Empire bets on full-service grocery stores gaining strength as economy improves.
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The volatility of international oil markets hit home again earlier this week, as crude prices tumbled to their lowest levels in more than a year. A member of the province's business council says the volatility is "why we have to have steel in our spine as Albertans."
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If you buy and sell bitcoin, ethereum or other digital coins, find out how cryptocurrency is taxed by the CRA.
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What’s a SIN number? How do you apply for a work permit? Can you work on a tourist visa? We answer these and other questions from newcomers to Canada.
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Air Canada says some operations will start to be affected today as time is running out before a potential shutdown because of a labour dispute with its pilots.
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How much money do you need to retire in Canada, and what sources of income can you rely on to fund your retirement? Here’s how newcomers can make the most of their retirement planning options.
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Inflation’s down, a nuclear-powered Oracle rises, Empire and Dollarama thrive, and the S&P 500 welcomes new family members.
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Boeing's U.S. West Coast factory workers walked off the job early on Friday after 96 per cent voted in favour of a strike, halting production of the planemaker's strongest-selling jet as it wrestles with chronic output delays and mounting debt.
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If you want to make your travels a little more comfortable, airport lounge access is key. Here are the credit cards that offer it and how it works.
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These cards have no annual fee and still boast perks like cash back, travel insurance and more.
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The massive electric vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario should produce its first module this month as the project looks to hire another 200 employees before the end of the year.
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Air Canada is asking the federal government to be ready to intervene in its labour talks with its pilots as the time remaining before a potential shutdown runs short.
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To some, a simmering dispute between the United Auto Workers union and Stellantis isn't merely about reopening a distant factory in Illinois. To them, the standoff is a danger sign for all UAW workers.
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Canada is among the richest countries in the world but it isn’t as rich as it once was compared to peer countries like Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom — and the wealth gap between Canada and the U.S. has only grown wider, according to figures published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
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Job seekers were lined up out the door on Wednesday night at the WFCU Centre for a job fair. Hundreds of people met with employers, dropped off resumes and made the case for their skills. It comes as Windsor has Canada's highest unemployment rate: 9.2 per cent. But Windsor's mayor says the high unemployment rate is a "blip in time," with new infrastructure and jobs headed this way. CBC Windsor's Chris Ensing spoke with job seekers Alex Biru and Dana Lumsden.
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Economists expect interest rates to keep falling. So we asked four experts if now is the ideal time to get into the real estate market.
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Dozens of Canadian business associations across the country have signed a letter urging the Liberal government to prevent Air Canada pilots from striking by sending the labour dispute to binding arbitration.
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Financial advisors have different investing styles and fee structures. Here’s how to choose the right planner for your needs and goals.
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TD Bank was ordered by a U.S. regulator on Wednesday to pay nearly $28 million US for repeatedly sharing inaccurate, negative information about its customers with credit reporting agencies, potentially tarnishing customers' credit score.
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A Canadian court has cleared the reorganization plan of Red Lobster that will see the seafood chain exit bankruptcy, with its 27 restaurants across the country expected to stay open.
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The world sales rights to a Canadian feature film shot in Sudbury, Ont., have been sold on the heels of its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), but it also faces claims by two unions and many vendors that there are outstanding payment debts, nearly a year after production ended.
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A deal that was billed as Canada's largest-ever Indigenous equity ownership agreement has hit a snag.
TC Energy Corp. said Tuesday the $1-billion agreement, announced in July, that would see it sell a minority stake in its Western Canadian natural gas transmission network to a consortium of Indigenous communities has been delayed.
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Why private investments in Canada are booming right now and what you should know about them.
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It’s the third year in a row that StatsCan has recorded a decline in cattle numbers across the country. And while it's been a tight couple of years for producers — with some facing the prospect of getting out of the industry altogether — economists say there are signs that this could be the bottom of the curve before herds start to stabilize.
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There have been several high-profile labour disputes across Canada over the past year, from LCBO workers to rail employees to Air Canada pilots. CBC’s Shannon Martin explains what’s driving it — and what the future of the labour movement could look like.
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Apple's ubiquitous iPhone is about to break new ground with a shift into artificial intelligence that will do everything from smartening up Siri to creating customized emojis on the fly.
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Practical advice on how to build your retirement savings for employees at mid-career, the self-employed, single parents and more.
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Mark Carney is joining the Liberal Party of Canada to help develop the party's economic strategy. In a news release issued Monday, the party said Carney will chair a leader's task force on economic growth.
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Boomers admit they had it easier than others, but Gen Z gave themselves a C in paying off debt. Find out what else the generations are saying about their finances.
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Bare trust reporting requirements have gone through a few different iterations in recent years. Here’s where things stand for 2024 and future tax years.
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Whether you want the highest interest rate or no service fees, these savings accounts will meet your needs.
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The trend of the "financialized landlord" allows outside investors to share in the profit of rental housing. Some tenants and housing experts believe this model is leading to higher rents across Canada, as the pressure to increase shareholder value becomes the top priority.
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