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Ottawa to go ahead with trucker vaccine mandate after stating it would scrap it

Ottawa to go ahead with trucker vaccine mandate after stating it would scrap it

MONTREAL — The federal government says the vaccine mandate for truckers crossing into Canada from the United States will come into effect this Saturday as planned, despite a previous statement from the Canada Border Services Agency that said Canadian
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,292.96, down 102.04 points.) The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD). Financials. Up 30 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $101.73 on 11.
S&P/TSX composite falls on slump in technology, commodity sectors

S&P/TSX composite falls on slump in technology, commodity sectors

TORONTO — North American stock markets moved lower as the technology sector was hurt by comments from the dovish Federal Reserve's vice chair nominee that interest rates have to increase soon to fight inflation.
Twitter, Meta among tech giants subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel

Twitter, Meta among tech giants subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Months after requesting documents from more than a dozen social platforms, the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas targeting Twitter , Meta , Reddit and YouTube after lawmakers said the compan
Navient settles predatory student loan claims for $1.85B

Navient settles predatory student loan claims for $1.85B

BOSTON (AP) — Navient, a major student loan collecting company, agreed to cancel $1.7 billion in debt owed by more than 66,000 borrowers across the U.S. and pay over $140 million in other penalties to settle allegations of abusive lending practices.
Food industry requests emergency access to temporary foreign workers amid labour woes

Food industry requests emergency access to temporary foreign workers amid labour woes

CALGARY — Canadian food processors hard-hit by labour shortages are asking the federal government for emergency access to more temporary foreign workers.
New year financial review should include will, estate planning: Experts

New year financial review should include will, estate planning: Experts

OTTAWA — Many Canadians put aside time early in the new year for a review of their finances and experts say a look at your will should be a part of the process in order to insure your estate plans are up to date.
Cannabis companies facing 'crossroads' selling off stores, farms and warehouses

Cannabis companies facing 'crossroads' selling off stores, farms and warehouses

TORONTO — Cannabis companies are listing cultivation facilities, pot shops and warehouses for sale as the industry tries to streamline production and better align its capabilities with demand.
Saputo announces management shuffle as Kai Bockmann steps down as president, COO

Saputo announces management shuffle as Kai Bockmann steps down as president, COO

MONTREAL — Dairy giant Saputo Inc. says Kai Bockmann is stepping down as the company's president and chief operating officer ahead of his retirement this March.
U.S. jobless claims rise by 23,000 to 230,000

U.S. jobless claims rise by 23,000 to 230,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since mid-November, but still low by historic standards. U.S.