Economy, Law & Politics

WASHINGTON, D. C. — The Office of the United States Trade Representative says it will do what’s necessary to halt Canada's tax on large foreign digital services companies.

The rise in anti-immigration sentiments, especially amid challenging conditions, could have far-reaching consequences for Canada's social harmony and economic prosperity.

The perception of a worsening cost of living, combined with seeing Canada as significantly more unequal, is creating a perfect storm for a deteriorating sense of control in everyday life.

Five B.C. residents were recently issued US$51 million in disgorgement orders and civil penalties, bringing the total monetary orders to over US$119.3 million for a widespread offshore stock fraud scheme perpetrated, in part, from Vancouver.

Doing so could increase the province's share of sales tax revenue and increase the competitiveness of B.C.’s overall tax structure

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,875.79, down 66.37 points): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Down 94 cents, or 1.8 per cent, to $51.86 on 34.4 million shares.

TORONTO — Canadian insolvencies rose in May from last year as elevated inflation and interest rates continue to hit businesses and consumers.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has amalgamated 11 health-professional colleges into two, setting the foundation for what it says is stronger oversight.