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Ex-chief of staff to public safety minister denies stalling spy warrant approval

OTTAWA — A former chief of staff to a Liberal public safety minister has denied suggestions she worked to stall approval of a spy...

Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians’ purchasing power since 2022: PBO report

OTTAWA — Inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households, a new report from the parliamentary...

Opinion: What do B.C. voters want from this election? Much-needed tax relief

To all the politicians trying to win votes on doorsteps and in community centres this fall, taxpayers’ priorities could not be clearer: Lower taxes,...

Mergers and acquisitions to pick up in 2025 as conditions ease: KPMG

TORONTO — KPMG says nine in 10 Canadian CEOs are considering making an acquisition within the next three years to help boost their company's...

Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders gibe over taxes and communism

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert the conversation away from...

Opinion: Canadian businesses are in debt distress with many facing delinquency

You’d wish it were different, but the scene isn’t pretty for Canadian businesses and their capacity to contend with their debts. New data reveal...

Supreme Court upholds rules on air passenger compensation in win for consumers

MONTREAL — In a victory for air travellers, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld rules that bolster compensation for passengers subjected to delays...

S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb after strong jobs report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday, led by strength in energy, tech and base metals, while U.S. markets also...

Vail Resorts cutting workforce in newly revealed plan

[Editor's Note: A Vail Resorts spokesperson provided the below response to Pique's request for comment on local impacts related to its planned job cuts. Although...

Security review ordered on $1B bid for B.C. uranium exploration company

Chinese state ownership in a B.C. junior uranium exploration company and the Australia miner that wants to buy the company could complicate, delay and...

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