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Poilievre says he needs to study replacement workers bill before taking position

Poilievre says he needs to study replacement workers bill before taking position

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday he doesn't yet have a position on the Liberal government's proposed legislation to ban the use of replacement workers during strikes and lockouts in most federally regulated workplaces.
Sun Life sees net income rise in third quarter to $871 million

Sun Life sees net income rise in third quarter to $871 million

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. says net income for the third quarter was $871 million, up from $111 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says earnings per share were $1.48, up from 19 cents during the third quarter last year.
Royal Canadian Mint to begin circulation of coins with image of King Charles

Royal Canadian Mint to begin circulation of coins with image of King Charles

WINNIPEG — The first Canadian coins bearing the face of King Charles are soon to be circulated across the country.
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 (19,709.15, up 54.68 points): Marathon Gold Corp. (TSX:MOZ). Mining. Up seven cents, or 10.94 per cent, to 71 cents on 14.
TSX posts modest gain, helped by tech and energy, while U.S. markets end Monday mixed

TSX posts modest gain, helped by tech and energy, while U.S. markets end Monday mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked higher on Monday, led by strength in tech and energy, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Bad Boy Furniture aiming to restructure business as it faces 'challenging' economy

Bad Boy Furniture aiming to restructure business as it faces 'challenging' economy

TORONTO — A storied Greater Toronto Area furniture brand founded by a former city mayor and popularized with television and radio ads proclaiming "nooobody" could beat its prices is aiming to restructure its business.
A timeline of retailer Bad Boy's rise and fall

A timeline of retailer Bad Boy's rise and fall

TORONTO — Famed Greater Toronto Area retailer Bad Boy Furniture Warehouse Ltd.
Industry says banning replacement workers will prolong strikes — unions say reverse

Industry says banning replacement workers will prolong strikes — unions say reverse

MONTREAL — Industry leaders are warning that a bill to ban replacement workers during a strike or lockout could lead to greater disruptions in sectors ranging from aviation to package delivery and internet services — a notion unions reject outright.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts ahead of reports on inflation and big retailers' profits

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts ahead of reports on inflation and big retailers' profits

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted through a mixed Monday to open a week that could bring more action to financial markets, with several big reports on the calendar. The S&P 500 slipped 3.69 points, or 0.1%, to 4,411.55.
Average Canadian rent price hits new high for sixth consecutive month: report

Average Canadian rent price hits new high for sixth consecutive month: report

The average asking price for a rental unit in Canada reached $2,178 last month, a 9.9 per cent year-over-year increase and continuing a trend that has seen asking rents hit new highs for six months in a row.