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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: Sun Life results Insurer Sun Life Financial Inc. will report its third-quarter results after financial markets close Monday.
Once a darling of Ottawa, Shopify increasingly distancing itself from city

Once a darling of Ottawa, Shopify increasingly distancing itself from city

For its 19 yearsin existence, Shopify Inc. has been synonymous with Ottawa.
China ambassador seeks 'rational' relations, trade boost by 'reserving differences'

China ambassador seeks 'rational' relations, trade boost by 'reserving differences'

OTTAWA — China's ambassador to Canada says Ottawa's allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections are hurting economic ties — but he insists his country isn't punishing Canada.
Hollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rights

Hollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rights

Board members from Hollywood's actors union voted Friday to approve the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months, with the union's leadership touting the gains made in weeks of methodical negotiations.
Engineers Canada wants Alberta to reconsider change to rules around 'engineer' title

Engineers Canada wants Alberta to reconsider change to rules around 'engineer' title

A group representing Canada's engineering profession is urging Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to reconsider a proposal that aims to loosen restrictions around who can use the "engineer" title.
RBC, BMO commit to racial equity audits after shareholder pressure

RBC, BMO commit to racial equity audits after shareholder pressure

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal have committed to racial equity audits after facing pressure from shareholders.
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 (19,654.47, up 67.06 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Health care. Down one cent, or 1.37 per cent, to 72 cents on 7.
The carbon price is now off home heating oil — but the cost of oil is still high

The carbon price is now off home heating oil — but the cost of oil is still high

OTTAWA — Draft regulations removing the carbon price from home heating oil are now in effect, Finance Canada confirmed Friday, but the change will do little to ease affordability woes for Canadians who rely on oil furnaces to stay warm.
S&P/TSX composite posts small gain boosted by energy, while U.S. markets rally

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain boosted by energy, while U.S. markets rally

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index made a small gain Friday, buoyed by strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets rallied to end the week, led by a two-per-cent gain on the Nasdaq.
Yellen says ransomware attack on China's biggest bank minimally disrupted Treasury market trades

Yellen says ransomware attack on China's biggest bank minimally disrupted Treasury market trades

BEIJING — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen suggested Friday that a ransomware attack that forced China's biggest bank to take some systems offline only minimally disrupted the U.S. Treasury market. She said U.S.