Economy, Law & Politics

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu on Wednesday called on Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers to return to the bargaining table and hash out terms for binding arbitration, with the two sides still far apart on key issues.

OTTAWA — Canada's steel industry is calling on the federal government to quickly match U.S. President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum — part of a growing chorus demanding swift retaliation.

Provincial and federal officials attended a PRC-hosted anniversary event as democracy activists mourned victims of state repression

A vote on the throne speech would have been a confidence matter. If the government loses a confidence vote, it's defeated — and that can lead to a snap election.

ABC Vancouver councillors make unsuccessful push to have province’s electoral organization take over city elections

TORONTO — A sharp increase in tariffs the U.S. put on Canadian steel and aluminum Wednesday weighed on markets but investors were relieved Donald Trump’s latest attack didn’t exact the same damage as prior rounds.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted through a quiet day of trading as Wall Street’s momentum slowed following its big recent rally. The S&P 500 was essentially flat Wednesday and is within 2.8% of its all-time high.

OTTAWA — The unpredictability of the United States' trade war and signs of creeping inflation kept the Bank of Canada's interest rate on hold for a second consecutive decision on Wednesday — even as the central bank braces for an economic hit.