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Trump's 25-per-cent tariff equals pain on both sides of border, Canadian leaders say

Trump's 25-per-cent tariff equals pain on both sides of border, Canadian leaders say

Business and political leaders in Canada say there will be pain if Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose a 25-per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, but they note the hurt will happen in his country as well.
Why Via Rail wants an overhaul of the conditions for using CN's rail tracks

Why Via Rail wants an overhaul of the conditions for using CN's rail tracks

MONTREAL — Documents supporting Via Rail's ongoing attempt to secure better access to tracks owned by Canadian National Railway Co. shed new light on an increasingly strained relationship between the carriers.
Canada Post strike enters 12th day as negotiations continue

Canada Post strike enters 12th day as negotiations continue

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it's missed out on delivering an estimated 10 million parcels as a strike by more than 55,000 workers across the country continues ahead of Black Friday.
Walmart becomes latest - and biggest - company to roll back its DEI policies

Walmart becomes latest - and biggest - company to roll back its DEI policies

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a list of major corporations that have been under pressure by conservative activists.
The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing

The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing

A bankruptcy judge on Monday delayed a hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars, keeping the auction sale up in the air for at least another few weeks.
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office

Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death

Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.
CI Financial signs $4.7B deal to be taken private by Mubadala Capital

CI Financial signs $4.7B deal to be taken private by Mubadala Capital

TORONTO — Another Canadian company is going private after a sovereign wealth fund of the United Arab Emirates reached a $4.7-billion deal to buy CI Financial Corp.
S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. stocks continue to rise

S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. stocks continue to rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Monday, weighed down by energy stocks as the price of oil fell, while U.S. stock markets rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 33.93 points at 25,410.
Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

LEDUC COUNTY, ALTA. — Alberta’s government says it will invest up to $50 million to support the creation of a first-in-Canada drilling test site to support technology development in the oil, gas, geothermal and lithium industries.