Economy, Law & Politics

OTTAWA — On Tuesday in Ottawa, Canada's 13 premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will sit around the same table in person for the first time since COVID-19 hoping to find a path toward a new long-term health-care funding deal.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's economy will be a key focus for politicians as they return to the legislature for the spring sitting.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is set to publish its first summary of deliberations Wednesday, giving Canadians a peak into the governing council's reasoning behind its decision to raise interest rates last month.

Premier David Eby has been sprinting through his first three months in office, checking off items from his 100-day action plan with increasing frequency.

Experts say the outlook for the loonie in 2023 largely depends on commodity prices, how the U.S. dollar fares, and whether central banks are successful in avoiding a major recession.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Bank of Canada Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem will give a speech in Quebec City on monetary policy on Tuesday and hold a news conference.

Prince George man says people paying price for carbon dioxide emissions essential for plant growth

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TORONTO — Strength in the energy and technology sectors helped Canada's main stock index climb higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 46.19 points at 20,786.63.