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Germany’s Merkel ‘not happy’ Pacific trade pact in danger
BERLIN – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday she’s not happy about the possible demise…
BDC Capital creates $135-million venture fund for clean technology startups
TORONTO – The Business Development Bank of Canada is launching a $135 million fund that…
Canadian National says rival Canadian Pacific paid $25M to settle lawsuit
MONTREAL – Canada’s two largest railways have settled a legal dispute that erupted after an…
Sales of new homes slipped in October
WASHINGTON – Fewer Americans purchased new homes in October, but sales are still much stronger…
Financial watchdog says too early to tell impact of cap-and-trade in Ontario
TORONTO – Ontario’s government spending watchdog says there are too many uncertainties for it to…
Another failure in search for treatment to slow Alzheimer’s
INDIANAPOLIS – An experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s failed again in a widely anticipated study, disappointing…
Mortgage rates keep rising after Trump’s election win
WASHINGTON – Long-term U.S. mortgage rates continued to surge this week in the aftermath of…
Trump presidency poses ‘existential’ economic threat to Canada: Manley
OTTAWA – A former Liberal cabinet minister and leader of a major Canadian business group…
A look at 5 Trump business ties that pose conflicts
NEW YORK – After Ivanka Trump appeared on CBS’s “60 Minutes” wearing a $10,800 bracelet…
Alberta revamps how it deals with electricity in approaching era of green power
EDMONTON – Alberta is changing how it produces and pays for electricity as it enters…
US businesses cheer overtime ruling; many already upped pay
LAS VEGAS – Businesses around the country on Wednesday cheered a court decision blocking the…
Billionaire investor is Trump’s Commerce secretary pick
WASHINGTON – Wilbur Ross, the billionaire investor considered the “king of bankruptcy” for buying beaten-down…
Trump’s Mexican wall a boon for Israeli security company
YEHUD, Israel – The Israeli company that has built high-tech fences along the country’s volatile…
SNC-Lavalin gets contract to prepare for new Candu nuclear plant in Argentina
MONTREAL – The operator of Argentina’s nuclear power stations has awarded a six-month contract to…
‘Tis the season for savings: 4 tax-planning tips to take advantage of by Dec. 31
TORONTO – Tax planning may be the last thing on Canadians’ minds as they get…
Bombardier receives US$620-million rail order for factory in France
MONTREAL – Bombardier has received a US$620-million order from rail operator SNCF for 40 double-deck…
Trailer Park Boys to be brand ambassadors for N.B. marijuana producer
MONCTON, N.B. – Some of Canada’s most notorious dope-smoking louts will be brand ambassadors for…
Unions demand Postmedia executives reject $2.3 million in bonuses
TORONTO – Unions representing Canadian journalists want five Postmedia executives to reject bonuses totalling $2.275…
Oil and gas project delays hurting Canada’s reputation, industry group says
VANCOUVER – Canada’s pipeline gridlock is harming its global reputation as an attractive place to…
Another ‘Buy American’ flap in the works? The conditions are aligning for one
WASHINGTON – An early irritant in Canada-U.S. relations in the Trump era could emerge in…
Baazov filing says US$3.45 billion still lined up to take Amaya private
MONTREAL – The founder and former chief executive of online gaming firm Amaya Inc. says…
EU gets tough: Bloc tells UK Brexit is lose-lose situation
LONDON – Since Britain voted to leave the European Union, U.K. officials have had one…
Pork giant Olymel takes over southern Alberta hog producer Pinnacle Farms
STRATHMORE, Alta. – One of Canada’s largest pork companies has taken over southern Alberta hog…
US stocks rise to fresh records in shortened session
NEW YORK – Stocks hit fresh records in a shortened trading session Friday as investors…