Economy, Law & Politics

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: House resumes The House of Commons resumes sitting this week ahead of the federal budget on April 16.

A new association was formed following discontent with Unite Here Local 40; no new mediator has been appointed since December 2023.

B.C.'s unemployment rate is at 5.5 per cent, national average at 6.1 per cent

The new measures will allow people to consume alcohol samples at a time experts say the industry is struggling.

VICTORIA — The BC Coroners Service says 177 people died in February due to "toxic, unregulated drugs." The service says at least 175 people have died because of the toxic drug supply in each of the last 20 consecutive months.

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government plans a $600-million package of loans and funding to help make it easier and cheaper to build homes for owners and renters.

OTTAWA — Canada’s unemployment rate jumped to 6.1 per cent in March as more people looked for work and job growth stalled — solidifying expectations of a June interest rate cut.

Indigenous group that supports salmon farms pushes back against 'activists'

B.C. Premier David Eby uncommitted to any bailout of beleaguered North Shore wastewater treatment plant as feds ask for receipts for $3.1 billion cost overrun.

An electric vehicle manufacturer said it was solicited by the firm administering certain programs; the province says it has found no wrongdoing