Economy, Law & Politics

TORONTO — Strength in the technology, financial and base metal sectors helped Canada's main stock index gain nearly 100 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also pushed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 98.

Lawyers who write B.C. laws say new legislation would force them into the Professional Employees Association.

Lawyer alleges reviews are defamatory

These corporate claims were filed with the BC Supreme Court registry in Vancouver.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's pushing Canada's immigration system to soften its approach to processing visa applications and put less focus on the risk of visitors overstaying their short-term visas.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: TC Energy results TC Energy Corp. will release its fourth-quarter financial results on Tuesday.

WINNIPEG — The Royal Canadian Mint says it's temporarily laying off 56 employees at its Winnipeg facility.

The biggest stories from the Glacier Business Wire we've been following this past week

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was largely unchanged Friday with gains in industrials and energy partially offset by weakness in technology and metals, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 14.37 points at 20,612.

TORONTO — As food prices stay hot, the chicken wings, pizza, party subs and snacks for your Super Bowl spread will come with a heftier price tag this year, whether you're ordering in, going out, or cooking at home.