Economy, Law & Politics

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks pulled back from their all-time highs as some of the steam came out of Wall Street’s long, record-breaking rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.

MONTREAL — A new online portal for collecting taxes on goods shipped into Canada is creating headaches ahead of its rollout this week, importers say, with potential ripple effects for consumers.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, including Wednesday's Bank of Canada interest rate decision.

MONTREAL — A new report says rising costs will likely remain a key concern for businesses. The study by the Business Development Bank of Canada said 75 per cent of businesses say rising costs have affected their business.

Experts say a government-industry disaster insurance program is long overdue.

As with previous changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program, the government’s goal is to encourage employers to hire more Canadian workers.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's redrawn political landscape won't be settled for about a week, with manual recounts triggered in two key ridings after a nail-biting provincial election that has yet to produce a clear winner.

Voters were clear in their mandate for change, denying the BC NDP another majority

The outcome of British Columbia's election was unclear after a close race between the NDP and the B.C. Conservatives, with the Greens poised to play a role in a potential minority government.