Economy, Law & Politics

Selection of mayor came despite challenge from Green Party's Pete Fry.

MONTREAL — Canada's banking sector is facing further consolidation as National Bank of Canada has reached an all-share deal to acquire Canadian Western Bank that values the lender at about $5 billion.

Government statistics show 65 per cent of asylum claimants arrived in Quebec last year, compared to just under two per cent in B.C.

The Competition Bureau has obtained two court orders requiring the parent companies of Loblaws and Sobeys to hand over information related to its investigation into alleged anticompetitive conduct.

OTTAWA — The Liberals know it will "take some time" to create a new regulator to compel internet giants to take steps to better Canadians against online harms, Canada's justice minister said Tuesday.

The Green Party leader told a news conference the full version of the classified report does not contain a "list of MPs who have shown disloyalty to Canada."

TORONTO — More needs to be done to maintain North American relations in an increasingly competitive and volatile world, and as a U.S. election approaches, attendees at a conference in Toronto heard on Tuesday.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,887.34, down 182.42 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up 12 cents, or 0.24 per cent, to $48.92 on 17.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down almost 200 points in a broad-based decline led by financials, utilities and base metals, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 182.42 points at 21,887.34.

New Westminster councillor calls for public inquiry on Metro Vancouver’s “debacle” with Metro Vancouver wastewater treatment plant