Business

Champagne unveils Ottawa's 'follow the money' plan to tackle extortion

The federal government is bringing law enforcement and financial institutions together in a bid to fight extortion operations targeting Canadian businesses and households. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe...

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Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade deficit $1.3B in December

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in December to $1.3 billion as growth in exports outpaced a rise in imports. The agency says the result compared with...

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7-Eleven Canada looks to franchising, restaurant model and egg sandwiches for growth

7-Eleven Canada says the big competition it's facing won't stop it from growing and evolving its business model. Vice-president and general manager Marc Goodman says the convenience store chain plans...

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Loblaw partners with Google to allow customers to shop through AI Mode and Gemini

BRAMPTON — Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it has partnered with Google to allow more shopping via artificial intelligence. The grocer says consumers will be able to shop for food, beauty products and apparel...

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Alberta's Smith to address province in live pre-budget TV broadcast

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to address the province in a TV broadcast Thursday evening and is expected to discuss immigration. Smith said Wednesday that rapid population growth coupled with...

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Fourth complainant set to testify at sex assault trial of businessman Frank Stronach

TORONTO — A fourth complainant is set to take the stand today at the sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach. Stronach, who is 93, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges related...

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LeBlanc to meet with Trump's trade czar to talk about CUSMA review

WASHINGTON — The minister in charge of Canada-U.S. trade said he will be sitting down with U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar in the coming weeks to discuss the looming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico...

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Retail landscape strong despite Toys "R" Us, Hudson's Bay failures: RioCan

TORONTO — The head of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust says the recent financial troubles of retailers like Toys "R" Us and Hudson's Bay are not representative of the wider retail landscape. Chief...

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Canadian Tire reveals new AI platform for detecting consumer trends

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. says a new platform it's been developing with Microsoft will help the retailer's staff better detect patterns in customer demand. The platform will be used at Canadian Tire...

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McDonald's Canada launches late-night meal collab with Drake brand OVO

TORONTO — McDonald's Canada has cooked up a collaboration with rapper Drake's brand. The fast-food giant has launched a new late-night munchies meal with OVO. The star of the meal is the Nite Sprite,...

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