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Home affordability improves, but still challenging for many 91Ô­´´s: RBC report

Home affordability improves, but still challenging for many 91Ô­´´s: RBC report

TORONTO — A new report from RBC Economics says home affordability in Canada is improving, though strains remain. The report says home ownership costs have eased for three consecutive quarters in Canada.
A look at the new faces in Justin Trudeau's cabinet

A look at the new faces in Justin Trudeau's cabinet

OTTAWA — A look at the new faces in Justin Trudeau's cabinet: Rachel Bendayan , official languages minister and associate minister of public safety: A Montreal MP first elected in 2019.
CPA Canada split from Ontario, Quebec groups becomes official

CPA Canada split from Ontario, Quebec groups becomes official

The organizations representing chartered professional accountants in Quebec and Ontario are officially split from CPA Canada as of Friday.
Volkswagen, employee representatives reach wage deal after tough negotiations

Volkswagen, employee representatives reach wage deal after tough negotiations

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen's employee representatives said Friday they have reached a wage deal that wards off management proposals for plant closings in Germany and bars involuntary layoffs through 2030.
Volkswagen, employee representatives reach wage deal after tough negotiations

Volkswagen, employee representatives reach wage deal after tough negotiations

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen's employee representatives said Friday they have reached a wage deal that wards off management proposals for plant closings in Germany and bars involuntary layoffs through 2030.
Saskatchewan Appeal Court upholds thumbs-up emoji verdict in grain contract dispute

Saskatchewan Appeal Court upholds thumbs-up emoji verdict in grain contract dispute

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Saskatchewan's highest court has given a thumbs-down to an appeal in a legal case involving the use of an emoji.
Alberta announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consults

Alberta announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consults

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is announcing new coal mining regulations, expected by the end of 2025, along with a round of consultations with industry players on how to implement them.
Ottawa's proposed shift of elver wealth has a problem: some recipients don't want it

Ottawa's proposed shift of elver wealth has a problem: some recipients don't want it

HALIFAX — Ottawa has hatched a plan to redistribute the wealth of Nova Scotia's baby eel harvest from large licence holders to hard-working, individual fishers like Suzy Edwards and Mark Weldon.
'Definitely busier': Retailers, restaurants see spending boost amid tax holiday

'Definitely busier': Retailers, restaurants see spending boost amid tax holiday

Almost a week into the GST holiday, retailers and restaurant owners appear on track for a sales boost despite some of the struggles they faced implementing the temporary break.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 200 points in late-morning trading, boosted by widespread gains, as U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 223.19 points at 24,637.13.