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Construction of at least 25,000 housing units blocked in Quebec, survey says

Construction of at least 25,000 housing units blocked in Quebec, survey says

MONTREAL — A new survey suggests stalled construction projects are holding up the delivery of at least 25,000 homes across Quebec as the province struggles to alleviate a housing shortage.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,873.47, up 16.71): First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM). Mining. Down $3.93, or 19.65 per cent, to $16.07 on 10.9 million shares.
Miller shares strategy for Canada's immigration system, ahead of new levels plan

Miller shares strategy for Canada's immigration system, ahead of new levels plan

OTTAWA — The federal government's priorities for improving Canada's immigration system include better aligning the number of people welcomed to the country with what the labour market needs, as well as services and infrastructure, says a report relea
Ukraine's Yakhno bonds with Canada's artistic swim team after invasion of her country

Ukraine's Yakhno bonds with Canada's artistic swim team after invasion of her country

SANTIAGO, Chile — Lyza Yakhno went from standing on the Olympic podium for Ukraine to standing poolside for Canada at the Pan American Games.
First Quantum shares continue to slide after Panama promises referendum

First Quantum shares continue to slide after Panama promises referendum

VANCOUVER — Shares in First Quantum Minerals Ltd. continued to slide Tuesday as uncertainty clouds the fate of its Cobre Panama mine.
Cameco shares up after reporting Q3 profit and raising revenue outlook for 2023

Cameco shares up after reporting Q3 profit and raising revenue outlook for 2023

SASKATOON — Shares in Cameco Corp. rose more than eight per cent after it raised its revenue outlook for 2023 and reported a profit of $148 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss a year ago.
Judge in trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers orders access to internal police docs

Judge in trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers orders access to internal police docs

OTTAWA — The judge in the trial of two "Freedom Convoy" protest organizers has ordered access to internal police documents so that she can determine whether they should be admitted as evidence.
BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition leader is promising to immediately introduce cuts to the province's carbon tax if elected to form government next year, and says if the Conservatives are elected in Ottawa he'll follow their lead and eliminate
TSK ekes out gain after August GDP report, U.S. markets rise ahead of rate decision

TSK ekes out gain after August GDP report, U.S. markets rise ahead of rate decision

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a small gain on Tuesday despite weakness in metals and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets rose the day before the central bank is set to make a decision on interest rates.
Margaret McCain donates $10M to Halifax's Mount Saint Vincent University

Margaret McCain donates $10M to Halifax's Mount Saint Vincent University

HALIFAX — Margaret Norrie McCain has donated $10 million to Mount Saint Vincent University to support teaching and research on early childhood education. The Halifax university says it's the largest gift in the school's 150-year history.
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