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Minority Parliament could prompt higher deficits amid party compromises: economists

Minority Parliament could prompt higher deficits amid party compromises: economists

TORONTO — With the Liberal Party poised to form a minority government following the election, economists say the focus now shifts toward Prime Minister Mark Carney's spending promises amid the trade war with the United States.
Liberals win 4th mandate as NDP vote collapses and Singh announces he will resign

Liberals win 4th mandate as NDP vote collapses and Singh announces he will resign

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to unite the country and govern for all after Canadians handed the Liberals a fourth consecutive mandate in Monday's federal election.
B.C. cleantech sector goes global amid trade uncertainty

B.C. cleantech sector goes global amid trade uncertainty

Industry says support needed as ventures turn to European, Australian and Asian markets
'Darkest day': 11 dead, dozens injured after driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd

'Darkest day': 11 dead, dozens injured after driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd

VPD: "It's hard to make sense of something so senseless."
‘Bot-like’ network attacked Carney over ‘net zero agenda,’ says analysis

‘Bot-like’ network attacked Carney over ‘net zero agenda,’ says analysis

Social media bot network suspected of using climate change disinformation campaign against Liberal leader
Metro Vancouver 'affordable' rental housing starts must increase 2,500%, says report

Metro Vancouver 'affordable' rental housing starts must increase 2,500%, says report

The 2025 Regional Housing Needs report paints a stark picture of the need for more homes, especially in the rental and affordable housing sector
Developer pushes back on affordable housing rules at Vancouver forum

Developer pushes back on affordable housing rules at Vancouver forum

Rental policies unfair, can be abused by tenants, says industry exec
Ottawa posts $19.3-billion deficit for April-to-February period of 2024-25

Ottawa posts $19.3-billion deficit for April-to-February period of 2024-25

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $19.3 billion for the April-to-February period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $17.3 billion reported for the same period of 2023-24.
B.C.’s ZEV mandate on collision course with consumer reality

B.C.’s ZEV mandate on collision course with consumer reality

Industry association argues weak demand and tariffs will increase vehicle ownership costs
Federal party leaders work to drive home key messages as election day approaches

Federal party leaders work to drive home key messages as election day approaches

With just a few days of campaigning left, leaders are pounding home key messages and setting their sights on ridings they hope to flip — or ones they risk losing.