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TORONTO — Credit card fees for small and medium-sized businesses are starting to dip lower as a deal reached between the federal government and the two major card companies is set to take effect.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's political party leaders have spent the 28-day provincial election campaign wooing voters with promises on critical issues including health care, housing, the cost of living and the environment.

VANCOUVER — More than a million British Columbians have already cast their provincial election ballots, smashing the advance voting record ahead of what weather forecasters say will be a rain-drenched election day in much of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

Only about 48 per cent of Canadians believe CEOs recognize the impact of their businesses on the environment

Swathe of new regulations expected soon, although industry insiders want bigger changes

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to make changes to his cabinet for the third time since July after the latest group of ministers informed his office they won't be candidates in the next election.

Is there a party that will facilitate greater levels of investment in the province?

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points Thursday, led by gains in energy stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed. Tech stocks in the U.S. got a boost earlier in the day after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.