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Non-permanent residents in Canada undercounted by one million: CIBC
TORONTO – A new CIBC Capital Markets report says the official number of non-permanent residents…
Metro, Unifor reach second tentative deal for striking grocery workers in Toronto
TORONTO – The union representing striking grocery store workers at 27 Metro stores in the…
US economic growth for last quarter is revised down to a 2.1% annual rate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.1% annual pace from April through…
Indigo hopes new store concept will win back customers after cyberattack, inflation
TORONTO – When Indigo Books & Music Inc. opens the doors to its forthcoming location…
US consumer confidence wanes with prices still high and signs of a cooling job market
Americans are feeling less confident financially as summer comes to a close and high prices…
Pilot union launches unfair labour practice complaint against Air Canada, Jazz
MONTREAL – The union representing 1,260 pilots at Jazz Aviation claims their employer and Air…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
Unifor targets Ford Motors as lead company in auto contract talks
TORONTO – Unifor has picked Ford Motor Co. as the lead company for negotiations with…
Trans Mountain facing intense deadline pressure to finish pipeline on time: Documents
CALGARY – New documents suggest the Crown corporation behind the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is…
Stock market today: Wall Street rises following updates on consumer confidence, job openings
NEW YORK – Technology companies led a broad stock market rally Tuesday after two economic…
S&P/TSX composite gains 265 points Tuesday, U.S. markets also rise
TORONTO – Gains in energy, technology and base metals helped lead a broad-based rally on…
Suncor’s revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault
OTTAWA – Recent statements by the CEO of a major oilsands company further the case…
Metro and Unifor return to bargaining table after court restricts union pickets
TORONTO – Metro and Unifor have returned to the bargaining table a month after thousands…
Scotiabank loan growth slows on cautious approach, deposit focus
TORONTO – Scotiabank’s loan growth slowed last quarter as the bank took a more cautious…
Ottawa eyes relaxing rules for imported baby formula, as costs soar after shortage
OTTAWA – The federal government is looking for ways to bring more infant formula products…
BMO earnings hit by severance, legal costs as it focuses on containing expenses
TORONTO – BMO Financial Group’s third-quarter profit took a hit in part from severance costs…
Canadians turn to credit cards as many face payment shock: TransUnion report
TORONTO – A new TransUnion report shows a consistent rise in borrowing among Canadians in…
Job vacancies, quits plunge in July in stark sign of cooling trend in the US labor market
WASHINGTON (AP) — Businesses posted far fewer open jobs in July and the number of…
Gap in financial literacy causes disconnect in managing debt, budget: survey
TORONTO – Some Canadians may be overestimating their ability to manage their finances and pay…
Best Buy and the reluctant shopper. Sales fall as Americans pull back on spending
NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy sales and profits slid in the second quarter as…
High Liner Foods chief executive Rod Hepponstall stepping down
LUNENBURG, N.S. – High Liner Foods Inc. says chief executive Rod Hepponstall is stepping down.…
Biden targets diabetes drug Jardiance, blood thinner Eliquis and 8 others for Medicare price talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The blood thinner Eliquis and popular diabetes treatments including Jardiance are among…
Unifor Detroit Three autoworkers vote for strike mandate, mirrors U.S. counterpart
TORONTO – Canadian and U.S. autoworkers are both negotiating with the Detroit Three carmakers simultaneously…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…