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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: CannTrust hearing The case against three former CannTrust Holdings Inc. leaders accused of securities offences is expected to heat up this week.
Amid growing criticism, Macklem says Bank of Canada’s independence not under threat

Amid growing criticism, Macklem says Bank of Canada’s independence not under threat

OTTAWA — As criticism piles on from politicians, pundits and interest groups, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he's felt no threat to the institution's independence.
A guide to free, ad-supported streaming services in Canada to trim your monthly bills

A guide to free, ad-supported streaming services in Canada to trim your monthly bills

TORONTO — Keeping track of the growing number of ad-supported video streaming options launching in Canada isn't easy, but it can help trim your monthly bills.
Elon Musk takes over Twitter but where will he go from here?

Elon Musk takes over Twitter but where will he go from here?

Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter after a protracted legal battle and months of uncertainty. The question now is what the billionaire Tesla CEO will actually do with the social media platform.
Recipe Unlimited closes deal to go private with Fairfax Financial Holdings

Recipe Unlimited closes deal to go private with Fairfax Financial Holdings

TORONTO — Recipe Unlimited Corp., the company behind Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, the Keg and other well-known restaurant brands, is going private. The company says it has closed a deal that has it being taken private by Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.
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 (19,471.19, up 119.08 points): ECN Capital Corp. (TSX:ECN). Financials. Up one cent, or 0.24 per cent, to $4.20 on 7.9 million shares.
Air Canada looks to avoid summer mistakes in upcoming travel season

Air Canada looks to avoid summer mistakes in upcoming travel season

MONTREAL — Air Canada is looking to avoid a repeat of this past summer's widespread disruptions as it heads into the busy holiday travel season.
S&P/TSX composite up 120 points, U.S. markets post strong gains

S&P/TSX composite up 120 points, U.S. markets post strong gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up for the sixth day in a row despite declines in the base metals, telecom and battery metals indexes, while U.S. markets posted strong gains. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 119.08 points at 19,471.19.
Ottawa restricting foreign state-owned investments in critical minerals

Ottawa restricting foreign state-owned investments in critical minerals

OTTAWA — The federal government is restricting the involvement of foreign state-owned companies in Canada's critical minerals sector amid a global rush for the resources and growing tensions with China.
Wall Street rally marks first weekly win streak since summer

Wall Street rally marks first weekly win streak since summer

NEW YORK — Wall Street closed sharply higher, capping another strong week with gains led by Apple and other companies that made even bigger profits during the summer than expected. The S&P 500 rose 2.