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Bombardier seeking shareholder approval to consolidate and reduce outstanding shares

Bombardier seeking shareholder approval to consolidate and reduce outstanding shares

MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. is seeking shareholder approval at its May annual meeting to allow the board of directors to consolidate and reduce the number of outstanding shares.
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 (22,005.94, up 68.05 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $1.20, or 2.9 per cent, to $42.41 on 16.4 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite rises for fifth week in a row while loonie nears 80 cents

S&P/TSX composite rises for fifth week in a row while loonie nears 80 cents

TORONTO — Further gains in the energy sector powered Canada's main stock index higher for a fifth straight week and raised the loonie to almost 80 cents. The energy sector gained 2.
Dias case highlights need for code of ethics in workplaces: Experts

Dias case highlights need for code of ethics in workplaces: Experts

In the wake of allegations against Unifor former national president Jerry Dias, experts say companies should make sure their ethics policies are being clearly communicated to employees.
'Like a yo-yo:' Disappointment for Red Deer businesses after UCP scraps meeting

'Like a yo-yo:' Disappointment for Red Deer businesses after UCP scraps meeting

RED DEER, Alta. — The owners of a café in Red Deer, Alta.
Bank of Canada deputy governor says near-term inflation higher amid Ukraine war

Bank of Canada deputy governor says near-term inflation higher amid Ukraine war

OTTAWA — The Russian invasion of Ukraine is adding to inflationary pressures around the world and in Canada, a senior Bank of Canada official said Friday. In a speech by webcast to a conference at the U.S.
Molson Coors 'disappointed' as unionized workers strike at Montreal brewery

Molson Coors 'disappointed' as unionized workers strike at Montreal brewery

MONTREAL — The union representing about 420 workers at the Molson Coors brewing plant on the South Shore of Montreal are on strike.
BRP to make electric motorcycles that are expected to be available in mid-2024

BRP to make electric motorcycles that are expected to be available in mid-2024

BRP Inc. is entering the electric motorcycle business.
Federal deficit $75.3B for April-to-January period of fiscal 2021-22

Federal deficit $75.3B for April-to-January period of fiscal 2021-22

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $75.3 billion for the April-to-January period of its 2021–22 fiscal year. In its monthly fiscal monitor report, the Finance Department says the tally compared with a deficit of $268.
CRTC approves broadcast component of Rogers-Shaw deal, with conditions

CRTC approves broadcast component of Rogers-Shaw deal, with conditions

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has approved Rogers Communications Inc.’s acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc.'s broadcasting services, but will force the company to meet a series of conditions it laid out Thursday.