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TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 1.4 per cent Wednesday on broad-based gains, while U.S. markets rose further. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 264.21 points at 19,571.1.

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 6.8 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says.

OTTAWA — As 2022 draws to a close, Canada's population has already grown more than in any other year since Confederation, in large part due to an influx of non-permanent residents and immigrants.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,306.89, up 106.13): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 65 cents, or 1.60 per cent, to $41.25 on 14.8 million shares.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to travel to Mexico City for a North American Leaders' Summit taking place Jan. 10, his office announced Tuesday.

Inflation and its direct side effects continue to drive concern among Greater Vancouver businesses about the coming year, a new survey reveals.

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence recently received quiet approval to spend $7 billion on 16 F-35 fighter jets and related gear.

TORONTO — Gains in the energy and financial sectors helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 100 points, while U.S. stock markets were more subdued but ended the day in the green. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 106.13 points at 19,306.

Waiting lists for surgeries have declined, compared with pre-pandemic

MONTREAL — While enrolled in university, Eloho Orogun was approached on campus to apply for a $500 student credit card, advertised as a means to improve his credit score.