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Tighter spending, more revenue brings B.C. deficit down to $7.7B, minister says

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the final accounting for the budget year ending in March shows a deficit of $7.7 billion, more...

Energy stocks lift TSX into positive territory as oil prices rise

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index climbed on Monday, helped by gains in the energy sector, while U.S. markets were negative. The S&P/TSX composite...

Ottawa to rebate $100M in freight costs for shipping steel across Canada

OTTAWA — Ottawa plans to slash the cost of shipping steel domestically over the next year in a bid to help Canadian producers hit...

Dairy farmers warn against concessions as U.S. tariff deadline looms

OTTAWA — Canadian dairy farmers are warning against any concessions involving their sector as trade talks intensify with the United States ahead of President...

Canada, U.S. stock markets rise following labour data from both countries

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose nearly 250 points on Friday, as investors sifted through the latest employment figures. The domestic job market...

‘Not yet strong’: Canada adds surprise 75,000 jobs in July but recovery still ongoing

OTTAWA — Canada's job market took a leap toward recovery in July, adding 75,000 jobs, but economists say there's still a long road ahead...

PM says Ottawa is ‘loyal’ to supply management system protecting dairy sector

CHICOUTIMI — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is "loyal" to the supply management system protecting Canada's dairy sector and is pointing to...

Canadian, U.S. markets edge lower as oil rises, driving inflationary fears

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets moved lower on Thursday as rising oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The S&P/TSX composite index...

WestJet flight attendants win 18% wage hike, new perks after strike

Walking off the job for a day helped earn flight attendants at WestJet a more than 18 per cent wage hike over three years...

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