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TORONTO — Canada's big banks reported year-end financial results this week that showed mixed results as elevated interest rates and a softening economy weighed. Here's some of what banks said about how things are going and what's ahead in 2025.

New rules on involuntary care aim to tackle mental health and addiction crises

Full-time job growth cushions steep part-time losses in shifting labour market

Former СÀ¶ÊÓƵ medical doctor turned stock promoter once teamed up with a cousin convicted of drug trafficking to launch a Canadian medical marijuana company.

A meeting last week between the premiers and Trudeau discussed Canada's diversity of representation, and how it could bring leverage and advantages in tariff talks.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Thursday, helped by strength in energy and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets moved lower ahead of reports on the labour market on both sides of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 38.

The ongoing Canada Post strike has reached the three-week mark as the two sides continue to trade proposals through a government-appointed mediator.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slipped below their records in the runup to a big jobs report due on Friday. The S&P 500 edged down 0.2% Thursday after setting an all-time high for the 56th time this year the day before.

Metro’s operating expenses are also set to rise sharply in the coming years, climbing to $2.2 billion in 2029 from $1.2 billion in 2024.