Economy, Law & Politics

OTTAWA — As a tearful Justin Trudeau outlined his plans to resign as Liberal leader Monday, he put the country on track for an early election featuring a new party flagbearer for the first time in a decade.

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to step down has business experts warning about the heightened uncertainty it has created and the need for a unified front to face the challenges ahead.

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will step down as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses his successor.

Mineral exploration companies rely on 'temporary' tax credit to be passed in budget

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered WestJet to hand over all its files on harassment of flight attendants in a class-action lawsuit alleging widespread misconduct by pilots.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up slightly in late-morning trading, largely unaffected after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially announced he plans to step aside, while U.S. stock markets also rose.

Here is a timeline of Justin Trudeau's rise to leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister, and the events that led him to give it all up.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Banking conference The CEOs of Canada's biggest banks will speak at the RBC Capital Markets Canadian Bank CEO Conference on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are rising to recover more of the holiday-season slide that bridged the new year. The S&P 500 was 0.8% higher in early trading Monday and on track for a second straight gain following five straight losses.