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Lion Electric likely to be liquidated, court-appointed monitor says

Lion Electric likely to be liquidated, court-appointed monitor says

SAINT-JÉRÔME — Lion Electric will very likely be liquidated following the Quebec government's refusal to invest more public funds in the company, says the court-appointed monitor for the electric-vehicle maker.
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Ontario to include expanded manufacturing tax credit in upcoming budget

Ontario to include expanded manufacturing tax credit in upcoming budget

TORONTO — Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has offered a first glimpse at his upcoming budget, announcing an expanded Ontario manufacturing tax credit.
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Hudson's Bay Company records give public chance to 'reconnect' with ancestors

Hudson's Bay Company records give public chance to 'reconnect' with ancestors

WINNIPEG — Dyana Lavallee stares at a copy of a photograph on display to the public at the Hudson's Bay Company Archives in Winnipeg. The Metis woman quickly recognizes it as the same one her grandmother had years ago.
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Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite weeks of harsh criticism and demands from President Donald Trump that the Fed reduce borrowing costs.
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Fairfax Financial signs letter of intent to buy Keg Royalties Income Fund

Fairfax Financial signs letter of intent to buy Keg Royalties Income Fund

VANCOUVER — The Keg Royalties Income Fund has signed a letter of intent to be acquired by Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., its largest unitholder. The proposal for $18.60 per unit in cash values the steak house fund at about $211 million.
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Shoemaker Skechers to be acquired for $9 billion and taken private by 3G Capital

Shoemaker Skechers to be acquired for $9 billion and taken private by 3G Capital

Skechers is being acquired for $9 billion and taken private by the investment firm by 3G Capital. The board of Skechers unanimously approved the deal, the companies said Monday.
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Tim Hortons partners with actor Ryan Reynolds on breakfast boxes

Tim Hortons partners with actor Ryan Reynolds on breakfast boxes

TORONTO — Tim Hortons is baking some star power into its breakfast menu. The café chain launched scrambled egg boxes with actor Ryan Reynolds on Monday.
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Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite weeks of harsh criticism and demands from President Donald Trump that the Fed reduce borrowing costs.
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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: Settlement hearing in bread class action A $500-million settlement in a pair of class-action lawsuits involving Loblaw Cos. Ltd.
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Trump says 'highly unlikely' U.S. ever uses military force to annex Canada

Trump says 'highly unlikely' U.S. ever uses military force to annex Canada

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump says it is "highly unlikely" the United States would ever use military force to annex Canada, though he maintains he will continue to push to make Canada the 51st state.
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