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Greenwashing rules to be scaled back, but scope of change remains unclear

Canada's greenwashing rules are being scaled back, but it remains to be seen what the changes mean for businesses wanting to talk about their environmental record. In the federal budget released last...

6h ago

Quebec labour minister wants power to intervene in Montreal transit strike

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government wants the power to intervene in a strike that has disrupted public transit in Montreal since the start of November. Labour Minister Jean Boulet will table a bill on Wednesday...

11h ago

Many Canadians preparing to cut back on holiday spending: survey

The rising cost of living is expected to put a chill on holiday spending this year.

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Many Canadians preparing to cut back on holiday spending: survey

The rising cost of living is expected to put a chill on holiday spending this year. A new survey by insolvency firm Harris & Partners released Tuesday shows most respondents are preparing for a more...

12h ago

Federal budget's refreshed immigration targets will weigh on growth: economist

One economist argues the federal Liberals' renewed pledge to throttle immigration levels over the next few years will weigh on Canada's economic growth.

5h ago

How Canada can regain its measles elimination status

TORONTO — Infectious disease experts say Canada's loss of measles elimination status shows how badly investment is needed in public health, rebuilding vaccine confidence and solving the primary care...

7h ago

The Supreme Court is expected to say whether full SNAP food payments can resume

It's up to the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to decide when full payments will resume under the SNAP food aid program that helps 1 in 8 Americans buy groceries, as some wonder how they will feed their...

23h ago

There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends

Airlines have canceled more 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week, mostly to ease demand on control towers that are short-staffed during...

23h ago

B.C. Securities Commission settles with man, company for more than $4 million

The British Columbia Securities Commission says it has reached a nearly $4.2 million settlement with a man and his company for misleading shareholders and misusing investor funds for personal expenses.
B.C. Securities Commission settles with man, company for more than $4 million

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Securities Commission says it has reached a nearly $4.2 million settlement with a man and his company for misleading shareholders and misusing investor funds for personal...