The embattled CFO of Huawei is expected to learn whether or not she will make bail in Vancouver. The answer may come down to the immigration status of her venture capitalist husband.
China’s threats over Huawei CFO’s arrest rattle Canadian business
As China continues to threaten Canada with unnamed “consequences” if it doesn’t release the chief financial officer of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, some in Canada’s business community are openly worried about what’s coming next.
Postal workers delivering parcels 7 days a week ahead of Christmas, union says
Postal workers in Canada are delivering parcels seven days a week to ensure they will be in time for the holidays, says Canada Post’s largest union.
Stocks walloped by Brexit, falling oil prices
Canada’s main stock index fell on Monday after crude oil prices fell 3.4 per cent in New York, pressuring shares of energy companies.
Justin Trudeau defends his record on trade, economy in The National interview
In a wide-ranging interview with The National’s Rosemary Barton, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks Alberta’s oil problem, the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, populism, his image abroad and his temperament as prime minister.
Canada’s finance ministers meet in Ottawa to discuss trade, competitiveness
The finance ministers from Canada’s provinces and territories are meeting with their federal counterpart in Ottawa to discuss the country’s economy, competitiveness and trade.
Getting around Trump: Trudeau focuses on other ‘levers’ to end tariffs
In a wide-ranging interview with The National’s Rosemary Barton that airs Sunday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks about the steel and aluminum tariffs that were slapped on Canada by the United States — and his game plan to have them removed.
Air Canada accused of ‘lying’ to customers to avoid paying up to $2,100 for lost luggage
A B.C. man whose Florida vacation was ruined after Air Canada lost his luggage, says agents never told him he could claim up to $2,100 for necessities while away. An airline passenger rights advocate says Air Canada is ‘lying’ to passengers to avoid paying compensation that is rightfully owed.
Huawei CFO argues she’s not a flight risk, seeks bail to remain in Vancouver
Meng Wanzhou, the arrested executive for tech giant Huawei, says she’s not a flight risk and has “longstanding ties” and “significant property holdings” in Vancouver, according to newly released court documents.
First Nations coalition wants to take the lead on major construction projects
Tired of waiting for major construction projects to come to them, a growing coalition of First Nations is instead taking the lead on ventures to better control their economic futures.