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Air Canada says senior executives to voluntarily return 2020 bonuses

Air Canada says senior executives to voluntarily return 2020 bonuses

MONTREAL — Air Canada says its senior executives have chosen to return their 2020 bonuses in response to "public disappointment.
Alberta NDP's Notley promises to make Alberta green energy powerhouse

Alberta NDP's Notley promises to make Alberta green energy powerhouse

EDMONTON — Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says if elected in 2023, her NDP will work to make the province a powerhouse in renewable energy. Notley says that includes moving Alberta’s electricity grid to net-zero emissions by the year 2035.
‘Conjuring 3’ tops ‘A Quiet Place 2’ as moviegoing returns

‘Conjuring 3’ tops ‘A Quiet Place 2’ as moviegoing returns

The domestic box office is getting back to normal, with moderate wins and sizable second weekend drops.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Interest rate decision: The Bank of Canada is expected to announce its decision for its overnight interest rate target on Wednesday.
Exec recruitment taking more time and negotiations amid COVID-19: experts

Exec recruitment taking more time and negotiations amid COVID-19: experts

TORONTO — Canadian companies on the hunt for new leaders to fill their C-Suite or senior ranks during the COVID-19 pandemic are experiencing longer search times and more intense negotiations, corporate governance and hiring experts say.
Justice Dept. says it'll no longer seize reporters' records

Justice Dept. says it'll no longer seize reporters' records

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Saturday that it no longer will secretly obtain reporters' records during leak investigations , a policy shift that abandons a practice decried by news organizations and press freedom groups.
G-7 back steps to deter tax dodging by multinational firms

G-7 back steps to deter tax dodging by multinational firms

LONDON (AP) — The Group of Seven wealthy democracies agreed Saturday to support a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15% in order to deter multinational companies from avoiding taxes by stashing profits in low-rate countries.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,029.19, up 87.80 points.) BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB). Technology. Down $2.38 cents, or 12.4 per cent, to $16.74 on 16.9 million shares.
S&P/TSX closes above 20,000 for first time in strong day for US and Canadian markets

S&P/TSX closes above 20,000 for first time in strong day for US and Canadian markets

Canada’s main stock index closed above 20,000 for the first time on Friday, with one analyst saying U.S. and Canadian markets were led by an ideal American jobs report that was neither too hot nor too cold.
Fisher-Price recalls baby soothers after 4 infant deaths

Fisher-Price recalls baby soothers after 4 infant deaths

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Fisher-Price says it is recalling a model of its baby soothers after the deaths of four infants who were placed on their backs unrestrained in the devices and later found on their stomachs.
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