Economy, Law & Politics

TORONTO — CIBC and Royal Bank wrapped a round of second-quarter bank earnings on Thursday that showed rising but manageable consumer strain.

The Metro Vancouver board of director's chair and vice-chair are attending more meetings and need more compensation, according to a report to the board.

TORONTO — Stephen Poloz is concerned about investment levels in Canada’s private sector, which he says has been dampened by higher government spending and volatility in U.S. trade relations.

The minimum wage is set to hit $17.40 per hour in B.C. but hundreds of thousands of B.C. workers continue to find themselves under financial stress with relatively low unlivable wages.

Without a clear picture of the actual drivers affecting food prices, we lack the necessary information for developing policies that protect the rights and well-being of Canadians.

VICTORIA — British Columbia will cover the cost of an antiviral drug aimed at treating mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 as the federal government ends its coverage. A statement from B.C.

TORONTO — BMO says it has restored its online banking services for customers after a technical problem overnight. The bank says it experienced a service disruption due to a false fire alarm at one of its data centres.

The goal is to ensure basic standards for education, licensing and professionalism.

KF Aerospace and CAE to revolutionize aircrew training for the Royal Canadian Air Force with the investment

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has outlined a variety of steps intended to make the much-criticized Access to Information system work better, including new guidance on disclosure of historical records.