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Here's a list of April inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of April inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 4.4 per cent in April, Statistics Canada says.
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Here's a list April inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list April inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 4.4 per cent in April, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 3.5 per cent (3.4) — Prince Edward Island: 3.
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Private investment needed to ramp up climate adaptations in infrastructure: report

Private investment needed to ramp up climate adaptations in infrastructure: report

A new report by the Canadian Climate Institute says private capital is needed to invest in climate adaptation infrastructure as extreme weather events like fires and floods become more acute by the year.
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Union says WestJet pilots issue 72-hour strike notice, and plan job action Friday

Union says WestJet pilots issue 72-hour strike notice, and plan job action Friday

CALGARY — WestJet pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice to the company and the government, according to the union that represents them, and they warn the airline could be shut down right before the May long weekend.
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Stock market today: Asian shares advance though China economic data weaker than expected

Stock market today: Asian shares advance though China economic data weaker than expected

NEW YORK — Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday even though the latest data showed China’s economy is weaker than expected, with domestic demand failing to bounce back as much as hoped for after the pandemic.
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Global, economic security top priorities as Trudeau heads to South Korea, G7 summit

Global, economic security top priorities as Trudeau heads to South Korea, G7 summit

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau left Monday evening for a weeklong trip to Asia, where he will make his first official visit to South Korea and attend the G7 leaders' summit in Japan.
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Overhaul permitting process in Canada to keep up with U.S., TC Energy CEO urges

Overhaul permitting process in Canada to keep up with U.S., TC Energy CEO urges

WASHINGTON — Canada might be outmatched by the U.S. on raw spending power, but retooling the way Ottawa signs off on infrastructure projects could help it gain ground in the race to build North America's green economy, industry leaders say.
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Stellantis stops construction on Windsor, Ont., EV battery plant amid fed dispute

Stellantis stops construction on Windsor, Ont., EV battery plant amid fed dispute

One of the world's largest automakers said Monday it has stopped construction on a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., saying the federal government has not delivered on what was promised.
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Constellation Software sees revenues rise in Q1, earns US$94 million

Constellation Software sees revenues rise in Q1, earns US$94 million

TORONTO — Constellation Software Inc. says its net income attributable to shareholders was US$94 million, down four per centfrom US$98 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says earnings per diluted share were US$4.44, down from US$4.
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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 (20,539.97, up 120.35): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 29 cents, or 0.75 per cent, to $39.16 on 25.1 million shares.
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