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2 states file papers fighting Trump’s travel restriction
WASHINGTON – Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal appellate court that…
Tepid start to the week in markets as Trump remains in focus
LONDON – European stock markets traded in narrow ranges Monday amid a dearth of economic…
Super Bowl ads get political or go escapist, sometimes both
NEW YORK – For advertisers on Super Bowl Sunday, it was time to get political…
Canada must rethink skills training as automation eliminates jobs: Barton
OTTAWA – The head of the government’s economic growth advisory council says governments need to…
Markets Right Now: Oil price slump pulls energy stocks lower
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 4:00 p.m.…
‘Battered, bruised and buffeted:’ Wall says Saskatchewan deficit climbs to $1.2B
SASKATOON – Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says the provincial deficit is up to about $1.2…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
New Brunswick budget to provide targeted spending as debt worries grow
FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick government will bring in targeted spending increases in its budget…
A closer look at the federal economic growth council’s recommendations
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government’s economic advisory council unveiled new recommendations Monday under five categories.…
Panel looking at future of the NEB heading to a skeptical Vancouver
CALGARY – A cross-country tour of the panel looking into the future of the National…
The Latest: Arguments set for Tuesday over Trump travel ban
WASHINGTON – The Latest on the lawsuit involving President Donald Trump’s executive order restraining immigration…
Tech firms take stand against travel ban, risking backlash
SAN FRANCISCO – Through a Super Bowl ad, public statements and court filings, Silicon Valley’s…
Appeals court weighs Trump ban as travellers arrive to tears
WASHINGTON – The fierce battle over President Donald Trump’s travel and refugee ban edged up…
Global stocks mixed after Wall Street decline, dollar gains
BEIJING – European shares were little changed in early trading Tuesday while Asian stocks mostly…
Affordability becoming bigger issue in Canadian car, truck sales: Scotiabank
TORONTO – Scotiabank says recent price increases for new cars and light trucks will probably…
Obamas join Richard Branson for private island getaway
NECKER ISLAND, British Virgin Islands – Former President Barack Obama, and his wife, Michelle, have…
Highlights of New Brunswick provincial budget
FREDERICTON – New Brunswick Finance Minister Cathy Rogers tabled an $9.4 billion budget for 2017-18…
GM posted $9.4B net profit in 2016, but encore may be tough
DETROIT – At an investors’ conference during Detroit’s auto show in January, confident General Motors…
U.S. border policies could drive foreign visitors to Canada, WestJet CEO says
CALGARY – The head of WestJet Airlines says he sees a possible silver lining with…
Canada posts second consecutive trade surplus, first time since September 2014
OTTAWA – The country posted back-to-back monthly trade surpluses for the first time since September…
Montreal-based Mega Byte pleads guilty to telemarketing scheme, fined $450,000
OTTAWA – The Competition Bureau says Mega Byte Information has been fined $450,000 after pleading…
Growth in consumer borrowing slowed in December
WASHINGTON – Consumers increased their borrowing in December at the slowest pace in six months,…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Ontario businesses confident in own outlook, not province’s economy: survey
TORONTO – A new Ontario Chamber of Commerce survey suggests only one quarter of its…