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Liberal foreign interference bill includes some ‘good tools’ for RCMP: commissioner

OTTAWA — The head of the RCMP says proposed federal legislation would equip the national police force with some "good tools" to address foreign interference....

Canfor buying lumber mill in Arkansas from Domtar affiliate for US$73 million

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says it has signed a deal with an affiliate of Domtar Corp. to buy its El Dorado lumber manufacturing facility in...

Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores

TORONTO — Equifax Canada is exploring how rent data could factor in to credit scores to help make credit and financial services accessible to more...

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: Railway earnings The country's two biggest railway companies will...

High interest rates threaten rollout of green economy: Wood Mackenzie report

CALGARY — A new report says if high interest rates persist, it will be harder and more costly for society to transition to a net-zero...

B.C. construction sector seeks support as workers shortage, late payments persist

VICTORIA — British Columbia's construction industry says its workforce numbers have improved in recent years, but persistent labour shortages are putting "extreme pressures" on employers....

Auto parts maker Magna International signs strategic partnership with Sanctuary AI

VANCOUVER — Magna International Inc. has signed a strategic partnership with Sanctuary AI for the development of general purpose AI robots for use in the...

Two blows to B.C.’s credit status, as S&P cuts rating and Moody’s turns negative

NEW YORK — British Columbia's credit status took a double blow on Tuesday, with S&P downgrading the province due to the risk of "outsize" deficits,...

Energy producers say they are prepared, ready for 2024 drought, wildfire risks

CALGARY — Canadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in Western...

Statistics Canada says trade surplus up in February as gold exports hit record high

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade surplus increased to $1.4 billion in February as exports of gold hit an all-time high, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The...

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