Economy, Law & Politics

Canadian Forces and flags still elicit pride, but economy sees major drop

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau says it will speed the development of guidance on the interpretation of new provisions in the Competition Act aimed at greenwashing.

OTTAWA — The first of four payments from the GST/HST credit is set to hit Canadians’ bank accounts on July 5.

OTTAWA — A majority of Canadians think Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will stay on to lead his party in the next election even as his approval ratings are still extremely low, a new poll suggests.

VANCOUVER — Infrastructure Canada says $19 million in upgrades to Vancouver's Science World will increase the facility's lifespan and reduce its energy consumption by more than 40 per cent.

What's left of green building materials company has been sold to two Americans

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been taking calls from different members of his Liberal caucus following the party's historic byelection loss in a Toronto riding last week, but the prime minister said his focus remains on governing.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose 1.2 per cent Wednesday on broad-based strength, while U.S. stock markets were mixed after they closed early ahead of the July 4 holiday. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 269.87 points at 22,223.67.

VICTORIA — Three levels of government say they've finalized a deal that will provide more than $1.6 billion in federal funding over the next five years to communities in British Columbia, to build and maintain "critical infrastructure.

Court orders payment to Re/Max after builder fails to respond to lawsuit