Tag Archives: Economy

OTTAWA - Union leaders who represent thousands of grocery-store workers are telling MPs there is no reason for large chains to cut pandemic-related pay premiums since the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't gone...

The Bank of Canada's latest review of business and consumer expectations has revealed how widespread uncertainty is muting rehiring and purchasing plans, published days before a federal update gi...

OTTAWA - Opposition parties have laid out their demands for the federal Liberal government as Ottawa prepares to update Canadians on the country's finances after four months of COVID-19 - and where it...

'Just Friends' starring Ryan Reynolds, and 'The Messengers' featuring Kristen Stewart. These are just two of many movies and shows that have been filmed in Saskatchewan featuring star-studded casts. B...

OTTAWA - Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong as part of a package of responses to the new security law China has imposed on the territory, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Fri...

WASHINGTON - Why the United States chose to taint the debut of North America's celebrated new trade deal by threatening fresh tariffs against Canadian aluminum, only President...

OTTAWA - The federal ethics watchdog is examining whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated the conflict of interest law over how he handled a decision to have WE Charity manage a $900-...

OTTAWA - Federal and provincial governments have agreed to extend a commercial rent-relief program to help cover July costs for eligible small businesses. The move comes with a few changes to the subs...

MONTREAL - The owner of a fireworks company in small-town Ontario says COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of dozens of shows he'd typically put on leading up to Canada Day - but his sales haven't be...

WASHINGTON - North America's new trade agreement finally became the law of the land Wednesday, complete with a celebratory warning from the Trump administration that...