Business

Automaker allowed more tariff-free U.S. imports due to higher Canadian production

OTTAWA — Ottawa is letting an unnamed automaker import a higher quota of U.S.-made vehicles without tariffs because the company is selling and making more cars in Canada than first expected. While...

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Average asking rents fall for 17th straight month to $2,030 in February: report

Asking rents in Canada fell year-over-year for the 17th straight month in February to an average of $2,030. The latest monthly report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation, which is based on average asking rents...

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NRC to acquire Bombardier jet as feds earmark nearly $1B for defence research

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will put more than $900 million into the National Research Council for defence initiatives, including the purchase of a Bombardier jet for private sector research...

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Hudson's Bay coat collection up for sale in latest auction

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is sending its coat collection to the auction block. The latest sale of the company’s treasures features 56 coats, including many with HBC’s iconic stripes motif. Some...

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Ottawa says it will spend up to $94.5M to improve jobs data in key industries

The federal government said Monday it's planning to spend up to $94.5 million over the next five years to get a better sense of what's happening on the ground in a turbulent labour market. The money will...

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Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US

NEW YORK (AP) — Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns...

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Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department touted a tentative settlement of its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Monday as a victory for consumers...

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Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters

The pop culture star, advocate and entrepreneur Paris Hilton launched an initiative Monday to support female small-business owners impacted by disasters, a nationwide expansion of her philanthropic support...

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Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher U.S. strikes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil...

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Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

CHICAGO (AP) — Oil prices eclipsed $100 per barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years Sunday as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in the Middle East. The...

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