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Trudeau, cabinet ministers plot Canada's path through and eventually beyond pandemic

Trudeau, cabinet ministers plot Canada's path through and eventually beyond pandemic

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ministers are meeting for a second day to plot the country's path through — and eventually beyond — the COVID-19 pandemic amid uncertainty around whether it is already in the midst of a dreaded second wa
Aimia profits drop as it pivots away from loyalty programs, toward investment

Aimia profits drop as it pivots away from loyalty programs, toward investment

MONTREAL — Aimia Inc. propped up a slumping bottom line last quarter through its holdings in airline loyalty programs, which generated profits despite the near-collapse of the travel industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
John Boyega quits perfume ambassador role over Chinese ad

John Boyega quits perfume ambassador role over Chinese ad

LONDON — Black actor John Boyega has stepped down from his role as a global ambassador for perfume brand Jo Malone after the company decided to hire a Chinese actor to replace him in an ad he created.
Kingswood Capital to acquire Mountain Equipment Co-op through CCAA proceeding

Kingswood Capital to acquire Mountain Equipment Co-op through CCAA proceeding

VANCOUVER — Mountain Equipment Co-op says its board of directors has unanimously approved a deal in which a Los Angeles-based private investment firm will acquire MEC's assets, including the majority of its retail stores.
Newfoundland and Labrador can't afford buy-in for Husky-led oil project: Premier

Newfoundland and Labrador can't afford buy-in for Husky-led oil project: Premier

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — There's no way the Newfoundland and Labrador government can afford Husky Energy’s request for a massive oil project buy-in, Premier Andrew Furey said Monday.
Oracle and TikTok struck a deal. What it is, none will say

Oracle and TikTok struck a deal. What it is, none will say

The short-video app TikTok has chosen Oracle as its corporate saviour to avoid a U.S. ban ordered by President Donald Trump. The U.S. government will review the prospective deal. That much is known.
Daimler AG to pay $1.5B to settle emissions cheating probes

Daimler AG to pay $1.5B to settle emissions cheating probes

WASHINGTON — Automaker Daimler AG and subsidiary Mercedes-Benz USA have agreed to pay $1.5 billion to the U.S. government and California state regulators to resolve emissions cheating allegations, officials said Monday. The U.S.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,360.14, up 137.68 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 37 cents, or 2.03 per cent, to $17.82 on 15.8 million shares.
North American stock markets post rebound on health care news, technology deals

North American stock markets post rebound on health care news, technology deals

TORONTO — Promising news in health care and some big technology deals helped fuel a broad-based rebound on stock markets in Canada and the U.S on Monday after last week's sharp downturn.
Manitoba job program will be extended another two months: Pallister

Manitoba job program will be extended another two months: Pallister

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is once again expanding a wage-subsidy program designed to help create jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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