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U.S. revises down last quarter’s economic growth to 2.6% rate
A construction worker prepares a recently poured concrete foundation, in Boston, on March 17.Michael Dwyer/The Associated Press The…
Fox News lawsuit highlights effects of conspiracy theories on Dominion Voting Systems
Dominion ballot-counting machines at a Torrance County warehouse in Estancia, N.M., on Sept. 29, 2022.Andres Leighton/The Associated Press…
As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing is on the way
The Canada Revenue Agency will pilot a new automatic system next year to help vulnerable Canadians who don’t…
After Imperial Oil leak, Ottawa looking at Alberta Energy Regulator agreement
Water tainted with dangerous levels of arsenic, dissolved metals and hydrocarbons has been seeping off an Imperial Oil…
Janet Yellen rejects World Bank capital increase, expects U.S. nominee to lead lender
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday rejected the idea of a near-term capital increase for the World…
Opinion: Thumbs up: Budget 2023 has a credible fiscal plan – deficit, spending are modest
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, following decades-long tradition, buys a pair of shoes a day ahead of her delivering…
You Can Argue Against a Rent Increase
My lease renewal arrived it the mail a few weeks ago, bringing with it a small but significant…
Bank of Canada ‘ready to act’ if financial turmoil spreads
The Bank of Canada is “ready to act” if the banking sector turmoil in the U.S. spills across…
Ottawa reveals details of employee-ownership plan for businesses
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland responds after having delivered the federal budget in the House…
Disney lays off Marvel Entertainment chairman Ike Perlmutter
Walt Disney Co DIS-N has laid off Marvel Entertainment chairman Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter as part of a cost-cutting…