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Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?

Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?

OTTAWA — The federal finance minister has been taking every opportunity to remind frustrated Canadians that after a bumpy pandemic recovery, the nation's economy is actually doing a lot better.
UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash

UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash

OTTAWA — The head of the United Nations refugee agency says it is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees it plans to resettle if that helps stabilize the housing market and prevents backlash against newcomers.
Boeing factory workers vote to accept contract and end more than 7-week strike

Boeing factory workers vote to accept contract and end more than 7-week strike

SEATTLE (AP) — Unionized machinists at Boeing voted Monday to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed
Boeing factory workers vote to accept contract and end more than 7-week strike

Boeing factory workers vote to accept contract and end more than 7-week strike

SEATTLE (AP) — Unionized machinists at Boeing voted Monday to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers

B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers

VANCOUVER — Employers have locked out more than 700 unionized workers in the latest development in a labour dispute that the union says will shut down all ports in British Columbia until further notice.
Alberta government introduces legislation to enable halal mortgage options

Alberta government introduces legislation to enable halal mortgage options

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation that will, if passed, enable provincially regulated banks to offer halal home financing products.
Sun Life Financial sees third-quarter earnings rise to $1.35 billion

Sun Life Financial sees third-quarter earnings rise to $1.35 billion

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. says it earned $1.35 billion in the third quarter.
Cargojet earns $29.7 million in third quarter, revenues also rise

Cargojet earns $29.7 million in third quarter, revenues also rise

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Cargojet Inc. says it earned $29.7 million in the third quarter, almost triple the $10.5 million it earned a year earlier.
US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension

US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's auto safety regulator has ended a 2 1/2-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles.
S&P/TSX composite flat Monday, U.S. markets down ahead of election day

S&P/TSX composite flat Monday, U.S. markets down ahead of election day

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was essentially flat Monday as losses in telecom stocks offset gains in energy, while U.S. markets were down ahead of Tuesday's election.
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