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FREDERICTON — Provincial leaders across Canada are taking turns criticizing the federal Liberal government's proposal to alleviate immigration pressure on Quebec and Ontario by resettling asylum seekers more equitably across the country.

British Columbia's provincial carbon tax has been in place since 2008, when it became the first jurisdiction in North America to put a price on carbon emissions, but Premier David Eby said the carbon tax issue has since been "politicized."

Enforcement efforts hindered as foreign platforms defy sanctions, exposing gaps in provincial regulation

Richmond's Canada Changjiang Management Ltd. has been fined for six violations of Canadian anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulations.

B.C.'s portion of the $1.5-billion national plan is estimated to be $195 million.

MONTREAL — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh won't say whether he would keep the consumer carbon price if his party forms government after the next election.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than one per cent Thursday on the back of the base metal, energy and industrial sectors, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 263.97 points at 23,475.14.

VANCOUVER — An expert with the BC Wildfire Service says relentless drought conditions for much of British Columbia sets the stage for more fire activity this fall.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose closer to their all-time highs following a couple reports on the economy that came in close to expectations. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% Thursday and pulled back within 1.3% of its record set in July.

Softening demand, international tariffs and energy shortages could stall province’s transition to electric vehicles under the CleanBC plan