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What you need to know as Trudeau fights to retain leadership of the Liberal party

What you need to know as Trudeau fights to retain leadership of the Liberal party

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resisted calls for his resignation for more than a year now but in recent weeks those calls have grown louder and in some cases more public.
S&P/TSX composite closes down along with U.S. markets on Wednesday

S&P/TSX composite closes down along with U.S. markets on Wednesday

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down Wednesday as the Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 143.08 points at 24,573.
Banks lower prime rates to 5.95% after Bank of Canada move

Banks lower prime rates to 5.95% after Bank of Canada move

TORONTO — Canadian financial institutions are lowering their prime lending rates to match the decrease announced by the Bank of Canada. The central bank lowered its key interest rate by half a percentage point Wednesday to 3.75 per cent.
Stock market today: Wall Street slumps to a rare 3-day losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street slumps to a rare 3-day losing streak

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed lower as more steam came out of Wall Street’s huge, record-breaking rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% Wednesday. It was the third loss in a row for the benchmark index, the first time that’s happened in six weeks.
BoC delivers half percentage point rate cut, says it now must keep inflation at 2%

BoC delivers half percentage point rate cut, says it now must keep inflation at 2%

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada claimed victory against high inflation on Wednesday as it delivered a supersized interest rate cut and signalled its policy rate will likely continue falling in the coming months.
Fintrac warns of ways lawyers may be facilitating money laundering

Fintrac warns of ways lawyers may be facilitating money laundering

OTTAWA — Canada's anti-money laundering agency is warning about the key areas that lawyers could be aiding in the illicit movement of funds.
As federal workers fight office mandate, study finds remote work has climate benefits

As federal workers fight office mandate, study finds remote work has climate benefits

Federal public servants in Ottawa who work remotely contributed 25 per cent fewer emissions than those who worked only from the office, a new report suggests as a major public sector union fights against more mandated office days.
Fourth straight interest rate cut may not bring buyers back to the market just yet

Fourth straight interest rate cut may not bring buyers back to the market just yet

TORONTO — While the Bank of Canada's fourth straight cut to its key interest rate could inspire potential homebuyers to get off the sidelines, some commentators say the housing market may not see a huge spark just yet.
A look at what people are saying about the Bank of Canada's rate decision

A look at what people are saying about the Bank of Canada's rate decision

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its key policy interest rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday to bring it to 3.75 per cent (a basis point is equal to a one-hundredth of a percentage point).
Vancouver councillors call for lobbyist registry at city hall

Vancouver councillors call for lobbyist registry at city hall

Green Party Coun. Pete Fry and ABC Vancouver Coun. Lenny Zhou hold different views on how best to set up registry
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