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Business lobby group warns Ottawa digital services tax could 'imperil' trade talks

Business lobby group warns Ottawa digital services tax could 'imperil' trade talks

WASHINGTON — One of Canada’s most influential business lobby groups is warning Ottawa about damage to the relationship with the United States after the Biden administration escalated efforts to halt the federal government's tax on large foreign digit
More Canadians believe China has interfered in domestic elections, polling finds

More Canadians believe China has interfered in domestic elections, polling finds

With fears of foreign interference on the rise, China tops the list of suspected actors
Here's what happens at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­city hall if Christine Boyle wins a provincial seat

Here's what happens at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­city hall if Christine Boyle wins a provincial seat

Byelection estimated to cost up to $2 million if council seat becomes vacant
BC United sources leak 'extremism' file on B.C. Conservatives' executive Isidorou

BC United sources leak 'extremism' file on B.C. Conservatives' executive Isidorou

VICTORIA — An opposition research file on the "extremism" of the Conservative Party of British Columbia's executive director has been leaked by BC United sources, less than two weeks after the parties' leaders announced a deal to work together in the
Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election

Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election

NANAIMO, B.C. — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will chair a Liberal task force on economic growth, the party announced Monday as Liberal MPs meet to strategize for the upcoming election year.
S&P/TSX composite up almost 250 points, U.S. stock markets also rally

S&P/TSX composite up almost 250 points, U.S. stock markets also rally

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 250 points Monday amid a broad rally led by financial, industrial and technology stocks, while U.S. markets also climbed higher, snapping out of last week's losing streak. “The U.S.
Stock market today: Wall Street ends higher to snap a 4-day losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street ends higher to snap a 4-day losing streak

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, ending a four-day losing streak. The S&P 500 added 1.2% Monday. The benchmark index is coming off its worst week in nearly a year and a half.
Liberals still support policies promised in deal with NDP, health minister says

Liberals still support policies promised in deal with NDP, health minister says

TORONTO — The Liberal government will still work on policies it promised to pursue under its now-defunct deal with the NDP, Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday.
Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

Ottawa announced the policy, which also stipulates that executives will have to be in the office at least four days a week, in May. The unions responded by pledging a "summer of discontent."
Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds

Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association says there should be better tracking of health care spending, following health care agreements the federal government has signed with the provinces and territories.