Economy, Law & Politics

VICTORIA — Seniors in British Columbia are feeling "invisible and forgotten" as they fall thorough the cracks in existing provincial support systems, their advocate says. In his first report as B.C.

OTTAWA — The chairman of a national security watchdog says the panel "cannot add anything" to its finding that some MPs wittingly assisted the efforts of foreign states to interfere in Canadian politics.

The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75 per cent, the first cut in more than four years. Here's what it could mean for your finances.

TORONTO — Canadian banks are lowering their prime rates after the Bank of Canada cut its benchmark rate for the first time in four years. Banks including RBC, TD, BMO, CIBC and Scotiabank have lowered their rates to 6.95 per cent from 7.

Economic impact study finds $4.5 billion increase in GDP for every $4.1 billion invested in engineering, construction

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada marked a major turning point in its fight against inflation on Wednesday as it lowered its key interest rate for the first time in more than four years, making it the first central bank in the G7 to cut rates.

Todd Stone expects 'normalization' of poll numbers before fall elections

Former BC United politician wastes no time challenging previous party positions after crossing the floor Monday

Whether it’s wastewater or our bridges, our population is not being well served right now

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate target by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent on Wednesday. Here is the text of the central bank's decision: The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 4.