve a heated session between residents and Alnwick/Haldimand Township council over plans for short-term rentals (STRs) on…

There may be movement towards an end to the bitter labour dispute that has shut down B.C.’s ports.

The sole ferry service responsible for transporting travellers between Nova Scotia and eastern Prince Edward Island has been no stranger to challenges over the past…

Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.1 per cent to $65.9 billion in April as gains at general merchandise retailers and food and beverage stores led the way h…

There is no line in the sand between his government and Alberta over energy and climate policies but there is also still a lot of daylight in their respective visio…

Canadians are struggling to save for retirement, with many planning to push back the next phase of their life amid inflation and higher interest rates, according to…

Canada’s worst-ever spring wildfire season has forced its forestry industry to shutter sawmills, driving up lumber prices and setting production back for months jus…

Canada’s main stock index was lower in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the technology sector, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the consequential legislation package that suspends the debt ceiling while cutting government spending, cleari…

Canada’s main stock index was down nearly 200 points as the price of oil fell and losses in the energy and base metal stocks helped lead the way lower.

Canada’s main stock index ticked upwards Monday, with broad-based gains led by battery metals and energy stock as U.S. markets were closed for a long weekend south …

Nestled in the balance sheets of Canada’s biggest banks are fears that the economy is set for a rough patch that could see more Canadians defaulting on their loans.

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet in person on Monday as the government races against a looming deadline to raise America’s debt limit …

The annual rate of inflation rose slightly in April as Canadians paid more at the gas pumps, bucking a streak that had seen price pressures easing year over year si…

Consumer prices in the United States rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, suggesting that rising costs could persist for months to…

Shares of Shopify Inc. surged Thursday after the company posted a surprise first-quarter profit and said it would reduce its headcount by 23 per cent.

Weakness in energy stocks drove Canada’s main stock index to dip on Monday, while U.S. stock markets also fell to start the trading week.

The Liberal government failed to meet its own deadline earlier this year to overhaul how banks handle Canadians’ data — a missed promise that industry players say h…

Once upon a time, Chrystia Freeland attempted to relate to Canadians’ cost-of-living concerns with a personal anecdote – and it didn’t produce a fairy-tale ending.

It’s a question that’s dominated the news cycle, stock market watchers, economic analyses and even Ottawa’s 2023 budget — will Canada’s previously roaring economy c…

Businesses and consumers are expecting inflation to slow faster than they previously thought but as high interest rates weigh on the economy, they’re also adjusting…

Last week’s federal budget won’t fuel inflation but may be missing the bigger economic picture as a recession looms and the country’s cost-of-living crisis continue…

Winnipeggers came together on Saturday to protest against the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) for funding fossil fuel projects.

The federal Liberal government is committing $8.7 million to hold more consultations on Indigenous resource sharing, in a budget that offers relatively little new s…

Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a lot of Canadians with money troubles, but he’s become particularly sympathetic to the plight of young people who find the…

With inflation making basic necessities a struggle for many, affording luxury items like a prom dress may not even seem like an option for families struggling to ma…

Canada’s bank deposit insurer is reviewing deposit insurance limits to safeguard the country’s financial system, the head of the Bank and Trust Companies Associatio…

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the ensuing fallout impacting financial institutions in the United States and Europe this week is adding to the sense of a l…

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